ALL in ALL

Project idea

The “ALL in ALL” design concept is rooted in the idea of connection – connecting functions, spaces, and people across the campus. The architectural gesture is defined by a series of long, linear building volumes whose functions are visually and conceptually linked via their roofscapes. While not everything is literally "under one roof", the design intentionally suggests spatial continuity, evoking a sense of unity and cohesion across different programmatic elements.

These stretched volumes serve as spatial markers and organizing elements. Their roof structures act as unifying planes, creating a sense of shared identity among the buildings, and metaphorically tying together education, community, and daily rhythm.

Project description

Urban Strategy
The placement of the buildings follows and reinforces existing circulation axes on the site. These axes structure the campus as a spatial continuum, reflecting the temporal flow of the school day – from morning assembly to academic classes, practical workshops, meals, and evening rest.

The elongated, linear buildings also function as climate corridors, optimizing natural airflow across the site. At the heart of the campus lies the Assembly Hall – a formally distinct, round-shaped structure, conceived in contrast to the linear forms surrounding it. Inspired by the site’s largest existing tree, it acts as a social anchor and symbolic center, connecting the surrounding buildings both visually and functionally, inside and out.

Technical information

Material Strategy and Construction Logic
The campus architecture is primarily based on interlocking compressed earth blocks (ICEB) as proposed in the competition brief, supplemented by a limited palette of locally sourced materials. The goal is to develop a construction catalog of modular, standardized building components that can be flexibly recombined across all building types.

This approach allows for simplicity, repeatability, and scalability. Each building follows the same construction logic, ensuring ease of implementation by local labor, reducing construction time, and promoting a collective building culture that empowers the community.

Climate Responsiveness and Functionality
Each building is designed for cross-ventilation and passive climate control. The structures feature shaded transitional zones – such as covered walkways and verandas – that create microclimates and mediate between indoor and outdoor spaces. These zones function as informal gathering spaces, learning extensions, or protected pathways during rain and heat.

The linear arrangement of buildings also enhances solar orientation and natural airflow, reducing dependency on mechanical systems and supporting sustainable, low-cost energy strategies appropriate to the rural Zambian context.

Conclusion
“ALL in ALL” is an architectural system based on clarity, modularity, and adaptability. It offers a framework that can be expanded, adjusted, and built collectively. Rather than a singular object, it is a connective structure that grows with the community and evolves over time.

The project translates the core values of the competition into built form: local empowerment, architectural dignity, and climate-sensitive construction.

Documentation

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