Charter oak international academy

CHARTER OAK INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

NOVEMBER 06, 2013

INTRODUCTION

COMMUNITY SUGGESTIONS

• No parking in front

• Off-street vehicular access

• Open space/green buffer

• Welcoming – sustainable

• Re-create flag circle

Site Design

• Visitors sense of arrival

• Building away from roads• Pedestrian access

• I like the shade the trees provide

COMMUNITY SUGGESTIONS

Building design

• Bigger and low sill windows

• Clean, fresh, embracing nature

• Salvage historic elements

• Brick façade

• Light, open, and inviting

• Global IB integrated into architecture

• Media center is hub of COIA

• Multiple community uses

• Keep scale of new school consistent with neighborhood

• A modern, traditional, castle

ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAM

90,126 GSF

PROGRAM DIAGRAM

global awareness

organization

place & time

expression

ARCHITECTURE & IB

sharing

units of inquiry

OVERALL BUILDING DESIGN

Pathway Scheme

engage

OPTION 1

OPTION 1 Pathway Scheme

engage

OPTION 2 The Village Scheme

play

OPTION 2 The Village Scheme

play

OPTION 3 Growth Rings Scheme

learn

OPTION 3 Growth Rings Scheme

learn

SITE LAYOUT

PUBLIC COMMENTS

1. Maintain Park Like Setting

2. Preserve as Many Large Mature Trees as Possible

3. Improve Traffic Flow and Safety

4. Keep Parking Inboard and Away from Residences

5. Separate Pre-K, Parent, & Bus Drop-off and Pick-up Areas

6. Keep Playscapes Visible from the Street

7. Preserve Sterling Field Track

8. Keep Scale of New School Consistent with Neighborhood

CONCEPT 1

CONCEPT 2

CONCEPT 3

CONCEPT 4

SUMMARY