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College Mixte Le Bon Berger by Architecture for Humanity

Montrouis, Haiti

By Jenna M. McKnight
College Mixte Le Bon Berger by Architecture for Humanity
The two-story building contains eight classrooms.
 
Photo © Aric Mei
College Mixte Le Bon Berger by Architecture for Humanity
Providing natural ventilation is a key aspect of the design.
 
Photo © Aric Mei
College Mixte Le Bon Berger by Architecture for Humanity
A steel truss supports the corrugated-metal roof.
 
Photo © Aric Mei
College Mixte Le Bon Berger by Architecture for Humanity
Decorative metal screens cover the doors and windows.
 
Photo © Aric Mei
College Mixte Le Bon Berger by Architecture for Humanity
Local artisans made the screens.
 
Photo © Aric Mei
College Mixte Le Bon Berger by Architecture for Humanity
Students at College Mixte Le Bon Berger.
 
Photo © Aric Mei
College Mixte Le Bon Berger by Architecture for Humanity
College Mixte Le Bon Berger by Architecture for Humanity
College Mixte Le Bon Berger by Architecture for Humanity
College Mixte Le Bon Berger by Architecture for Humanity
College Mixte Le Bon Berger by Architecture for Humanity
College Mixte Le Bon Berger by Architecture for Humanity
March 16, 2012

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Architecture for Humanity

Situated on Haiti’s west coast in the town of Montrouis, the College Mixte Le Bon Berger was forced to demolish its two preexisting, structurally unsound buildings following the 2010 earthquake. AFH recently completed the first phase of a reconstruction project for the 400-student private school. A new rectangular, two-story building contains eight classrooms, with decorative window and door screens fabricated by local metalworkers. To enliven the building, a steel-truss system extending beyond the exterior walls was recently painted a rainbow of colors. Plans for the project’s second phase are under way.

ARCHITECT: Architecture for Humanity.

BUDGET: $306,000.

CONTEXT: Primary school’s two buildings were razed due to structural instability resulting from poor construction and earthquake damage. Students travel up to 9 miles round-trip by foot to attend classes here.

KEYWORDS: Haiti

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Jenna M. McKnight is an award-winning journalist and RECORD's former news editor. She has held senior positions at print and online publications and writes regularly about architecture and design.

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