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New British Curriculum School in Dubai
2 Feb 2023
Architects: Godwin Austen Johnson (GAJ)
Location: Dubai, UAE

Photos: Chris Goldstraw
New British Curriculum School, UAE
Conceived and developed by Al Zarooni Emirates Investments and designed by Godwin Austen Johnson (GAJ) the New Citizens School has been designed to inspire and stimulate and features a teacher training foundation, excellence centre and K-12 school.

Located in the City Walk area of Jumeirah, the new school aims to reimagine learning and offer future-ready educational experiences. The first of the key spaces – the reception, parent?s cafe, lobby and learning stairs – help create a welcoming, relaxed, and immediate contact point for students, parents, and teachers. Forming the heart of the school the wide interactive staircase with connecting views encourages interaction and enhances a sense of community and shared purpose. A large skylight floods the entrance area with natural daylight – a theme that is followed throughout the school.
In the Foundation Zone the aim is to excite the children about learning and exploring, stimulating young imaginations, with its hide and seek exploration zone, private reading nooks as well as various playful and flexible elements such as soft seating, and large floor cushions. Natural finishes with sound absorbing materials are combined with colourful ...