Taft 9-12 HS

Flexibe Teacher workstation

Hughes 7-12

The best space at Hughes was the “Media Center”.  This room offered flexible tables and chair on casters, and offered white boards, mobile white boards, and computers against a wall.  Soft seating was also provided.

Clark k-8 Motessori.  Major paradigm shift.  Classrooms are organized in a (2) to 50 model (two teachers to 50 students).  Classrooms are carpeted to be more friendly to student’s working on the floor, and creative furniture arrangements foster a more casual learning environment.  

Flexible walls divide the larger space into 2 smaller spaces, with magnetic and white board capabilities on the moveable wall.  

Teachers desk’s (the same desks as at Taft) are shown in a more open casual arrangement, with students invited to work at the teachers station.  Short throw projectors overcome the  brightness of the rooms due to their daylighting features.

We could do something like this at the new MS cafeteria.  No need for a full depth stage (since we have Fay) but could do the proscenium opening and curtain with shallow depth for speakers and presentation at the new cafeteria.  More flexibility of space, more options.

Gym utilized natural lighting from daylight openings in the ceiling.

This photo sums up my opinion of the shortcomings of Taft, Hughes, and Clark.  All schools lacked differentiated space sizes.  Here is an example of a small group of students who might have been better served by a small group room. 

PG “The Gym”

Consider our group very fortunate to spend some time in this space!  Thank you P&G.  Flexible studios were provided where large teams could work with sufficient technology access and acoustical privacy.  

Studios offered views to the outside, and tables and chairs on casters to foster flexibility.  

The “Guide on the Side” replaces the “Sage on the Stage” with furniture and access to technology that supports his mission.  

Any yes … fun.