If you were to take the name “Wall of Knowledge” literally, what would you do?
Forming the gateway to a school organized around a large exterior courtyard, these ginormous frames along with the inset rusted-metal fence make for one powerful gateway. Step a bit closer, and it gets cooler as you can see that the holes in the fence are made of punched-out letters. With its boldness, the texture of the stone, and richness of the rusty metal, the ensemble presents a memorable face to the world.
Beyond the gateway, the exterior of the school holds no more great surprises and is pretty banal by comparison (though it is organized nicely around the courtyard and other open spaces). That said, there are some nice moments of surprise within, with pops of colour or writing, and some especially nice use of light and shadow.
A great entry to bring forth excitement as you enter the hallowed halls of learning.
The Wall of Knowledge Middle School by Tarik Zoubdi Architect and Mounir Benchekroun Architect
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