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RIBA International Prize crowns Children Village by Aleph Zero + Rosenbaum world’s best new building

By Alexander Walter|

Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018

Children Village by Aleph Zero + Rosenbaum © Cristobal Palma

The wait is over, and the result is in: the RIBA International Prize for the world’s best new building goes to a boarding school complex for disadvantaged children in northern Brazil. The project called "Children Village" was designed by young Brazilian architects Aleph Zero, in collaboration with Rosenbaum, and emerged successfully from a shortlist of four outstanding buildings. (Don't miss Archinect's latest interview with Aleph Zero co-founders Gustavo Utrabo and Pedro Duschenes.)

This is the second edition of the RIBA International Prize which recognizes design excellence and architectural ambition with a special focus on meaningful social impact. This edition's grand jury comprised Kazuyo Sejima (SANAA), Joshua Bolchover (Rural Urban Framework), Gloria Cabral (Gabinete de Arquitectura), Peter Clegg (Feilden Clegg Bradley Studio), and was chaired by DS+R founding partner, Elizabeth Diller.

© Leonardo Finotti

"Children Village provides boarding accommodation for 540 children aged 13 to 18 attending the Canuanã School," explains the project description. "Pupils come from remote areas of the country, some travelling many hours by boat. Funded by the Bradesco Foundation, Children Village is one of forty schools run by the foundation providing education for children in rural communities across Brazil."

© Cristobal Palma

"The architects, Gustavo Utrabo and Petro Duschenes from Aleph Zero, designed Children Village in collaboration with Marcelo Rosenbaum and Adriana Benguela from architecture and design studio, Rosenbaum."

© Cristobal Palma

"Central to their vision for the project was the idea of architecture as a tool for social transformation. The architects worked closely with the children to identity their needs and desires for their school. They wanted to create an environment that could be a home away from home, where children could develop a strong sense of both individuality and belonging. Replacing dormitories for 40 students, the new design provides rooms for six children in a more intimate environment. As well as private spaces, public spaces were designed to give ample space for pupils to study, play and relax."

© Leonardo Finotti

"Covering an area of almost 25,000 m2, Children Village is organised into two identical complexes: one for girls and one for boys. Residences are centered around three large, open and well-shaded courtyards at ground level, where the dormitory accommodation is located. On the first floor, there are a number of flexible communal spaces, ranging from reading spaces and television rooms, to balconies and hammocks, where the children can relax and play."

© Leonardo Finotti

"The tropical climate, with summertime temperature in the mid-40 degrees, was one of the major challenges cleverly addressed by the architects. The large canopy roof, the structure of which is made up of cross-laminated timber beams and columns, provides shading. The overhanging canopy design has created an intermediary space, between inside and out, giving the effect of a large veranda overlooking the surrounding landscape and creating a comfortable environment with no need for air conditioning."

© Leonardo Finotti

"Combining a contemporary aesthetic with traditional techniques, Children Village has been described by the judges as ‘reinventing Brazilian vernacular’. The building is constructed with local resources and based on local techniques. Earth blocks handmade on site were used to construct the walls and latticework, chosen for their thermal, technical and aesthetic properties. As well as being cost effective and environmentally sustainable, this approach creates a building with strong connections to its surroundings and with the community that it serves."

© Cristobal Palma

The 2018 RIBA International Prize shortlist also included Central European University (Phase 1) in Budapest by O’Donnell + Tuomey; Toho Gakuen School of Music in Tokyo by Nikken Sekkei; and Il Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) in Milan by Boeri Studio.

The inaugural RIBA International Prize in 2016 went to another educational facility in South America, the UTEC (Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología) building in Lima, Peru designed by Irish architects Grafton Architects.

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RIBA International Prize crowns Children Village by Aleph Zero + Rosenbaum world’s best new building

By Alexander Walter|

Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018

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Children Village by Aleph Zero + Rosenbaum © Cristobal Palma

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Aleph Zero
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The wait is over, and the result is in: the RIBA International Prize for the world’s best new building goes to a boarding school complex for disadvantaged children in northern Brazil. The project called "Children Village" was designed by young Brazilian architects Aleph Zero, in collaboration with Rosenbaum, and emerged successfully from a shortlist of four outstanding buildings. (Don't miss Archinect's latest interview with Aleph Zero co-founders Gustavo Utrabo and Pedro Duschenes.)

This is the second edition of the RIBA International Prize which recognizes design excellence and architectural ambition with a special focus on meaningful social impact. This edition's grand jury comprised Kazuyo Sejima (SANAA), Joshua Bolchover (Rural Urban Framework), Gloria Cabral (Gabinete de Arquitectura), Peter Clegg (Feilden Clegg Bradley Studio), and was chaired by DS+R founding partner, Elizabeth Diller.

© Leonardo Finotti

"Children Village provides boarding accommodation for 540 children aged 13 to 18 attending the Canuanã School," explains the project description. "Pupils come from remote areas of the country, some travelling many hours by boat. Funded by the Bradesco Foundation, Children Village is one of forty schools run by the foundation providing education for children in rural communities across Brazil."

© Cristobal Palma

"The architects, Gustavo Utrabo and Petro Duschenes from Aleph Zero, designed Children Village in collaboration with Marcelo Rosenbaum and Adriana Benguela from architecture and design studio, Rosenbaum."

© Cristobal Palma

"Central to their vision for the project was the idea of architecture as a tool for social transformation. The architects worked closely with the children to identity their needs and desires for their school. They wanted to create an environment that could be a home away from home, where children could develop a strong sense of both individuality and belonging. Replacing dormitories for 40 students, the new design provides rooms for six children in a more intimate environment. As well as private spaces, public spaces were designed to give ample space for pupils to study, play and relax."

© Leonardo Finotti

"Covering an area of almost 25,000 m2, Children Village is organised into two identical complexes: one for girls and one for boys. Residences are centered around three large, open and well-shaded courtyards at ground level, where the dormitory accommodation is located. On the first floor, there are a number of flexible communal spaces, ranging from reading spaces and television rooms, to balconies and hammocks, where the children can relax and play."

© Leonardo Finotti

"The tropical climate, with summertime temperature in the mid-40 degrees, was one of the major challenges cleverly addressed by the architects. The large canopy roof, the structure of which is made up of cross-laminated timber beams and columns, provides shading. The overhanging canopy design has created an intermediary space, between inside and out, giving the effect of a large veranda overlooking the surrounding landscape and creating a comfortable environment with no need for air conditioning."

© Leonardo Finotti

"Combining a contemporary aesthetic with traditional techniques, Children Village has been described by the judges as ‘reinventing Brazilian vernacular’. The building is constructed with local resources and based on local techniques. Earth blocks handmade on site were used to construct the walls and latticework, chosen for their thermal, technical and aesthetic properties. As well as being cost effective and environmentally sustainable, this approach creates a building with strong connections to its surroundings and with the community that it serves."

© Cristobal Palma

The 2018 RIBA International Prize shortlist also included Central European University (Phase 1) in Budapest by O’Donnell + Tuomey; Toho Gakuen School of Music in Tokyo by Nikken Sekkei; and Il Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) in Milan by Boeri Studio.

The inaugural RIBA International Prize in 2016 went to another educational facility in South America, the UTEC (Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología) building in Lima, Peru designed by Irish architects Grafton Architects.

RELATED NEWS A deeper look at RIBA's 2018 international shortlist building Children Village by Rosenbaum + Aleph Zero
RELATED NEWS The intricate details of Central European University impress on RIBA's 2018 international shortlist
RELATED NEWS Stefano Boeri's Vertical Forest dazzles as it stands on RIBA's 2018 international shortlist
RELATED NEWS Nikken Sekkei's Toho Gakuen School of Music shines as it's placed on RIBA's 2018 international shortlist
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