Secondary School in Chuquibambilla, Peru by Paulo Afonso, Marta

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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

Secondary School in Chuquibambilla, Peru by Paulo Afonso, Marta Maccaglia + Borja Bosch, Ignacio Bosch

February 23rd, 2017 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: Marta Maccaglia + Paulo Afonso

The bilingual secondary school located in the native Nomatsiguenga community of Chuquibambilla, aims to provide adequate study conditions for the local youth, as well as provide a place for meeting and for community development.

The school consists of three modules arranged around a central courtyard, the epicentre of the project. In addition to classrooms, the program includes an administrative area and teacher’s room, a multipurpose room, a computer room, and large open and covered spaces, suitable for educational and leisure activities.

Image Courtesy © Marta Maccaglia + Paulo afonso

Architects: Paulo Afonso, Marta Maccaglia + Borja Bosch, Ignacio Bosch
Project: Secondary School
Location: Chuquibambilla, Peru
Photography: Marta Maccaglia + Paulo afonso

Image Courtesy © Marta Maccaglia + Paulo afonso

The program also incorporates a student residence, which walls off the patio. It has a unique appearance that is more playful and similar to housing.

The construction combines vernacular and modern materials, and introduces new construction systems with local resources. Including local workers facilitated the exchange of knowledge through hands-on experience and enhanced the sense of ownership the residents felt for the building.

Image Courtesy © Marta Maccaglia + Paulo afonso

Contact Paulo Afonso, Marta Maccaglia + Borja Bosch, Ignacio Bosch

Tags: Chuquibambilla, Peru

Categories: Elementary School, School, Social Centre

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