Project Description
Replacing a school that served the neighborhood for over 100 years, this new, two-story transformational learning environment is visually open, making excellent use of space. the design embodies the desires of the community for a transformational education space, yet reflective of the history of the 100 year-old school it replaces. The design provides a variety of choices for task focus or casual spaces, giving students responsibility for their own learning, while teachers facilitate.
The most unique design feature of this project is the concept for the library. The project team and client did not want to have a traditional library that serves as a ‘book museum’. They wanted the library to be part of the everyday experience, so the two-story open commons area within the classroom wings serves as the library, main circulation spine, technology hub, and includes a variety of spaces for individuals, small and large groups. These unique spaces provide inspiration for learning from individual to collaborative. The learning stair connects the two floors of the building while providing a presentation space large enough for an entire grade level.