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Below-Ground Educational Facility With Natural Light and Concrete Serenity

Author:
Karen Sarkisian
Below-Ground Educational Facility With Natural Light and Concrete Serenity

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Incorporating below-ground spaces and utilizing concrete to create a reflective atmosphere, the design merges educational facilities with a memorial context, fostering a unique environment for learning and remembrance.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes a triangular layout to enhance visitor flow and engagement.
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Features below-ground areas that promote immersive learning experiences.
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Incorporates large glass panels to maximize natural light and reflection.
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Employs durable concrete as a primary material for structural integrity.
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Designed to harmonize with the surrounding memorial landscape.

The architectural design project for the Treblinka Museum expansion represents a deliberate effort to enhance the museum's capacity for education and remembrance. Situated within the historically significant landscape of the Treblinka camp site, the project aims to create a seamless integration of modern facilities with the existing context. The design focuses on accommodating a variety of functions, including exhibition halls, educational spaces, and a cinema, all while maintaining a respectful atmosphere that honors the memory of Holocaust victims.

The structure's layout is characterized by a triangular form that promotes efficient visitor circulation. This design allows for clear pathways that guide occupants through a narrative journey of history, education, and reflection. By placing significant emphasis on both functionality and the spatial experience, the project addresses contemporary educational needs while supporting a deeper understanding of the site’s historical context.

The architectural design employs a mix of materials that convey a thoughtful relationship between remembrance and modern utility. Concrete serves as the primary structural material, symbolizing strength and permanence. Its robust nature stands in contrast to the extensive use of glass, which is incorporated to bring natural light into the building, enhancing the visitor experience and connecting interior spaces with the surrounding landscape. Metal elements provide support and detailing, reinforcing the modern approach of the design. Additionally, wood may be integrated into certain areas to evoke warmth and invite engagement within educational spaces.

A unique aspect of this project is its emphasis on below-ground spaces, which are intended to create an immersive visitor experience. This design choice symbolizes the profundity of loss and the importance of education in addressing historical events. The balance of exhibition spaces and reflective areas promotes dialogue and contemplation, distinguishing this project from similar facilities.

The incorporation of sustainable design principles is another key component, with strategies that may include efficient energy use and water management systems. This approach ensures a minimal environmental footprint, aligning the architectural design with contemporary ecological standards.

Prospective visitors and stakeholders are encouraged to explore detailed architectural plans, sections, and designs to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the project melds educational utility with historical significance. The architectural ideas presented in this design serve not only to inform but also to foster an ongoing dialogue about the past, ensuring that the lessons of history remain accessible to future generations.

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge invites architects and designers to create iconic public sculptures for one of two sites in Saudi Arabia: Abu Hadriyah Road or the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar. Proposals should reflect Saudi identity, culture, and future aspirations.

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge is an international architecture and design competition inviting creatives to shape the future of Saudi Arabia’s public spaces. With a total prize fund of €50,000, the competition calls for sculptural proposals that merge cultural symbolism with innovative design, offering participants a chance to see their concepts brought to life in a rapidly transforming national context.

Organised by Buildner in partnership with the Mujassam Watan Initiative, the challenge focuses on two prominent locations: Abu Hadriyah Road, a major highway and gateway into the Eastern Province, and the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar, a pedestrian-focused waterfront district. Designers must select one site and develop a sculpture that engages with its surroundings—whether addressing the fast-paced dynamism of a transit corridor or creating moments of interaction along a coastal promenade.

Proposals should be bold, site-specific, and rooted in narrative—drawing on themes such as heritage, national identity, transformation, and dialogue. Environmental responsiveness, material durability, and feasibility are strongly encouraged, as winning projects may be selected for actual construction.

Each submission must include four A2 landscape presentation boards, a cover image, and a written project description. The competition is open to professionals and students alike, working individually or in teams of up to four people. No professional license is required.

Registration is open until July 24, 2025, with final submissions due by August 27, 2025. Winners will be announced on October 1, 2025.

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

Design iconic urban sculptures for the prestigious Mujassam Watan competition and compete for 50,000 €

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Prize 50,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 24 July 2025

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