WINNER:
Simple Architecture
With the Project:
Classrooms for New Day Migrant Learning Center
The New Day Learning Center supports Burmese migrants and refugees in Mae Sot, Thailand. Since the 2021 military coup in Myanmar, student numbers have increased by 50%, leading to overcrowded classrooms and inadequate facilities. To address this, the Stiftung Deutscher Architekten funded the construction of four new classrooms for 25 students each. The project involved students, teachers, and local workers in the building process, fostering community engagement and skills development. Built in just six weeks using sustainable materials like earth, bamboo, and recycled wood, the classrooms cover a total of 140 m². The €14,000 project not only improves education but also supports long-term, sustainable growth in the region.
