In partnership with Lamalif, an NGO that supports the educational development of children within impoverished regions of Morocco, an adaptable bookshelf furniture was designed as a solution to the limited space and lack of furniture to store books in local schools. The design encourages reading and other student activities by engaging with students in a fun and innovative way. Inspired by the accordion, the Qira’a (Arabic for reading), is able to expand and compress depending on its use and environment, creating a unique interior space. As such, it can be placed in interior environments with more limited space as well as in exterior conditions given its resistant, transluscent waterproof material. Replicating the vernacular Moroccan architecture, the colourful arch design empowers the local community by representing the rich heritage of their culture, while also providing a creative solution that successfully meets their needs.

Collaborated with Tej Dhillon.