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Schematic Plans and views
Schematic Plans and views
Birdseye View
Birdseye View
The 70-acre site , with its central ridge, presented several constraints which shaped the development of the site plan. These elements continue to play a significant role in the siting of the elementary school, as they inform the area for development. As such, the team must remain cognizant of these limitations when adjusting plans through the design process. These constraints presented the design team with 42.36 acres of developable land for both the Elementary School and the Middle School.
Main Floor Plan
Main Floor Plan
The program for the new elementary school is 130,063 gross square feet. Evaluating the sloping site and the program created opportunities for the plan to provide all classrooms access on their floor to the exterior grade. This allows administration, teachers and students the most flexibility with regard to classroom assignment, teaching opportunities, and a variety of learning environments. The siting of the building is generally along the east-west axis, thus providing natural light from the north and south. This type of lighting is recommended as ideal for learning environments and is most efficient from an energy perspective. The overall plan is in four parts:
a two-story classroom wing with the lower story on ground level and the upper story at the same level as the remainder of the building; 2. a center massing with all shared program components; 3. a one-story wing which houses the lower grades; and 4. another smaller wing which houses the pre-K and special education classrooms.
Learning Stair
Learning Stair
Making use of every space within the school, the learning stair will provide a great space for group collaboration and gathering.
Main Entry
Main Entry
Car Drop off
Car Drop off
Bus Drop Off
Bus Drop Off
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