King Open/Cambridge Street Upper School & Community Complex

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"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"After immersing itself in the\ncommunity, the design team discovered two main ideas that shaped the vision for\nthe project: the importance of open space in the dense urban neighborhood and\nthe city\u2019s commitment to inclusion and lifelong learning. Across its 273,000\nsquare feet, the complex includes an elementary school, upper school, the city\u2019s\npublic school administrative office, an afterschool program, community pools, a\nbranch library, and more than one acre of open space. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u0022This inviting project achieves net\nzero for an average cost in a challenging climate. The jury appreciated how the\nentry incorporates all the things this campus does.\u0022 - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Throughout, an array of spaces to\ngather, recreate, and reflect offer something for all users. All of its programmatic\nelements were designed by the team to work together in creating a complex that\nserves as the neighborhood\u2019s new heart. Its massing reflects a civic amenity\nthat was located on the site since 1895, and its scale was honed to fit\nseamlessly into its residential context. The building is divided into two\nparts, reducing its overall scale while simultaneously forming a central green\nspine that connects to the city and the adjacent Donnelly Field. Its curved\nforms connect its two halves to create a new civic plaza, while the arc of the\nterracotta-clad school building continues through the library\u2019s glazed fa\u00e7ade\nto create a transparent and welcoming beacon that activates the plaza. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Feedback gathered through numerous user\ngroup sessions informed the project\u2019s role as a true community center that\nacknowledges the community\u2019s needs and respect for equity, diversity, and\ninclusion. The complex doubles the size of the preschool, providing more\naccessible educational space for all residents, while the kitchen incorporates\nrecipes from families that represent their cultural traditions. The schools\u2019\nautism spectrum disorder and special education programs provide an inclusive\nlearning experience for all students while addressing sensory and physical\nneeds. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u0022The\ncommunity engagement and integration are this project\u2019s highlights and can\nserve as a model for other schools. When schools become shared resources and\nare active all year, it changes the conversation around municipal cost and\nbenefit.\u0022 - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The project is part of the city\u2019s\nInnovation Agenda, an ambitious plan that seeks to advance its public schools\ninto the 21"],[0,[0],1,"st"],[0,[],0," century and prepare students for the future. Through a\nrobust planning process and thoughtful design, the complex reinforces each\nschool\u2019s pedagogy while allowing for future flexibility. Each grade is arranged\ninto neighborhoods that feature large classrooms, shared project-based breakout\nrooms, student services, and faculty workrooms. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"As a leader in science and technology,\nCambridge set an additional goal to include a curriculum reflective of its\ncommitment. Science and STEAM rooms put learning on display through their\nprominent placement, and the ground-floor STEAM corridor faces an exterior\nLearning Courtyard to encourage teamwork and learning that extends beyond the\nclassroom walls. The building itself is a learning lab, and its sustainable\nfeatures are displayed in a manner that prompts learning opportunities. Its\ninterior includes digital dashboards at every entry, custom educational\ngraphics, display areas for student projects, and visible heating and cooling\nelements."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The project is a pilot for Net Zero\nCambridge, a plan that was developed as a response to the community\u2019s desire to\nachieve a healthier and more resilient city. As such, it has helped clarify the\noverall plan and has become a demonstration program for how a net zero emissions\nbuilding can be designed and financed. "]]]]},"title":"Project highlights"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["a",["href","https:\/\/www.aia.org\/resources\/6077668-framework-for-design-excellence","target","_new"]],["strong"],["em"]],"sections":[[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The "],[0,[0],1,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"],[0,[],0," represents the defining principles of good design in the 21st century. 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