The college was set up on a new campus where Morocco’s leading digital companies are based. The design of the building’s exterior also reflects how digital natives express themselves.
The college was set up on a new campus where Morocco’s leading digital companies are based. The design of the building’s exterior also reflects how digital natives express themselves. Photo: Jalal Fakhreddine

École 1337

Funded by the OCP (Office Chérifien des Phosphates) Group, École 1337 in Morocco is a pioneering college project that trains the most talented students to be programmers and developers regardless of their social background. Up to 200 young people complete a free, three-year program here.
The teaching concept is based on students taking responsibility for their futures and sharing skills. The college is open round the clock, has no timetable or text books, trainers instead of teachers, clusters instead of classrooms and a design concept that marries both the analogue and digital world.

Photo: Jalal Fakhreddine
Art studio Placebo designed the floors, ceilings and walls of hallways, dining areas, break rooms, conference spaces and collaborative areas like installations to capture the spirit of the young generation.
Art studio Placebo designed the floors, ceilings and walls of hallways, dining areas, break rooms, conference spaces and collaborative areas like installations to capture the spirit of the young generation. Photo: Jalal Fakhreddine
“The fascination of the digital world and spontaneous competitions with each other frequently mean we spend more than 12 hours in front of a computer. So ergonomic office chairs are a must. We chose IN because it’s comfortable whatever the posture, built to last, encourages users to engage in three-dimensional movements and its design is ideal for this young generation.”

Hamza Chefchaouni, CEO of DWP
Despite the colorful mix, the furniture and interior design are perfectly coordinated ﾖ just like the playful seating and turquoise IN office chairs (design: wiege) shown here.
Despite the colorful mix, the furniture and interior design are perfectly coordinated ﾖ just like the playful seating and turquoise IN office chairs (design: wiege) shown here. Photo: Jalal Fakhreddine
3D kinematics and high-tech manufacturing, such as two-component injection molding of the seat and backrest element and Formstrick (form-fit knit) ensure users can move as they wish in all directions. IN office chair (design: wiege)
3D kinematics and high-tech manufacturing, such as two-component injection molding of the seat and backrest element and Formstrick (form-fit knit) ensure users can move as they wish in all directions. IN office chair (design: wiege) Photo: Jalal Fakhreddine
Just like the soles and uppers on sneakers, INﾒs black and colored frame components can be coordinated with seat covers in different colors and the translucent covered backrests.
Just like the soles and uppers on sneakers, INﾒs black and colored frame components can be coordinated with seat covers in different colors and the translucent covered backrests. Photo: Jalal Fakhreddine
On the other hand, the IN chairs in the open space are all in black to prevent distractions and help people concentrate.
On the other hand, the IN chairs in the open space are all in black to prevent distractions and help people concentrate. Photo: Jalal Fakhreddine
Interior design:
DWP Design with Purpose
Industry:
Education/Culture
Functions:
Meet , Work
Location:
Khourigba
Region:
Africa
Range:
IN