American High School for Girls in Baghdad

Notes

The project deviated from the typical school design at the time. It also had new functions and spaces added like a main hall,  a kitchen, residences for the teachers and a house for the principal. In overall there is simplicity and modernity in the form that reflects the functions and spaces needed with meaningful circulation and clear accessibility. There is also an environmental and cultural response in terms of form, orientation and openings.
Sadek Tabbara was a main collaborator on the project, he worked at Ellen Jawdat's office at the time.

Sources

Sadek Tabbara

Jala Makhzoumi

Sultany, Khaled. Amarat Al-Hadatha fi Baghdad, Sanawat al Ta'sees. Dar Al Adeeb. Baghdad 2014. p. 182, 185

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