American School Foundation of Guadalajara | High School

[{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This new seven-story open-air structure has doubled the American\nSchool Foundation of Guadalajara\u2019s academic space in one of Mexico\u2019s rapidly\ngrowing cities. Bold and forward-looking in its approach to serving its 1,500\nstudents, the school draws on the bright colors, natural materials, and crisp\ndesigns that resonate with the city\u2019s cultural heritage and elevate campus\nspirit. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The project was influenced by community feedback gathered across\nthree design workshops, which engaged stakeholders and ensured they felt\nconnected and empowered. The team\u2019s primary goals were to increase classroom\nsize and introduce compelling modern educational facilities. Guided by the idea\nof extending its ground plane upward as developments and high-rise buildings\ncontinue to grow around it, the school has increased its space to accommodate\nenrollment growth and benefit the surrounding community."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Sustainability was crucial to the design, and the school connects to lush\ngreen spaces that harness the city\u2019s climate. More than 90% of the school is\nnaturally lit, and its open design and room arrangement support airflow through\nthe building. The concrete floors, comprised of local sand and crushed stone,\nabsorb the city\u2019s low nighttime temperatures to radiate coolness throughout the\nday. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThis school features effective passive strategies coupled with simple but well-designed interior spaces. Its connections to the site and surrounding environment are very strong.\u201d - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The school\u2019s flexible academic spaces elevate educational aspirations\nand support a wide range of teaching and learning. Indoor classrooms boast\nacoustical wood panels and glass walls that help establish verbal and visual\nconnections between students and faculty both in and out of the classroom.\nAdditional learning environments, such as a library, makerspace, hands-on\nscience lab, and collaborative learning spaces, shape an engaging academic\nenvironment. Motivated by a sense of freedom and connection to their community,\nstudents are encouraged to reflect and reenergize in the school\u2019s outdoor\nclassrooms and rooftop terraces. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The series of common areas and meandering paths help stimulate\ninteraction among the school\u2019s diverse population and between academic\nprograms. Students and faculty are connected directly to the community\nsurrounding them, and the school\u2019s outdoor spaces provide sweeping views of\nGuadalajara. Firmly rooted in its place, the school celebrates its locale while\nproviding an engaging environment for bilingual and bicultural education. "]]]]},"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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