Bedrie Bebeziqi School

The earthquake on 26.11.2019 caused irreparable damages in Durrës city. Bedrie Bebeziqi School was one of them. Initially it was designed for dwelling purposes and later was destined as an educational facility, hosting 450 scholars.

Since it was not designed as an educational facility in the first place, its site raised several issues to be resolved. The small size of the site (745 m²), its proximity to high-rise buildings and the large number of scholars (450), were some of the challenges to be addressed. The main purposes were: aligning the classrooms to face south direction, finding a solution that made possible the largest useful area on the yard, as well as adding the necessary functional spaces needed for a decent educational facility.

Aesthetically, the facility volume is composed from rational geometry that yields composition unity through its sunscreens. The colors are chosen to create a playful environment for the children, as well as to give to the neighborhood a joyful feeling.