RIBA International Award for Excellence 2024

Located in Seyedbar-Jadgal village in Southern Iran, the Jadgal School by Daaz was commissioned after a competition by Iran-e-Man, a non-governmental organization that constructs schools in disadvantaged areas of the country.  The elementary school design features a playful, perforated enclosing wall that wraps around naturally ventilated classrooms, community spaces, and an outdoor courtyard. The project recently won the RIBA International Award for Excellence 2024.  DEEDstudio At the outset of the design process, the project team carried out several months of architectural and social studies in the area and region. Through a participatory process, needs and deficiencies were identified and prioritized, as well as the p... More