K12 Design for Learning

design for learning

who we are We have a passion for creating leading-edge learning environments and have done an extensive amount of research into the future of education.

LS3P is a multidisciplinary firm offering architecture, interiors, and planning services to a wide variety of clients nationwide. With 100 years of school design experience (including our Boney Architects heritage dating back to 1922) and our work on over 2,500 school facilities, we feel quite fortunate to have served school districts across the Southeast.

We have a passion for creating leadingedge learning environments and have done an extensive amount of research into the future of education.

Our expertise includes the design of flexible and diverse learning spaces which support the full integration

of technology. We believe that better spaces support innovative teaching and engaged learning.

LS3P is committed to bringing stateof-the-art design, technology, and expertise of a strong regional firm closer to our clients on a local level.

With a staff of over 340 employees, we have the resources to offer total design capabilities from site selection to occupancy, yet we are small enough to give personal attention to each client.

As trusted advisors to you, we forge enduring connections by bringing new levels of thought, insight and inspiration to the process of design and architecture, with proven results. At our core, we are a design firm, dedicated to contributing our best to you, your projects, and our community, with integrity and passion. Targeting even more transformational achievements to benefit our clients and communities.

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The vision for this facility was a multi-generational “fishbowl of learning” that creates educational spaces which are visible and active to encourage engagement and collaboration.

The heartbeat of the building, the Student Innovation Center, provides advanced CTE/STEM programs.

richland two institute of innovation This Institute of Innovation is a place where students,

The building features a unique, 2-story student

parents, teachers, and academic support personnel

learning lab. The curriculum is focused on advanced

can come together, and serves as an interactive hub

STEM and vocational programs. The flexible spaces

offering resources to the entire community. The

are adaptable to changing programs, multiple

building’s unique function brings together an area

teaching methods and varying group sizes.

for community resources, offices for the District’s Administration and Academic Support, student

Various sized break-out areas/classrooms and

learning lab spaces, a kitchen/ dining area, and a

collaboration rooms are available for student-based

multi-purpose conference center with an adjacent

projects. Students will be afforded an opportunity to

catering kitchen. In keeping with the vision of

take college level and dual credit courses, as well as

being a real “community resource”, a partnership

access to various certifications or credentials which

with the Richland Library was cultivated and this

employers value greatly.

became home to their Sandhill branch with a shared auditorium on the second level.

NEW CONSTRUCTION SIZE 212,279 SF GRADE LEVELS 9-12

Polished concrete floors and an overhead electrical bus system create a flexible “maker space” environment, and a tiered studio hosts lectures and other events.

east cooper center for advanced studies The goal of Wando’s Center for Advance Studies

labs, abundant classroom spaces for programs

is to bridge the gap between high school and

in cosmetology, biomedical science, film, multi-

college, providing technical skills and training

media and visual arts, childcare, health science

beyond the high school level. This new career

engineering, horticulture, public safety, and

and technical school is located on a 5-acre tract

EMS technology. Additional facilities include

in front of the existing Wando High School

a 6,100 SF automotive technology building, a

campus, allowing both schools to share parking

greenhouse, and an equipment storage building.

and transportation infrastructure.

This project is designed to LEED® Silver The 3-story, 125,000 SF academic building is primarily a vocational facility accommodating 600 students. The academy features administration areas, science and computer

specifications.

NEW CONSTRUCTION SIZE 125,000 SF CAPACITY 600 students GRADE LEVELS 8-12

Bridging the gap between high school and college by providing technical skills and training beyond the high school level.

A replacement high school that honors the history and culture of the existing campus and celebrates diversify.

west charlotte high school This onsite replacement project for a beloved community high school will serve as an anchor and point of pride as it serves a new generation of students. West Charlotte is the only remaining former Black high school in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System, and multiple generations of students celebrate the school’s rich history and legacy. Preserving this heritage while delivering state-of-the-art facilities for 21st century learning was paramount.

At the start of this project, it was evident that West Charlotte High School was deeply ingrained in the fabric of the surrounding community and it was crucial that this school stay in the original location. The new design consolidates programs that were previously scattered across 13 aging buildings on the current campus with minimal disruptions so that classes could continue to take place through construction.

ON SITE REPLACEMENT SIZE 325,000 SF CAPACITY 2,400 students GRADE LEVELS 9-12

Their new omni space will serve as both a lunch room and an afterhours community event space.

Community engagement in this close-knit but historically under served area was integral to the design.

After a series of meetings it was apparent that the community of West Charlotte embraced the school as a symbol of local history and culture and an immense source of pride. The new school will honor the original campus with carefully considered gathering areas, connections to the outdoors, and monumental elements such the courtyard, theater, and “omni” multiuse space which exhibit a sense of time-honored usage and grandeur.

enoree career center renovations & tech lab In 2004, LS3P performed an interior renovation

lab addition, to be complete in 2018, provides

for the Enoree Career Center converted an

state-of-the-art training spaces for machine tool,

existing 58,000 SF facility into a modern, efficient

welding, and culinary arts programs at Enoree

space with up-to-date technology for career-

Career Center. The building also houses a flexible

oriented courses. The project was broken into

multi-functional space for presentations and

three phases to allow the school to stay

meetings. The economical pre-engineered metal

operational during the entire construction

building integrates brick veneer and insulated

process. The center serves students from Berea,

metal panels as well as a new perforated metal

Carolina, Travelers Rest, and Wade Hampton

screen which unites the facade and presents an

High Schools.

attractive face to the community.

To compliment the renovation of the existing

ADDITION SIZE 14,600 SF

school and to extend the school’s programming to meet their goals, a new 14,600 SF technology

aiken high school The master plan for the Aiken High School campus

Phase 2B: New auxiliary gym and new spaces for

hinged upon a phased approach to replace existing

art, sewing and child care, culinary, ROTC, band and

campus facilities as funding allowed. LS3P worked

chorus programs, completed in 2018

closely with the Aiken County School District to allow the school to remain operational during phased

Phase 2C: Renovation of existing gym completed in

demolition and construction, with detailed plans

2019

to minimize disruptions for student and staff while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Phase 2D: New auditorium is currently in initial design phases

Phase 1: New two-story science classroom building and a single-story field house, completed in 2013

Phase 2E: Vocational facilities and master planned for future construction

Phase 2A: New administration, general classrooms, media center, student dining/food service and business classrooms/labs, completed in 2017

PHASED ON SITE REPLACEMENT SIZE 264,077 SF CAPACITY 1,800 students GRADE LEVELS 9-12

whiteville high school Whiteville City Schools is renovating and

building, existing administration building, and

expanding to their existing High School campus

existing cafeteria. Throughout the design and

to provide 21st century learning environments

construction process, the school district will

and to increase capacity to 850 students. With a

preserve Whiteville High School’s historic value

focus on safety, the design brings connectivity

and community significance which has long

to many of the existing structures on campus.

been a source of community pride. The buildings

The project includes one new 72,240 SF

on the historic 19.29 acre campus date back to

building with 28 new classrooms, computer

1922, with several buildings such as Bowers

labs, administration, guidance, kitchen, dining,

Auditorium and the gymnasium which are

band, chorus, drama, dance, media center

widely used by the community for performances

and support spaces. Campus improvements

and meetings.

include new parking lots, a new service drive for buses, and covered canopies to connect the new and renovated buildings. Lastly, the project includes the demolition of their existing fine arts building, existing two-story academic classroom

RENOVATIONS & ADDITION SIZE 72,240 SF CAPACITY 850 students GRADE LEVELS 9-12

clover middle school Clover Middle School replaces a former middle

lab. Additional features include a 1,300-seat

school that will be repurposed as a 9th grade

gymnasium, an auxiliary gym for PE and other

academy. The new 178,082 SF facility serves

functions, a large dining area, and an adjoining

grades 6-8 with a core capacity for 900 with

multipurpose room with stage. The media center

expansion for 1,200 students. The school is sited

is accessible from major public circulation

on a 125-acre parcel fronting Highway 55 and

spaces. Natural daylighting fills the building’s

Barrett Road. Campus amenities include an

2-story vestibule and main corridor.

8-lane track, football field, baseball and softball fields, practice fields, outdoor basketball courts, fieldhouse and athletic bleachers The school design organizes each grade level into individual “houses.” Each contains 10 general classrooms, 3 science labs, and a computer

NEW CONSTRUCTION SIZE 178,082 SF CAPACITY 1,200 students / 900 core GRADE LEVELS 6-8

pleasant knoll middle school Pleasant Knoll Middle School is designed to

iconic sculpture which the District uses as a

meet the needs of the rapidly growing Ft. Mill,

part of its logo. The irregular gridded nature of

SC community. The site is adjacent and shares a

a Mondrian painting is used with grade specific

bus drive with Pleasant Knoll Elementary School.

color to help define the architecture both on the

The school is designed to accommodate 1,000

interior and exterior. The plan is organized with

students. Great efforts were made to preserve

excellent sightlines for maximum supervision

wetlands which bisect the center of the site. The

utilizing minimal administrative staff. A 3-story

result is a pedestrian bridge which connects

student wing houses one grade per floor and a

the academic campus to the athletic campus.

walk out gymnasium helps to transition down to

This bridge will be utilized for environmental

the outdoor classroom at the pedestrian bridge.

education as well as pedestrian movement to athletic events.

The design of Pleasant Knoll Middle School is inspired by art, using a Mondrian painting and a watercolor of “The Graduate” a local Ft. Mill

NEW CONSTRUCTION SIZE 157,760 SF CAPACITY 1,000 students GRADE LEVELS 6-8

stanley middle school This 135,065 sf middle school is an onsite

main level while 7th and 8th grades are on the

replacement located on the existing Campus

second level. Ideal sight lines provide for building

and is designed for 800 students in grades 6-8

security control. The gymnasium can function

with the potential to expand to 1,000 students.

independently from the main building for after-

The main spine of the building is the organizing

hour and community events. Once students

element that links the classroom wings with the

move into the new school, the old building will

core function spaces located in the center. The

be demolished to allow for construction of the

spine is a tall volume of space allowing natural,

athletic fields.

diffused light into the corridor. The media center and cafeteria are located at the center of the school.

The floor plan provides separation of grades, each grade having dedicated hallways and independent restrooms. The 6th grade is on the

ON SITE REPLACEMENT SIZE 135,065 SF CAPACITY 1,000 students / 800 core GRADE LEVELS 6-8

Connected directly to the Discovery porch for flexible projectbased activities is the “Project Lead the Way” lab and an Exploratory Lab. The Exploratory Lab is open to all students and is designed for multiple classes to gather and collaborate across subjects and grade levels.

sullivan east middle school The new middle school was designed to reflect

The middle school also features a learning

21st learning concepts of flexibility, safety,

commons area with large open windows

sustainability, technology, collaboration, and

overlooking the mountains, flexible furniture

more. The main academic wing is very efficient

solutions, large and small collaborative rooms,

with a double-loaded corridor for typical

and study alcoves. As part of the overall efficient

academic courses and shared science labs per

design layout, the gym and dining areas have

grade level. Sixth grade is on the first floor and

a large operable wall between them to open up

7th and 8th grades share the second floor. On the

for certain events when more space is needed.

second floor features a ‘discovery porch’ where

There is not a permanent stage or auditorium

students can combine multiple classes or grade

programmed, but space within dining can

levels to study outdoors. Project Lead the Way is

accommodate a temporary platform to be set up

1,000 SF lab connecting directly to the outdoor

for performances.

porch area for flexible project-based work activities. There is an exploratory lab at 1,000 SF open to all grade levels. It is designed for multiple classes to gather and collaborate across subjects and grade levels as needed.

NEW CONSTRUCTION SIZE 89,457 SF CAPACITY 700 students / 800 core GRADE LEVELS 6-8

north ridge elementary school This new elementary school facility for a well-

spaces. The design merged community input

established neighborhood consolidated programs

with county standards for site-specific strategies,

which were previously scattered across multiple

resulting in better architectural integration

campus buildings. The outdated facilities

with the neighborhood, improved traffic flow

were challenging to navigate and separated

and stormwater management, preservation

various educational functions in disparate

of a mature grove of campus trees, and better

locations; replacing the buildings with a unified

wayfinding and security.

design prepared the beloved campus for a new generation of use.

The new 130,000 SF design accommodates 750 students with teaching spaces grouped by grade levels. Students enter a welcoming open lobby which branches off into classroom and resource

ON SITE REPLACEMENT SIZE 130,000 SF CAPACITY 750 students GRADE LEVELS K-5

The learning commons spaces open to exterior views, taking advantage of abundant natural light and reinforcing the visual connection with the neighborhood.

Creating flexible, 21st century learning environment, the grade levels are grouped in neighborhoods” that feature a central “learning hub” area that is shared by a group of 5 to 6 classrooms.

jackson creek elementary school Jackson Creek Elementary School is a new PreK-

The exterior design was inspired by Frank

5th grade, 747 student school for the district.

Lloyd Wright’s work that was often defined by

The project is located in an area of the district

its environment. Nestled into a tree buffered

to relieve overcrowding at near-by elementary

site between wetlands, the school opens onto

schools. The 26 acre site has some unique

a natural outdoor learning lab. The facade is a

challenges, including wetlands that necessitate

combination of stone and brick. Colored glass

a compact footprint and 2-story solution to

accents on the main entry tower reflect the

accommodate the 123,000 SF program.

“International Boulevard” community that the school serves.

Each “neighborhood” includes a collaboration room for small group projects and a large storage room.

Centralized functions down the center of the building include the “Info Center” (media center), a commons area for dining with a stage / performance space and music and PE rooms.

NEW CONSTRUCTION SIZE 123,000 SF CAPACITY 747 students GRADE LEVELS PreK-5

diamond elementary school The new Diamond Elementary School Ft.

The project incorporates many 21st Century

Stewart is a Design/Bid/Build project replacing

School Initiatives outlined by Department

the existing Diamond Elementary School. The

of Defense Education Activity 21st Century

elementary school is a Pre-Kindergarten to 6th

Education Facilities Specifications (EdSpec)

grade school and provide all necessary academic

including: Transparency; Flexibility; Break-out

and support spaces for an estimated 700 students

learning spaces; Performance based learning;

and 78 teachers and additional support staff.

Indoor / outdoor relationships; Furnishings supporting flexibility; Technology immersion;

The design of Diamond Elementary School

Natural light / daylighting; Energy efficiency; and

expresses a contemporary, fun, inviting

Sustainability.

image. The 122,077 SF building will be a fully accessible two level school with higher grade Learning Studios located on the second floor.

Programming includes 9 Neighborhoods with 35 Learning Studios and associated Academic Support spaces, as well as Circulation and School-as-Teaching-Tool opportunities.

NEW CONSTRUCTION SIZE 122,077 SF CAPACITY 700 students GRADE LEVELS PreK-6

forest lake elementary school This new 152,000 SF onsite replacement

and Project Lead the Way labs, classrooms,

school will serve 747 students in grades pre-K

integrated special needs classrooms, and

through 5. The flexible learning environment

collaboration spaces. A guidance suite and art

will accommodate both the NASA Explorer and

classroom are centrally located for easy access,

the Elementary Learning Collaborative (ELS)

opening out onto a rooftop patio above the media

magnet programs, and the two-story building

center with central courtyard below. The lower

will be nestled into the site’s natural topography

level features classrooms and core learning

to complement the scale of the surrounding

areas, and connects to the upper level with a

residential area. The façade blends red brick and

large, colorful, and open ramp that terminates

a dark grey brick base with metal panels to break

at the media center. A large dining commons

up the massing, while contemporary design

area which features floor patterns and ceiling

elements reflect the 21st century education going

clouds recalling celestial imagery opens into a

on inside.

performance space. The full-sized gymnasium is also located on the lower level.

The highly visible main entry at the upper level incorporates a secure entry vestibule for visitors and a separate access for students. The reception area opens onto a welcoming rotunda with NASA-inspired imagery, leading to NASA

ON SITE REPLACEMENT SIZE 152,000 SF CAPACITY 747 students GRADE LEVELS PreK-7

college park elementary school This new 80,000 SF elementary school for

The new school features single-story

New Hanover County Schools accommodates

administration and assembly spaces, and a two-

595 students. The prototype design offers an

story classroom wing. A welcoming entry lobby

economical, functional floor plan, and building

celebrates the school’s owl mascot with a canopy

systems. The project included demolition of an

of leaves, and the interior color palette is tailored

outdated elementary school and careful planning

to the K-5 environment.

to adapt the plan to existing context and site features. The loadbearing masonry structure and metal stud wall framing help to reduce building costs, and the infrastructure is designed for future expansion.

ON SITE REPLACEMENT SIZE 80,349 SF CAPACITY 595 students GRADE LEVELS K-5

bolden elementary & middle school Bolden Elementary/Middle School services

The new school establishes flexible learning

the families living at the Marine Air Station

spaces, technology integration, using the

in Beaufort, South Carolina in the Laurel Bay

building as a learning tool, and environments to

Military Community.

support performance-based learning. The two story building’s envelope, mechanical system,

The school replaced two outdated existing

and lighting are all designed to meet the strict

facilities for students in grades 3-8, providing

energy savings guidelines of the EPACT 2005 and

an educational program which is based around

meet LEED Silver criteria.

DoDEA’s 21st Century Education Facilities criteria. The design is organized with smallerscale learning neighborhoods, with various sizes of academic spaces to support all types of the curriculum. With collaboration space based in the middle of the neighborhoods and classrooms surrounding the hub for collaborative instruction, group learning spaces for smaller-scale project work, and smaller spaces for one-to-one work.

ONSITE REPLACEMENT SIZE 104,230 SF CAPACITY 450 students GRADE LEVELS 3-8

our vision In our commitment to the Southeast, we create architecture that enriches community through a culture of design excellence, expertise, innovation, and collaborative engagement.

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