Team RHI’s Custom Container Conversions

The Cipla Foundation commissioned RHI to design two tents for each COVID-19 vaccination station. One covered the entrance and registration area. The second provided a more enclosed space for the required 15-minute waiting period.

The brief was to design a functional cover as well as creating an aesthetically pleasing look. Our design team came up with a catenary edged tent creating height variation to accentuate its organic form.

People gathered beside a container entrance beneath a white stretch tent canopy
Custom Stretch canopy covering chairs between a container facility and an ambulance

This was to break the stark contrast of re-purposed containers which are easy to transport to remote areas. Our grey fabric was chosen to maintain a clinical look, yet also soften the stark medical white. COVID-19 vaccinations have barely started locally, and remote areas in Africa pose a large challenge. Team RHI has expedited the manufacture of these units, with many complete units already installed, with more to come. Team RHI has focused these efforts to assist in the rolling out of these units all across Southern Africa.

RHI are proud to form part of this critical initiative that is bringing vaccination stations closer to people in outlying areas.

RHI team beside a converted vaccination container with a custom stretch tent canopy and one side lowered
Trialling the prototype with David Grier of the Cipla Foundation

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