Perambalur, Trichy, Tamil Nadu
House of Hope
The House of Hope is an orphanage expanding through a pro bono school project dedicated to Dalit children affected by HIV/AIDS.
Perambalur, Trichy, Tamil Nadu
Programme: School, Gathering Spaces
Surface: 300m² (3,200ft²)
A School Between Trees: The design densifies the site while preserving existing trees, creating a school that lives in harmony with nature, enhancing concentration, well-being, and connection to the natural world for children.
Fostering Hope through Education and Care for Dalit Children: The House of Hope is an orphanage expanding through a pro bono school project dedicated to Dalit children affected by HIV/AIDS. Children with HIV are excluded from their communities, and architecture plays a role in changing that. This initiative offers more than just education: it creates a safe, nurturing environment that promotes health, dignity, and social inclusion for one of the most marginalised communities.
Architecture as a Tool for Integration: Dignified, beautiful architecture as a powerful tool for social change, dissolving social barriers and bringing together children, families, and the wider community.
Current Phase: Under construction
Estimated Budget: €167,000 (₹1.5 Crore), Fully Funded
Modular Design for Sustainable Growth: The building is based on a modular brick system unifying floor, wall, and roof into a vaulted structure, allowing future expansion aligned with available funding, ensuring architectural quality while remaining flexible, adaptable, and sustainable over time.
