Oasis is a Latin American cultural community center. Located in the middle of a loud, metropolitan area, it brings comfort and familiarity to the community. The name itself, Oasis, is a cognate, metaphorically bridging the gap between the two cultures. Drawing inspiration from the Escuela Pias in Madrid, Spain and it’s parasitic refurbishment, Oasis is a building that sits tucked away from the busy Walworth Road and Elephant & Castle junction while still in central proximity to the community. The project is comprised of six areas to provide a space full of qualities and explore media that make up the Latin American culture through literature, music, games, art, dance, and film.

The space is decorated with tropical plants that, while not necessarily native to Central or South America, are ones that are commonly found to contribute to the overall aesthetic and environment of the spaces. The structure of the building is designed simply in form to allow the naturally beautiful qualities of the tropical foliage the spotlight