Liberating Classrooms reimagines the school as an environment where learning extends beyond the boundaries of conventional classrooms. Inspired by childhood memories of discovery, play, and curiosity, the design explores varied spatial experiences through changing volumes, enclosed spaces, and open courtyards, creating an engaging environment for children in Southern Senegal.

The school is organised into three interconnected learning environments: classrooms as learner zones, play corridors as shared zones, and the playground as a public gathering space. Flexible bamboo partitions allow classrooms to transform according to different activities, while shaded corridors and courtyards encourage interaction, collaboration, and informal learning among students.

A continuous curvilinear wall connects the different functions of the school, gradually revealing spaces and activities as one moves through the campus. Integrated with the surrounding landscape, natural light, and greenery, the school extends its role beyond formal education, creating opportunities for cultural exchange, community gatherings, storytelling, and collective participation.