In the heart of Accra’s Osu district, DeRoche Projects has unveiled Ghana’s first precast rammed earth development—the Backyard Community Club—a vibrant hub that blends sport, sustainability, and community. Centered on a clay tennis court, the space doubles as a training ground for young athletes and a gathering place for locals.
Unlike traditional rammed earth, the pioneering precast rammed earth panels allow for faster, eco-friendly construction suited to Ghana’s climate. The club’s design emphasizes natural ventilation and daylight, ensuring the building’s eco-friendliness.
Beyond sport, the project includes a lush 230-square-meter garden cultivating local produce and medicinal plants, reinforcing lessons in nourishment and environmental care. By prioritizing local materials and passive climate control, the club provides a dynamic blueprint for future, community-focused sustainable architecture.