FURNITURE ARRANGEMENT

All spaces, both public and private use, are designed to be adaptable to a variety of furniture arrangements. These layouts can accommodate a variety of functions depending on the range of desired uses assigned to the space. These functions are a direct result of the users needs within the facility. For example, the study hall, can also act as a formal assembly place, when needed.

Key

Service/Utility Spaces

Exterior Spaces

Specialized Classrooms Administrative Spaces Workshop Classrooms Circulatory/Common Spaces

Diagram 04 depicts the utilization of space within the organized grid system. Roughly 35 % of the square footage is dedicated to outdoor learning environments within the facility. About 27.5 % is used for circulatory and common spaces. Indoor classrooms are divided between specialized rooms (10 %) and workshops (17.5 %). Administrative facilities and utility rooms make up another 5 % of the square footage respectively. In terms of spatial relationships, publicly used spaces are centralized within the building while semi-private and private spaces encompass the perimeter. All classrooms are ensured adjacency to both outdoor learning environments, as well as common spaces, which can serve the dual purpose of both circulation and collaboration. Service and utility room such as restrooms are placed in proximity to the different concentrations of user groups. For example, the primary restrooms are located at the end of a common space for easy access to students, while the restrooms set for administration are set within their offices.

Materiality is managed according to efficiency and availability. Repetition of forms in a grid pattern is a common motif, angular cuts dissect this grid plane to provide visual interest, and break the box mold.

As a result of the social justice nature of the project, implementation of technology within the facility is not a priority in design considerations.