The fourth week of school construction in Thailand was also characterised by decisive progress: The focus was on the roof, walls and floors - and with the completion of this work, the shell of the building is now officially finished. Naturally, this was celebrated! The team and local workers came together at the topping-out ceremony to honour this milestone. A welcome break before moving on to the next stage: interior work.
The walls are fully raised and plastered in three layers. Two coarse layers of clay, sand, water and rice husks form the base. The final, finer layer is mixed with tapioca, a local product from Thailand, which provides a smooth finish. At the same time, the roof construction is completed - low-maintenance corrugated metal offers a cost-effective solution. Positioned above the walls, the roof promotes natural air circulation and ensures a pleasant indoor climate.
The interior is also a step forward: storage compartments in the walls create functional and visual connections, while playful visual axes between the classrooms create an open, lively atmosphere. Thai classrooms are often designed to be communicative and open, but still offer places of retreat for quieter moments with seating on the school grounds.
The filter brickwork in the centre classrooms is a design highlight - it brings more light into the interior and creates an atmospheric connection to the outside. While the outer rooms already have an additional window, this element opens up the space even more.
Work on the floor began at the same time: Burnt clay bricks are laid in a herringbone pattern. An elaborate process that requires a great deal of craftsmanship.
