Elementary Schools Elem HONORABLE MENTION OUTSTANDING DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE IN EDUCATION 12
Takoma Education Campus DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, WASHINGTON, D.C. D ECEMBER 2010 SAW THE TAKOMA EDUCATION CAMPUS
almost completely destroyed by fire. Just one year later, the school has literally risen from the ashes, thanks to a renovation and restoration effort that transformed the former open
plan building into a 21st-century educational facility. The interior learning environment is completely restructured to support a new
innovative arts integration program. The once windowless classrooms are now bright and airy dance and performance studios. Students enjoy abundant natural daylighting, thanks to rows of bump-out windows, "liv- ing" light wells and the extensive use of interior glass. Planning and design efforts
created a series of small learning communities. Classrooms are connected by a central pathway, which offers informal learning spaces for students and acts as a visual focal point. Other student-
centered efforts include sound attenuation, indoor air quality and thermal comfort. In fact, despite the fast-track, eight-month design and construction schedule, Takoma is still slated to achieve LEED Gold certification. EDS
ARCHITECT
Fanning Howey Bryant Mitchell Architects
EDWIN R. SCHMIDT, AIA 703/519-9822
ALTON P. GREEN, RA 202/545-1601
PROJECT INFO
CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR COMPLETION DATE
GROSS AREA (SQ. FT.) PER PUPIL (SQ. FT.) CAPACITY (STUDENTS)
CURRENT ENROLLMENT SITE SIZE (ACRES)
COST PER STUDENT COST PER SQ. FT. TOTAL COST
Kaya Henderson Dec. 2011
119,000 369 450
322 5
$72,321 $195 $24,080,000
EDUCATION DESIGN SHOWCASE
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