Last week, the extensive flooring work in the classrooms of the school building continued to take up a lot of time. Once the herringbone pattern had been laid, fine sand was applied, spread and compacted several times. The repeated trickling into the joints creates a stable bond between the fired clay tiles - without any mortar. The result is a durable, solid floor that cannot shift and provides the school building with a low-maintenance foundation for years to come.
The roof was also completely covered. Mint green was chosen as the colour - a conscious decision to minimise the heating of the roof in the sun. Surrounded by lush green trees, the roof blends harmoniously into the landscape, while the contrast with the red-brown clay bricks creates an appealing combination. A nice detail: a tree standing close to the building has been integrated into the roof structure - a sustainable and practical element that provides additional shade.
The façade design is also taking shape. Diagonal window struts made of eucalyptus were used, with the bark carefully sanded down to prevent termite infestation. In addition, vertical teak battens were installed along the edge of the roof - consisting of residual wood of different thicknesses and colour nuances. The window struts were placed horizontally and vertically to give the façade a playful dynamic.
Outside, seating was also created by integrating benches between the pillars of the classrooms. At the same time, work began on a permanently sealed floor surface under the canopy to improve the quality of the corridor as well. This also ensures that pupils can leave their shoes dry, especially during the rainy season, without muddy patches forming.
We are now entering the final spurt of the school construction project and are already looking forward to the final pictures and Kai's final report before we can welcome him back to the office soon.
