The Pontiac Elementary School addition and renovation project sought to create a learning environment that not only met the functional needs of the school but also fostered a sense of community, collaboration, and belonging. The design approach aimed to transform the school into a vibrant hub where students could thrive academically and socially. Prior to the renovations and addition, the school was separated into two distinct programs, which disconnected, lacking a sense of wholeness in the school.
The new media center and related arts hub encourages interaction and collaboration among students from different learning styles by transforming the courtyard into outdoor play and learning areas that extend the classroom experience. The redesign of the Montessori classrooms created a more open and flexible learning environment.
The conversion of the former media center into a multi-purpose gym provided a larger, centrally located physical education space for all students. Exterior improvements, such as the extended car rider line and enhanced site circulation, improved accessibility and safety.
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