Relevant + Flexible + Inspirational
In this world, the one constant is change. Change can present challenges but also a tremendous amount of opportunity. We like to be the “glass-half-full” kind of people. Now, more than ever, it is apparent that educational facilities and spaces need to be relevant, flexible, and inspirational.
Relevancy is key. School districts, campuses, and individual buildings need to provide skills and opportunities to learners of a wide variety of ages, abilities, and experiences. Each building and each space within a building must be designed for age appropriateness to facilitate maximum learning potential. This post-Covid world includes highly cleanable surfaces and interior finishes, space to spread out when needed, integrated technology for those learning from a distance, and up-to-date HVAC systems, among many other aspects. Through effective listening and communication, Cornerstone can help determine your needs in an effort to remain adaptable and relevant during this day-and-age and far into the future.
Even prior to pandemic-related needs for flexibility, Cornerstone has had a hand in creating educational spaces that withstand the test of time.
“Even prior to pandemic-related needs for flexibility, Cornerstone has had a hand in creating educational spaces that withstand the test of time”
Incorporating large and small spaces for collaboration
Areas for active learning
Movable partitions
Modular furniture elements
Outdoor learning spaces
The ideas in the list above can open up the possibilities within a building and stretch it far beyond the four walls of a traditional classroom. The result is a creative, flexible design that is well thought out and can be enjoyed by many future generations.
Lastly, we cannot forget that educational facilities should be inspiring. Good architectural design can inspire students to ponder, explore, inquire, and discover. Appropriate design should serve as an inspiration to the community to be good stewards when it comes to the environment, life cycle costs, and continued relevancy as a community and educational asset.
We at Cornerstone Architects want to contribute to your success. We want to create inspiring spaces that enable student success and we want to do this responsibly, safely, and efficiently.
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