Process Drawings and Models
The site overlooking the sport fields to the north side, and the abundant line of trees along the lot line were influential to organize the program. The building initially intended to create a controlled interior playground space enclosed by the building and the trees, and to expose the classrooms spaces to the north side views and indirect natural light
The classrooms were proposed as a repetitive unit organized along the corridor. The classroom unit fan-shaped plan and volumetry was proposed to distribute better the sound while favoring the access of indirect lighting from the north side. The complementary spaces for therapy and instruction 1:1 were located between classrooms.
Posteriorly, the building position is moved and adjusted to create bigger interior playground and to incorporate one of the existing trees as a outdoor classroom space. The circulation overlooks the interior playground and at the same time will help orientate the kids by placing thick color-coded walls before entering the classrooms. The interior playground is intended to offer areas with different sensory experiences.