Daria Telegina
student
Ural State University of Architecture and Art
Russian Federation
Architecture
The idea of this project is to create a comfortable learning environment for the local children of Kashitu village, who will be able to attend secondary school… more
Esmaeil GHASEMZADEH
advisor
Islamic Republic of Iran
My architecture begins in silence — in listening to the ground before drawing a line.I do not seek… more
The “Comprehensive School in Kashitu” reflects a sensitive approach to scale, climate, and cultural identity. The low-rise layout blends with the rural landscape and supports a student-centered environment. Classrooms are well-oriented for cross-ventilation and natural light, while deep overhangs and shaded circulation paths reduce solar gain and encourage passive cooling. However, transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces feel underdeveloped—thresholds lack spatial drama or material variation. With more emphasis on rhythm, light modulation, and section, these spaces could evolve from purely functional to emotionally resonant.Material use aligns with sustainability goals but could more clearly celebrate regional identity. Stabilized earth blocks (ICEB) and timber are logical choices, but the design would benefit from expressing these materials tectonically—revealing texture, structural logic, and local craftsmanship. Roof structures, though efficient, could be reimagined to reference vernacular forms or enable water harvesting visibly, reinforcing the project's climatic intelligence.
To deepen environmental performance, integrate clerestory vents and passive stack ventilation strategies. Consider modular shading systems or porous façades (e.g., perforated block walls) that balance airflow and filtered light. Reinforce spatial hierarchy by differentiating academic, communal, and transitional zones through material thresholds, elevation changes, or acoustic treatments. Extend shaded learning alcoves outside classrooms to foster outdoor pedagogy.Celebrate local identity through construction techniques: allow earth block bonds, carved timber, or woven bamboo screens to structure space and enrich the sensory experience. Introduce subtle ornamentation derived from cultural motifs or site memory—through wall patterns, brick rhythms, or ground textures. Add sectional drawings highlighting light movement, air flow, and user paths to enhance the submission’s architectural narrative.
20.11.2025