阿拉伯聯合大公國杜拜 光明學校
佇立於杜拜多元文化的城市脈絡中，這所學校以建築回應韌性、調適與包容的命題。其設計靈感來自日本文化中象徵堅毅與成長的錦鯉，以及母體所隱喻的溫暖與孕育意象。自俯瞰視角望去，校園呈螺旋狀展開，既呼應錦鯉前行的軌跡，也暗示生命初始時的環抱狀態。
Al Fanar School stands as a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the celebration of diversity in Dubai's multicultural landscape. Designed by Emkaan, this extraordinary educational facility draws inspiration from the koi fish—a symbol of perseverance and growth in Japanese culture—and the warmth of a mother's womb. The master plan, viewed from above, gracefully unfolds like a spiral, echoing both the koi carp's path and the nurturing embrace of life's beginnings.
量體以蛋殼般圓潤的外型與拱頂作為建築的核心語彙。透過這種不具指向性的幾何形式，建築刻意避免以單一文化符號進行詮釋，而是形塑一種對所有使用者皆保持開放、包容的空間狀態，以此回應豐富的在地文化背景。設計初創之時，原採用 Cal-Earth 技術建造校舍，以沙袋作為主要結構材料，使學生不僅能在課堂之內學習，也能透過實際參與建造過程，建立與自然環境更直接的連結。然而，因受限於防火法規，該技術最終未能實施，轉而採用混凝土結構。
At its core, Al Fanar's design aspires to embrace and accommodate the rich cultural diversity of Dubai. Every curve and space is crafted to reflect a universal language of inclusivity, ensuring that the architecture resonates with a wide spectrum of cultural backgrounds.
The initial plan was ambitious yet profoundly beautiful: to build the school using the Cal-Earth technique—a sustainable method utilizing sandbags to empower students to take part in building their own school. This approach aimed to weave a deep connection between the students and their environment, making the act of learning intertwined with the very walls that sheltered them. However, the vision faced a challenge when fire resistance regulations prevented the use of this technique, demanding a shift to concrete.
這場突如其來的轉變，反而促使設計團隊重新檢視建築的可能性，遂決定採用混凝土結構，於屋頂上開鑿圓頂形式的開口，讓自然光自上方灑入室內。隨著日暮間的推移，在空間中形成細膩而持續變化的光影層次，悄然串聯起學生的活動節奏與自然運行的韻律。這不僅滿足結構與法規需求，也延續了原構想中對自然與空間關係之間的想像。
For many, this would have been a setback; for Emkaan, it became an opportunity. The transition to concrete was not merely a compromise but a reimagining of possibilities. It allowed the lead architect to design the iconic dome openings at the top, inviting natural light to dance within the spaces, connecting students to the rhythm of the sun and the universe beyond. This design choice was both practical and poetic, transforming a challenge into a canvas of light and shadow.
透過光線的引入，學生亦能在課堂學習中感知太陽的移動，使學習空間與自然節律產生連結，是設計最初的起點。面對過程中的各種限制，設計並未退讓，而是將條件轉化為重新思考建築的各種可能性，形塑出更具彈性與回應性的空間狀態。
"I wanted the children to feel this movement of the sun — to connect them to nature and the universe," said the Principal Architect, Muhammad Obaid. "The obstacles we faced became opportunities to create something exceptional, reflecting the very lessons we hope to teach—resilience, adaptability, and the courage to pursue one's vision."
此案在多重條件與限制之中而逐步成形，其並未追求單一明確的象徵，而是透過形式、光線與空間關係的反覆調整，形塑回應環境、文化與使用者的建築語彙。後殿式的半圓量體在歷史形式與當代需求之間取得平衡，光線沿著圓頂與空間節點移動，使校園在日常使用中展現清晰而連續的節奏。校園不以典型的建築語言預設使用方式，而是在開放與界定之間保留彈性，讓每一瞬間自然發生，以空間本身作為教材，透過每一道曲線、每一次光影變化，向人們敘述一段關於理想、多元與不懈追求的歷程。
The architectural language of Al Fanar is a story of adaptability. The apse shapes echo forms seen from ancient pharaonic architecture to modern interpretations, blending history with design. Every detail, from the sunlight tracing its path through the domes to the way spaces interconnect, tells a story of persistence—a path chosen with intention and care. Al Fanar School is more than an architectural achievement; it is a living lesson for its students—a space that not only shelters learning but inspires it through every curve, light, and shadow. In every way, the school embodies the journey it took to build it—one of vision, diversity, and the relentless pursuit of a dream.
主要建築師：穆罕默德・奧貝德 艾哈邁德・尤索夫
結構工程：麥可・門布雷貝 達爾文・雷加斯皮 艾哈邁德・伊斯邁 克里斯托弗・拉米雷斯 達雷爾・馬拉巴南 阿姆爾・卡拉姆
施工單位：H & N 創新系統承包有限責任公司
建築面積：19,921 平方公尺
主要材料：混凝土・鋼
座落位置：阿拉伯聯合大公國杜拜
影像：拉米・曼蘇爾
文字：查霖猜・阿薩育特
採訪：何雯意
Principal Architects：Muhammad Obaid・Ahmed Yousef
Structural Engineering：Micheal Membrebe・Darwin Regaspi・Ahmed Ismael・Cristopher Ramirez・Darrel Malabanan・Amr Karam
Contractor：H & N Innovative System Contracting L.L.C
Building Area：19,921 m²
Principal Materials：Concrete・Steel
Location：Nadd Al Sheba 4, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Photos：Rami Mansour
Text：EMKAAN
Interview：Winnie Ho
