school of oceanography

description This magnet highschool’s focus is oceanography, tying the school to Boston’s fishing history while tackling some of the environmental challenges that oceans are facing. Students at the school are taught how to farm sustainably without depleting our underwater ecosystems. In order to reinforce the school’s ties with the community, the entire southern face of the school is accessible to the public. A student-run seafood stand is located on Church Street, a commercial street, while the school’s entrance is located on Farwell Place, a residential street.

There is also a green house and aquaponics space on the Church Street elevation, both of which are open to the public. The public programs versus private academic programs are manifested in 2 distinct volumes that intersect. The main circulation spine is located at this intersection. There is also a water collection troth that runs along the roofs of the two buildings and that spills into a fish pond at ground level. The structure of the building takes the form of large glulam beams, reminiscent of boat structures. These span across the entire opening of each building to leave room for clear and flexible spaces below.

Objects

An assortment of handmade clay objects.