Stefan Stanković

advisor

GAF - University of Niš - Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture

Serbian

To create sustainable space for a future generation more

Clear Masterplanning & Spatial Logic
The fragmentation of building volumes around a central courtyard demonstrates a strong understanding of spatial connectivity, community interaction, and climatic responsiveness. The central multifunctional center acts not just as an organizing anchor but as a cultural and social heart.
Sustainable & Contextual Approach
• Excellent integration of passive cooling, rainwater harvesting, and daylighting strategies.
• Thoughtful use of vernacular materials (earth bricks, bamboo, straw, textiles) ensures not only sustainability but deep cultural resonance.
• Elevated footings and sloped roofs address local climatic challenges like seasonal flooding.
Community Integration
Emphasizing local participation in construction and use of familiar materials strengthens ownership, resilience, and local identity. This participatory approach is a critical asset to long-term success.
Balanced Program Distribution
Organizing the site into five functional zones ensures clarity of circulation and program relationships. Housing, education, recreation, and workshops are thoughtfully positioned and scaled.
This project is a richly layered, socially sensitive, and environmentally responsible proposal. It gracefully balances tradition and innovation, education and community, form and function.
With additional focus on user narratives, environmental systems, and technical storytelling, this project could easily serve as a benchmark for sustainable educational design in rural Sub-Saharan Africa.

Human-Scale Representation
Include more visuals showing people interacting with the space—students, teachers, community members. This adds emotional depth and emphasizes how the architecture supports daily life.
Interior & Environmental Details
Render or diagram typical classroom interiors, shaded courtyards, or gathering spaces. Even simple vignettes help communicate the user experience.
Environmental & Structural Diagrams
Visualize systems like:
• Ventilation and airflow
• Rainwater capture
• Material life cycle
These reinforce the sustainable narrative and technical validity.
Phasing Potential
Suggest a phased development strategy, e.g.:
• Phase 1: Educational core
• Phase 2: Dormitories
• Phase 3: Community workshops
This would demonstrate flexibility, scalability, and feasibility in a real-world context.
Cultural Layering through Graphics
The project already has strong vernacular sensitivity—consider adding local motifs or storytelling devices (e.g. wall carvings, signage, outdoor teaching areas) to celebrate identity even more visibly.