ALZHRA PRIMARY SCHOOL
2025
CATEGORY
Educational
AREA
3000 m2
LOCATION
Tirat Hacarmel
STAGE
Riba Stage 2 Concept Design
AWARDS
1st Prize
Competition
Alzhra Primary School is a sophisticated educational facility designed as a cohesive and inspiring learning hub. The architectural concept revolves around strategic "carvings" into a monolithic volume to create intuitive access points, common areas, and expansive terraces. This approach ensures a seamless transition between interior classrooms and outdoor social spaces, fostering a vibrant environment where students engage with both their curriculum and the natural landscape through a series of interconnected voids.
Technically, the project prioritizes environmental performance through a specialized façade. A rhythmic system of horizontal louvers provides advanced solar protection, regulating natural light while maintaining high thermal efficiency. The program is organized across three levels, featuring multifunctional "free learning" zones and a central auditorium for collaborative education. Textured materials create a durable aesthetic that balances solid mass with light-filled areas optimized for child development. By integrating sustainable strategies with inclusive layouts, Alzhra transforms institutional buildings into inspiring destinations that empower future generations and support the region’s long-term social fabric.

















