Senegal School Competition

AWB submitted a proposal to a design competition for a school in Marsassoum, Senegal. The design was driven by the context, the local materials available, and the goal of providing the volunteer builders with construction techniques that can be adapted elsewhere in the area. Bamboo reeds cover the building facade and invite gentle sunlight inside without overheating or exposing the students to harsh UV-light. The main classroom building faces south with a bamboo sunscreen that wraps around the second floor. The second floor extends slightly further out than the first floor which offers shade and rain protection to the entry of the classrooms below. The roof slopes in one direction to help with the water collection system through gutters.