The Mangrove Cafe
Winner
Excellent Architecture
Interior Architecture
Details
The Mangrove Café represents a pioneering approach to school design, integrating sustainability, well-being, and community engagement into a unified experience across multiple schools. This large, often underutilised space transforms traditional cafeterias into serene, eco-friendly areas, promoting healthier food choices and greater family involvement. Scaling this model across schools reduces traffic impact, boosts environmental education, and strengthens connections between students, staff, and parents. It sets a new benchmark for educational spaces with its appealing and sustainable design.
The Jury‘s Statement
The design concept “The Mangrove Cafe” integrates sustainability and a sense of community into everyday school life. It creates a modern and friendly environment that focuses on well-being and promotes healthy eating habits and family involvement.
