LEARNING BY DESIGN magazine - Rancho del Paso K-12 Campus

Campus Site Plan
First & Second Floor Plans
Enlarged Elementary School Cluster, Makerspace and Restroom Module (sinks double for restroom, classroom and shared space)
Campus Aerial & Design Concept Diagram: Growth Process of Tree Diagram informs Developmentally Age Appropriate Design
Programmatic Function Diagrams: Theme-based shared makerspaces are distributed throughout the campus and the River of Knowledge path guides environmental stewardship
Frontage, showing drop off, campus main entry and Library with High School belong. Varying window types and scales showcase unique grade cluster identities
Kindergarten Exterior: Curved form with colorful, playful windows
Elementary School Façade at drop off area, showcasing the curve as it gently leads the way towards the next stages of learning environments and grade clusters
Elementary & Middle School South Façade: Consistent railing design ties together unique building identities to create a cohesive whole, promoting sense of belonging on campus side
The Hub of Campus: shows counselor offices directly off of the circulation spine with student café tucked below stairs. Garden patio shown beyond at HS
Kindergarten Interior with garage doors, direct outdoor access, and open to other KG classes beyond for team teaching opportunities
Elementary School Makerspace Interior, showcasing garage door connection to classroom clusters and Restroom Module with sliding whiteboards beyond
High School Classroom Interior, with storefront (window identity increasing in size) and transition to darker colors
High School Science Classroom with exposed mechanical ducts and structure as a learning tool.
High School Student Union: Exposed building systems, (cable tray, galvanized ducts, etc) and exposed materials (CMU) create industrial feel while graphics provide classroom identity
Library showcasing student lounge area, balcony and collaboration spaces with views to the campus entry and fields beyond
Developmental Age Design Transition Diagram: showcases how form, scale, materiality, construction systems and color theory evolve to relate to grade clusters and learning experiences
David Wakely Photography
David Wakely Photography
David Wakely Photography

Gateway Community Charters has been serving Sacramento area students since 2003, providing an inspiring education program. Completed in Summer 2018, the Rancho del Paso campus is a neighborhood beacon; the first new school that GCC has constructed, and the largest state funded charter school facility.

Inspired by Gateway’s dedication to educational development and an extensive visioning and planning workshop process, this unique K-12 campus aims to foster the integration of a culturally diverse student population. To encourage connectivity, the design is based on developmental learning, represented by the growth process of a tree; nurtured from a seedling, over time the student gains knowledge while simultaneously growing deeper roots within the new school community.

Upon approaching the campus, each grade level cluster building has a unique identity, while on the campus side, consistent design elements create a cohesive whole to promote sense of belonging.

Appropriate to developmental age, the varying programmatic environments are expressed through scale, color theory, form, materiality, varying building systems and construction methods as integral parts of the learning process. Every year at this school brings with it a new environment, both aesthetically and educationally. These transitions recognize and encourage student growth and change.

Rancho del Paso K-12 Campus

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Project Location:
Sacramento, CA

Architecture Firm
Architecture For Education
Pasadena,California
https://architecture4e.com/

Photography By:
David Wakely Photography

Rancho del Paso K-12 Campus

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