Upon entering the school grounds, students and parents are instantly immersed in the school’s uplifting environment. A rammed earth wall lines the entry way, and students find their school streets highlighted by 100 year old recycled Redwood trees. The uniquely-designed classrooms are flooded with natural light, and complemented with energy-efficient LED lights.
In addition to pushing half of the learning experience outside, Trilogy maintained the interior/exterior connection by making the walls nearly transparent. Finally, the entire school has received an earth-friendly paint job so that it does not contrast too much with the dramatic natural environment in which it has been built.
Now this is the kind of school we want for our kids… how about you?
+ Trilogy Architecture
Via WAN
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A boring monochromatic classroom is hardly the ideal environment for inspring young minds, but the Redding School of Arts in California is breathing new life into education with a bold and spectacular new building. Designed by Trilogy Architecture and a
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The Redding School of Arts has taken a much more colorful approach to education!
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Sweeping view of the campus at dusk withthe building’s exterior surfaces and the interior space illuminated. Driveway in the forground, curving east towards the play yard.
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From the North gallery, looking Southwest towards the seating area and the three stages at dusk
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The Eastern Breezeway on the 1st Floor has a climate control ventilation duct
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This classroom overlooks the park and natural daylight floods the room
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Messanine looking Northeast, early morning light, looking towards classrooms with the play yard and walkway below.
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South Gallery looking East with adjacent classrooms. The library is in the background with students lounging and playing instruments. Exterior climate control system
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The Redding School of the Arts Amphitheater seating area loking North
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The amphitheater center stage with models (released) on stage at dusk using exisitng and augmented lighting.
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This is the Arts Western Lobby and entrance.
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This is the Art Room with a view of the trees and play yard.
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This is the Kindergarten Room – looking towards the entry
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