HKIT designed a new two-story building connecting to an existing historic building by Julia Morgan in order to accommodate the expansion of a multi-cultural pre-school program in San Francisco’s Japantown. This new building will secure the future of this vibrant early childhood educational facility, strengthening ties between the historic neighborhood and the thriving community of NLF families. Spacious new classrooms will feature natural light and an open-space configuration to provide maximum flexibility of use. A rooftop playground and garden will provide space for outdoor play and learning activities. A gracious entryway with elevator in the new building will provide universal access to all levels of both the new preschool addition and the historic 1830 Sutter building. The design reflects and complements the range of styles found throughout Japantown while respectfully relating to the historic Julia Morgan building.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Size: 92 students
Total Gross Building
Area:
9,880 sf (addition)
Site: .21 acres
Completion Date: 2016
Owner: Nihonmachi Little Friends Preschool
HKIT designed a new two-story building connecting to an existing historic building by Julia Morgan in order to accommodate the expansion of a multi-cultural pre-school program in San Francisco’s Japantown. This new building will secure the future of this vibrant early childhood educational facility, strengthening ties between the historic neighborhood and the thriving community of NLF families. Spacious new classrooms will feature natural light and an open-space configuration to provide maximum flexibility of use. A rooftop playground and garden will provide space for outdoor play and learning activities. A gracious entryway with elevator in the new building will provide universal access to all levels of both the new preschool addition and the historic 1830 Sutter building. The design reflects and complements the range of styles found throughout Japantown while respectfully relating to the historic Julia Morgan building.
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Size: 92 students
Total Gross Building
Area:
9,880 sf (addition)
Site: .21 acres
Completion Date: 2016
Owner: Nihonmachi Little Friends Preschool