Title | Architect | Random  school needed Log in to vote!An exceptional way to study the sea is to reach out and get wet. Students at a New England college preparatory 9-12 school with a campus in the town of Marion, MA that stretches along a half mile of Sippican Harbor on Buzzards Bay leading to the Atlantic, now have that opportunity. The new Center for Marine and Nautical Sciences is a 7,500 square foot faci... more  school neededLog in to vote!Hoover Middle School modernization project is a part of San Francisco Unified School Districts accessibility upgrades program. The school was constructed in the 1950’s on an abandoned quarry. The school site presented several significant challenges... more  school neededLog in to vote!From the building design, to the building resources and the curricula, Pioneer Middle School is truly a lesson in sustainability. Students realize how small changes, such as minimizing energy usage, recycling, and composting, can affect the environment in a big way. A touchscreen displays the building’s energy consumption data; edible food and herb gardens a... more  school neededLog in to vote!The concept for the Rogan Atrium (component of complete building reprogramming and modernization) is unequivocally connectivity. By fostering connections - the building to its historic quadrangle, students to collaborative space, visitors to student discoveries and creations, and an isolated auditorium to campus programs - the new Clark Center is now open, ... more  school neededLog in to vote!Located in the Ron Clark Academy's library, the bungee trampoline is a physically engaging element that is part of a programmatically integrated reward system to encourage students to excel in reading. The design challenge was to integrate this activity elegantly within a functional library. This was accomplished by designing custom banquette seating tha... more  school neededLog in to vote!The Burgin Center is located on the main quadrangle at this private educational institution in rural Pennsylvania, two hours north of Washington, DC. It is situated on a sloped site and integrated into the campus and landscape. The facility is finished with natural materials including local wood and limestone to interact with the surrounding sylvan landscape... more  school neededLog in to vote!An underpass was constructed that safely links the trails at Camp St. Croix across the highway to the paved walking/bike trail that winds around the entire 43-acre school site. The gymnasium is provided with a climbing wall, as well as the usual basketball and volleyball courts and, in good weather, the students can also run/walk on the trails. The cafeteria... more  school neededLog in to vote!In response to the school curriculum, the Friar design team created an “educational mall” of mathematical and scientific significance. The curriculum contains five “learning strands” of education; physics, engineering, health/biotechnology, information technology and environmental science. Each “strand” includes a classroom/laboratory, a project area, supp... more  school neededLog in to vote!As water and energy usage becomes more critical in the Texas Hill Country, Boerne ISD has made innovative leaps to reduce their dependency on the local water acquifer. BISD has constructed one of the largest K-12 rainwater harvesting systems in the nation and anticipates payback in 5-7 years. The central cistern storage tank is the gateway to the entrance ... more  school neededLog in to vote!A “train track” runs through the Shawnee Early Childhood Center and serves as a walking guide to the pre-K three and four-year olds students. The center houses 22 classrooms which are organized in clusters surrounding themed common areas. The train travels through the five themed areas which include the enchanted forest, Wild West, zoo, creation station, for... more  school neededLog in to vote!Our goal was to re-discover the library's purpose as a rich resource within a public school. Rolling bookshelves allow for larger school gatherings and dance classes; a vibrant palette of materials reflects the spirit and warmth of a library setting. An abstract solar system design in natural linoleum flooring and custom furniture creates a playful juxtaposi... more  school neededLog in to vote!Developing an atrium in a building addition satisfied two district objectives: providing alternative learning spaces as well as a secure, welcoming campus entrance. Not only does the atrium provide one controlled entry, but the expansive feature creates a dynamic, natural light filled campus element. The atrium doubles to host the alternative learning spac... more  school neededLog in to vote!Visitors are embraced upon reaching a crescent shaped building, fronted by a stone garden wall and wood and concrete trellis. The trellis and garden wall create a blur between interior and exterior, allowing classrooms to spatially extend out into the site. The gallery and classrooms at the lower level open out to a flag court, defined by a low garden wall... more  school neededLog in to vote!Following the mission of the Challenger space shuttle’s tragic voyage, this facility was created in collaboration with Challenger Center for Space Science Education to promote science education among K-12 students nationwide.... more  school neededLog in to vote!The new St. Francis Gymnasium and Performing Arts Center features locker and fitness rooms, basketball courts, 360 degree stage with amphitheatre seating and green room, as well as ADA better ramps and lifts, health food concessions, garden play area and green walls and roof. Bi-fold glass doors and sliding walls can integrate the theatre and gymnasium, exp... more  school neededLog in to vote!The Student Mall Addition successfully focuses activities, traffic patterns, and services for a high school population of 3,400 students to converge at one impressive day-lit location. By providing a central volume and open floor plan with smaller spaces at the periphery, the Student Mall supports a range of activities to meet the needs of the educatio... more |
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