PAK FOUNDATION SCHOOL

The Pak Foundation School is our most ambitious project to date, It will serve as the bedrock of our future education initiatives.

Located within the family’s native village of Kandore, the school is to be a purpose-driven, sustainable, and climate-friendly educational campus built to the highest international standards.
OVERVIEW

• Project name; Pak Foundation School
• Location: Kandore Road, Kandore, Dadyal, District Mirpur, Azad Jammu & Kashmir
• Sponsors: Pak Foundation
• Target Students: 1000 male and female students from the local community, day scholars, and boarders.

Unfortunately, many schools in the region do not have well-thought-out goals in place. While planning our concept, we established three key objectives that the project will achieve and continue working towards as it expands its operations.
1. To provide high-quality education facilities accessible to both girls and boys from the local community, regardless of their financial circumstances.
2. To integrate sustainable building practices that respect and enhance the local environment.
3. To facilitate cutting-edge educational methodologies, including online and hybrid teaching.


DESIGN

Our inspiration for the design of buildings on the site is taken from the traditional local brick architecture of the late 19th century and early 20th century, whilst also having a focus on modern aesthetics, functional spaces, and environmentally sustainable materials.

The creative urban design of the campus calls for the inclusion of educational buildings, social areas, and outdoor learning spaces. Both indoor and outdoor sporting facilities will be integrated into the layout to promote health, wellbeing, and confidence amongst students and staff.

Furthermore, a staff housing complex will ensure that teacher wellbeing is appreciated from the outset. Lastly, a religious quarter will include a Quran academy and Jamia Masjid.

Sustainability is central to our design. The building will utilise locally sourced, eco-friendly materials and low-impact construction methods. Renewable energy solutions, including solar panels and potential wind turbines, will help reduce reliance on conventional power sources. To support long-term water conservation, the school will also feature rainwater harvesting systems and on-site wastewater treatment.
TECHNOLOGY & FACILITIES

We have designed the campus as a modern “Hybrid School”, combining modern teaching with cutting-edge educational technology. Smart classrooms will support interactive learning, while dedicated science and computer labs provide hands-on experience. A central library will offer both print and digital resources, with access to global educational platforms.

The campus will also include comprehensive indoor and outdoor sports facilities, creative spaces for arts and culture, and a fully inclusive design that ensures accessibility for students with both visible and invisible disabilities. Plans include comfortable boarding facilities for students and residential apartments for faculty, creating a holistic learning environment.

PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

The school will be developed in line with international standards, drawing on the UK’s Advice on Standards for School Premises to ensure a safe, comfortable, and effective learning environment. The design prioritises health and safety, suitability of facilities, and student welfare, aligning with best practices for modern educational spaces.
UPDATE: 2 YEAR PROGRESS

Over the past two years, significant progress has been made on the development. The land has been legally transferred to the Foundation, with secure fencing and barbed wire marking the boundary. A paved access road has been constructed, and a solar-powered site office with guard accommodation has been established, complete with sanitation, clean drinking water, and working space. A dedicated electricity transformer has also been installed and connected to the grid.

Further work has included the construction of a solid brick wall on two sides of the site, with barbed fencing on the remaining sides. Security infrastructure, including CCTV cameras and lighting poles, has been installed to ensure 24/7 monitoring, supported by a temporary entrance gate for controlled site access. A full geo-technical investigation of the land has been completed to guide future planning. Meanwhile, design and engineering teams have been engaged, producing concept plans, 2D/3D visualisations, and holding initial consultations.
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