This project consists of an entirely new replacement of an existing K-5 school with 520 students for the Oakland USD. The new school is designed to be a Zero Net Energy (ZNE) ready facility. In order to meet this goal the buildings are super-insulated and natural daylighting was maximized in order to reduce energy requirements. The program includes 17 classrooms, specialized art, music and dance classrooms, library, multi-use/dining, administrative and support spaces. Massing and form carefully blend with the existing Art Deco portico, which has been retained to reflect the school’s history and roots. New elements provide lively patterns and colors in order to reflect the nature of the schools highly successful arts-focused curriculum.
Design Awards:
2022 Merit Award, Best Educational Project – Gold Nugget Design Awards, PCBC
Location: Oakland, CA
Total Gross Building Area: 53,321 sf
Sustainability: Zero Net Energy (ZNE)-Ready
Completion Date: 2020
Owner: Oakland Unified School District
This project consists of an entirely new replacement of an existing K-5 school with 520 students for the Oakland USD. The new school is designed to be a Zero Net Energy (ZNE) ready facility. In order to meet this goal the buildings are super-insulated and natural daylighting was maximized in order to reduce energy requirements. The program includes 17 classrooms, specialized art, music and dance classrooms, library, multi-use/dining, administrative and support spaces. Massing and form carefully blend with the existing Art Deco portico, which has been retained to reflect the school’s history and roots. New elements provide lively patterns and colors in order to reflect the nature of the schools highly successful arts-focused curriculum.
Design Awards:
2022 Merit Award, Best Educational Project – Gold Nugget Design Awards, PCBC
Location:
Oakland, CA
Total Gross Building Area: 53,321 sf
Sustainability: Zero Net Energy (ZNE)-Ready
Completion Date: 2020
Owner: Oakland Unified School District