Children's House

Concept

This project embodies a harmonious duality, weaving together elements of culture and nature to create a healing sanctuary for children battling malnutrition. Rooted in the fusion of these two realms, the design seamlessly integrates into its surroundings, symbolizing the interconnectedness of healing and environment. With a focus on these principles, the structure reflects both the resilience of the human spirit and the nurturing embrace of nature.

Construction

Utilizing wood and earth concrete construction systems, the project marries traditional craftsmanship with modern sustainability practices. The assembly process emphasizes precision and efficiency, embodying the delicate balance between strength and flexibility. With this duality, the project aspires to provide a transformative space that not only heals the body but also nourishes the soul, fostering a sense of wholeness and well-being for children and their families.

Site Strategy

The area with a lot of trees to the east of the land was deemed suitable for children who had undergone a recovery process. In order to provide suitable climatic conditions and to determine private-public spaces, the recreation area was first defined. While creating a warm environment around a tree, the healing aura of nature was influential in this placement decision.

The coming together of the masses aims to create two inner streets inside and to bring the east-west cool wind into the building. The roof in the recreation area is kept open for natural air conditioning.

Programme

• Playing Area
• Recreational Area
• Administration / Meeting Area
• Hospitality
• Storage

Construction System

• Corrugated Sheet Metal
• Wood Plank 2×20 cm
• Wooden Beam 5×8 cm
• Movable Rotating Wall
• Local Trunk (×2) 10×15 cm
• Rammed Earth Wall
• Concrete Slab 20 cm

Result

Competition: International Architecture Competition Place: Top 50