Another traditional Moroccan house, but used for an entirely different purpose. This house is used to provide physiotherapy for children with physical and mental handicaps. The ground floor is the treatment and physio space, with over 100 children regularly attending the centre. The upper rooms are for training purposes. As the center seeks to train its staff to care for the children, by bringing in experts from other countries. Because of the nature of the house design, this center is about protection, community and inclusion.
During the time I was in Morocco, the center was closed. This was due to the current religious climate within the country and the association felt they needed to take time aside. I was all the more keen to photograph a building that had a clearly defined and needed purpose, while the building, I hope temporarily, was prevented from fulfilling that. Was it possible to show evidence of human activity and highlight the need for greater tolerance?
Another traditional Moroccan house, but used for an entirely different purpose. This house is used to provide physiotherapy for children with physical and mental handicaps. The ground floor is the treatment and physio space, with over 100 children regularly attending the centre. The upper rooms are for training purposes. As the center seeks to train its staff to care for the children, by bringing in experts from other countries. Because of the nature of the house design, this center is about protection, community and inclusion. 
During the time I was in Morocco, the center was closed. This was due to the current religious climate within the country and the association felt they needed to take time aside. I was all the more keen to photograph a building that had a clearly defined and needed purpose, while the building, I hope temporarily, was prevented from fulfilling that. Was it possible to show evidence of human activity and highlight the need for greater tolerance?
No comments:
Post a Comment