As part of the Yangambi Engagement Landscape (YEL) program, CIFOR has entrusted the rehabilitation of Yangambi's central market to the STAR2 consortium, comprising R&SD (leader) and Statera sàrl. The market is located in Beach, on the banks of the Congo and Bosambila rivers.
The project is funded by the European Union and the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
It is part of YEL's drive to strengthen local infrastructures while improving living conditions for local populations.
The market, which was in an advanced state of disrepair, no longer met safety, hygiene and functional requirements. Rehabilitation of the market became a necessity in order to :
- Restore a safe and healthy commercial space,
- Stimulate local economic activity,
- And create a framework conducive to community resilience.
The architecture of the central hall, designed by R&SD with support from Aerts (consulting engineers) for stability studies, was conceived to meet the site's technical and environmental challenges..
Work currently underway includes:
- A total surface area of almost 2,700 m²,
- Raising the ground level to protect the structure against flooding from the Congo River,
- Integrating sustainable materials and fittings, adapted to local uses.
Due to the phased nature of the financing, the project is being carried out in successive phases, depending on the availability of resources mobilized by the partners.
This project illustrates R&SD and Statera's commitment to implementing concrete, sustainable solutions for local development in the Yangambi landscape.
3D rendering and exploded view illustrating the layout of stalls allocated to market vendors.
Cross-section of the market, with a roof designed to optimize natural ventilation.
3D view of phase 1 of the Yangambi market, an elevated, ventilated, modular structure resting on buried columns to stabilize the structure on weak soil and resist flooding.