This one story building of approximately 400 m2, home to orphaned or abandoned children, is composed of two concrete slabs, a raised floor and a walkable roof. Between them, five coloured boxes are dispersed, positioned according to prevailing winds, while the free space in between becomes the common area. Two of these boxes lie to the north, comprising kitchen, the guardian’s room and storage, while the other three contain dormitories and bathrooms for 15 children. Other bright-coloured small volumes emerge from the roof as skylights and chimneys for ventilation, completing the overall look of a construction toy. A little stair allows the access to the roof and the building is enveloped by a bamboo curtain.

Source: Aga Khan Trust for Culture