Architectural site plan shows proximity to neighborhood, parking, outdoor learning areas and sensory path.

Site plan shows layout of academic wing, learning commons and semi-public areas.

The entry plaza is a space for the community to congregate and interact, creating new relationships and strengthening the community of Smithfield Elementary.

The school is located along a new connector road. With prominent views from east and west, the school will serve to connect the greater community.

A two-story Learning Commons greets students upon arrival with a biophilic aura, providing ample natural light and visual access to nature and outdoor learning environments.

This central hub celebrates the emphasis on student health and biophilia through natural light, sustainable LVT flooring, recyclable acoustic panel, and wood slat acoustic ceilings.

The versatile nature of this area bridges the benefits of circulation, creativity and connection while stimulating movement and encouraging a sense of community.

The learning stair provides a space where children can read, interact, or create their own activity.

This space is designed to accommodate a variety of conditions with specific acoustic, physical, sensory, and scale combinations to energize the student's joy in learning.

Quirky, quiet learning hubs create places to study, retreat, and explore. These spaces inspire inquiry and wonder with clever use of color, texture, and materials.

Smithfield promotes learning and engagement with students sensitive to the stimuli around them, while providing a physical and visual connection to nature beyond the circulation.

Smithfield's contribution toward universal design enables educators to ensure all students are connected, valued, and engaged through active, respite and playful zones.

Further bridging flexible pedagogy to the classrooms, teaming hives are located at each grade level to connect students to nature while promoting healthy, cognitive creativity.

Comfortable alcoves within corridors encourage students and faculty to have more ownership of their learning environment as these spaces facilitate social interaction.

Daryl Shields, HKS

Daryl Shields, HKS

Daryl Shields, HKS