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Additions allowed for the creation of grade for daylighting. A third gymnasium was
level learning neighborhoods with skylit converted into music spaces. The old, low
flexible learning commons at the center of ceiling, non-daylit library was transformed
them. The end of each of these learning into a Project Lead the Way Lab and fitness
neighborhoods provides a new science lab/ lab. Windows were added to existing
classroom with an outdoor teaching area classrooms to provide additional natural light
for science. Each neighborhood’s identity equivalent to the new classrooms.
is reinforced by the interior design concept
through color, signage and pattern which At the scale of the site a parent drop-off area
reinforces way finding in the school. Interior and visitor parking area was created separate
design elements are asymmetrical and color from the bus drop-off and faculty parking
palettes are more sophisticated than in the area. This created the opportunity for a new
district’s elementary schools recognizing the front door and image for the school with
development of student’s minds. canopy, sign wall, benches, and flag pole
facing the main road. This new secure entry
The learning neighborhoods are all grouped is adjacent to the relocated administrative
around a new library/information commons offices and leads directly into the newly
with small group rooms for student expanded cafeteria dining area/student
collaboration and flexible seating and stack commons.
areas. A new outdoor classroom was created
immediately outside the building. The planning also created a Master Plan for
possible future additions to accommodate
All existing spaces were renovated with enrollment growth. The construction of
the cafeteria expanded to allow for greater the project occurred while the school was
capacity in the dining area and a scramble occupied requiring particular attention to
serving area. The dining area was also skylit safety of students and staff.
