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All five floors and every outer wall are up

Twenty homes that will keep the Mandir self-reliant

On the Mandir’s own land, twenty flats are rising. They will be let, never sold, and their rent will pay for the Mandir’s daily running, upkeep and seva, so it leans less on appeals and can do more for those in need.

3D model of the finished flats at golden hour, windows lit, behind their woven screens

Our 3D model, built from the architect’s drawings, as the finished building will look at golden hour.

flats, for rent only
20flats, for rent only
floors, with a lift
5floors, with a lift
en-suite bedrooms in every flat
2en-suite bedrooms in every flat
metres, the footprint
32 × 15.3metres, the footprint

Executive summary

Executive summary

The 20 Flats Construction Project is an initiative led by the Hindu Union Mwanza to create a sustainable source of income for supporting the operational and maintenance expenses of our temple. This project aims to construct a residential building comprising 20 flats on temple-owned land, with the primary goal of providing long-term financial stability for the temple’s activities, upkeep, and community service programs.

The proposed residential complex will consist of 20 high-quality flats designed to meet modern living standards. Located within the compound of the temple, the flats will provide convenient housing for tenants who wish to reside near the temple, while also generating a steady income through rental or lease arrangements. All the flats will be for rental only, no one will be sold to any person.

Tenants will benefit from the central city location, which offers easy access to businesses, shopping centers, schools, and hospitals. They will enjoy a serene and spiritually uplifting environment, along with access to sports facilities within the complex. Additionally, the temple provides kitchen services, making it convenient for bachelors who won’t need to worry about meal preparation.

Construction

Build it, stage by stage

Drag the slider to raise the building from the bare hillside to the finished flats. The pin marks where construction stands today; each stage built so far has its photograph from the site.

Construction is progressing well with the grace of God and with the support of all the donors.

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3D model · stage 7 of 9
Today

Built

Four more floors and the outer walls

All five floors, the roof and every outer wall are up.

Why we are building it

Objectives

Financial Sustainability
Generate consistent revenue to cover temple expenses, such as daily operations, maintenance, utilities, and community events.
Community Engagement
Strengthen the connection between the temple and the community by providing housing that encourages active participation in temple events and services.
Social Responsibility
Offer safe, affordable, and accessible housing to community members and supporters, enhancing the overall welfare of the community.

Benefits

Sustainable Funding
Revenue from the residential flats will provide a steady and reliable income stream, reducing reliance on donations and enabling long-term financial planning.
Community Development
By creating housing close to the temple, we foster a supportive, engaged community, enhancing participation in cultural, spiritual, and social activities.
Enhanced Temple Services
Financial stability allows us to expand and improve temple services, such as educational programs, cultural events, welfare services and support initiatives for those in need.

The 20 Flats Construction Project represents a forward-thinking approach to sustaining our temple’s financial health while also providing value to the community. By investing in this project, we are not only ensuring the temple’s ability to serve future generations but also enriching the lives of those who call our community home.

The design

Walk round it

Woven screens of white rods and bronze boards shade the balconies on three sides and climb the stair tower over the entrance. Every flat has a balcony along its living room.
  • Balconies on every floor, 1.5 m deep at the front
  • A central balcony over the entrance, 4.1 m deep
  • Stair and lift in the middle, under the tower
  • The entrance porch, 5.6 m wide, under the WELCOME canopy
The finished building, by day

Floor by floor

Open any floor

Every floor holds four flats round the stair and lift: a corner flat at each end and a middle flat either side of the core, wrapping behind it. Choose a floor, then a kind of flat.
3D cutaway of the ground floor: corner flats in gold, middle flats in red, the stair and lift in grey3D cutaway of the first floor: corner flats in gold, middle flats in red, the stair and lift in grey3D cutaway of the second floor: corner flats in gold, middle flats in red, the stair and lift in grey3D cutaway of the third floor: corner flats in gold, middle flats in red, the stair and lift in grey3D cutaway of the fourth floor: corner flats in gold, middle flats in red, the stair and lift in greySecond floor, cut open

Four flats on every floor

At each end of the building, two on every floor.

173.24m² gross on the second floor, balcony included

Rooms in a corner flat
Lounge and dining43.12 m²
Kitchen10.5 m²
Bedroom one18.68 m²
Bedroom two18.68 m²
Bathrooms, three of about4.5 m² each
Corridor8.68 m²

Room sizes from the architect’s floor plans.

See inside a corner flat

The walk-through

Through the front door

Up the steps under the canopy, past the lift and stairs, along the terrace and into a flat: the lounge, the dining table, the kitchen and the corridor to the bedrooms. The architect’s animation, 53 seconds.

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Inside a home

Choose a room

Every flat is let fully furnished: two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, a washroom, a kitchen and a lounge with the dining table.

Stay Safe in the Centre of the Town

Staying in a Divine Environment is a blessing by itself. Get a fully furnished house for your family. Living in the heart of the city is good for your heart.

Architect’s interior renders. Finishes and furniture may differ in the finished flats.

On the plan

Where it stands

In the south-west corner of the Mandir compound, beside the volleyball ground and below the hillside, with the car park and the entrances from the access road to the north.

The architect’s floor plans

Tap a plan to read it full screen.

As designed

The architect’s renders

From the site, on film

  • The building, as designed

    The architect's walk-through.

  • Construction update, 9 August 2025

  • Foundation complete

    Brickwork beginning on the ground floor.

  • Bhoomi Pooja, 10 May 2024

    Griha Pravesh and Vastu Shanti pooja.

  • The foundation, before the pour

    Filmed on the day of the Bhoomi Pooja.

More on our YouTube channel →

The construction committee

Who is building it

The project is led by a dedicated construction committee, and involves collaboration with reputable contractors, architects, and planners to ensure high-quality construction and adherence to local regulations.

Hindu Union Mwanza — Trustees

Acknowledgments. This project is made possible through the generous support and encouragement of our Trustees, Hindu Union Mwanza Management Committee and community members, who have contributed their time, resources, and goodwill.

Members of the management and construction committees on site at night
The first meeting of the management committee with the construction committee, on site.

Help finish it

Your support helps us continue our mission of providing secured, cost effective and divine stay in the city center and create community sustainability.

The frame is up. Every gift now goes into the finishes and the screens. Give online with mobile money or a card, or by bank transfer from anywhere in the world. Hindu Union Mwanza is grateful to all the donors who are supporting this project.

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Interested in renting?

The flats are for rent only. Write to 20flats@humwanza.or.tz or call the construction committee.

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