Plan depicts separation of vehicular circulation patterns, preservation of existing baseball diamond, and trail connection to adjacent community park.

Illustrates organizational principles for the learning environment. The community is organized around the “Learning Commons”.

Depicts the formation of the bubble diagram into a building shape that responds to external influences and desired internal adjacencies.

Development of the functional program into a compact and efficient plan allowing separation of academic areas from activity areas.

Plan reinforces the importance of the two-story learning commons and illustrates the collaborative spaces located in each grade neighborhood.

The striking red metal panels contrast with the surrounding “park like” context and is a modern reference to the original historic red brick schoolhouse.

A dramatic front entrance helps navigate students, parents, and visitors to one common entrance while creating a striking image from the bustling adjacent road.

The two-story East Lobby was designed with bright ceiling clouds and provides views into the teaching theater and outdoor classroom.

The Learning Commons is the heart of the school where it serves as not only the media center but a place to collaborate throughout the day.

Each grade is in a self-contained neighborhood adjacent to the Learning Commons and each feature collaboration spaces outside of the conventional classrooms.

Kindergarten Corridor featuring restrooms with simple wayfinding that is easy to interpret for primary students.

The gym is lit with 16 tubular daylight devices. No artificial lighting is needed to light the gym during school hours.

The cafeteria provides views with an expanse of glass, connection to the outside, and easy wayfinding. The bright colorful spaces add cheerfulness to the space.

Visitors are greeted in a bright reception area featuring the school colors and logo.

The Teaching Theater provides a special place where full grade levels can congregate for a group experience.

The Preschool and Kindergarten neighborhoods have a direct connection to a safe exterior learning and recreation area.

The Science Classroom provides a traditional classroom setting with labs for experiments. Students can also use the outdoor classroom space for additional projects.

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