International Baccalaureate Elementary School

JK–8 School for Global Citizens

A school district prototype design was substantially altered to adapt the elementary school to its undersized urban site. The design maximizesmaximises site usage by incorporating rooftop playgrounds, underground parking and storm water retention, and social and study activities in wide hallways. Sustainable design features present tangible learning opportunities for students.

The school design takes it cue from the international baccalaureate curriculum to create an immersive educational environment connecting students with their place in the world. Feature windows frame views to local landmarks, corridors are teaching tools with block long maps of the world in terrazzo and the landscaped rooftop connects both nature and the City.