Elementary School / Kaira Looro Competition
2023
Village of Boussoura, Senegal
Competition
2023
Village of Boussoura, Senegal
Competition
Education is essential for children in Senegal to improve their lives and escape poverty. The solution lies in our surroundings: the hexagon, which is a natural shape, can offer multiple advantages. Its geometry maximizes space, using a 60-degree triangular grid, also it transforms to meet school needs, creating spaces for vegetation, outdoor activities, and socialization. The roof’s wooden beams follow the triangular grid, showcasing an exposed structure inside.
The school is divided into three areas for better functionality: an administrative zone, the growth area of six classrooms, and an exchange area with a courtyard for outdoor activities.
Locally available materials like timber, bamboo, stone, and sand encourage residents to utilize natural resources. These materials are chosen for ease of construction, with a grid system simplifying the building process and allowing prefabrication. This modular system supports self-construction, enabling the project to expand as the village grows and be replicated elsewhere in Senegal.
The school is divided into three areas for better functionality: an administrative zone, the growth area of six classrooms, and an exchange area with a courtyard for outdoor activities.
Locally available materials like timber, bamboo, stone, and sand encourage residents to utilize natural resources. These materials are chosen for ease of construction, with a grid system simplifying the building process and allowing prefabrication. This modular system supports self-construction, enabling the project to expand as the village grows and be replicated elsewhere in Senegal.
Team:Veronika Kudriashova, Alexander Garduño, Asma Hamzaoui, Najat Ait Amer