TYIN Tegnestue Architects
TYIN tegnestue Architects is an architecture firm that centres on a philosophy of an architecture of necessity. It has mainly completed work in the humanitarian field abroad, but the core thinking lies in the adaption of situations. TYIN’s key aspect of an "architecture of necessity" is about decisions that have real consequences for real people now, but also in the future and the involvement with the local people in a project ensures that there is a connection with culture, philosophy and vision of the people. Soe Ker Tie House TYIN travelled to a small village on the Thai-Burmese border in Thailand in 2008, following a meeting with Ola Jorgen Edna to design a project in Noh Bo. Edna, who was originally from Levanger Norway and currently resides in Thailand, opened an orphanage in Noh Bo in 2006 for Karen refugee children. The orphanage housed around 24 children but needed to expand to accommodate around 50 children. The intention was to facilitate each and every child with th ...
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