Presentation #2 - Arlingtonva
Sustainable Strategies for School Development in Urbanizing Areas
Elementary Schools in different contexts
Mixed-Use Schools in urbanizing contexts
A Corridor School as a part of a mixed- use development in Arlington VA
A2
A1 PRECEDENT ANALYSIS
DESIGN APPROACH
Design Issues Elementary School Program ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
SITE SELECTION Site Analysis
PRECEDENT ANALYSIS
PRECEDENT ANALYSIS
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Average $/ student for projects in T3 and T4 contexts is about $20,000-$30,000 lower than T5 and T6 context
•
Average built area Sq ft / student is more for T5 and T6 projects (by about 20 sq ft) than T3 and T4 projects,
•
Average land area Sq.ft/ child decreases drastically from T4 projects to T5 projects (by about 500 sq.ft). Generally, it reduces from T3 projects to T6 projects.
•
Average number of floors increase from T3 projects to T6 projects (by about 1-2 floors between contexts).
Mixed-Use Schools in urbanizing contexts
•
Projects from New York
•
Public- Private partnership
•
Private developer did the shell and in some cases also the core of school building.
•
Tax credits for private developers
•
Capacity ranging from 300-650 students
•
Schools are 4-5 stories high in 12-71 story building
•
Retail, open space and office also a part of mixed use along with residential and school.
Design Issues- Critical Issues
Future Expansion and Reuse Shared Community
Efficient Footprint
Facility Separation of Grades
Efficient Circulation
Collaborative Learning
Design Issues- Optional Issues Daylighting
Connection to Outdoor Spaces
Multiple Floors
Elementary School Program 28 CLASSROOMS
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The program was developed mostly from Virginia state guidelines
•
Special Ed is from Arlington Public School (APS) guidelines
•
Halls, toilet & HVAC – 35%
•
Outdoor play area +paved surface = 8000 sq.ft Playground req. = 120’ x 100’ (state guidelines)
DESIGN APPROACH
Issue 1 Daylighting
Linear Bay
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requires large or linear parcels.
•
has very efficient circulation.
•
permits other programs for mixed use on top floors, but may require a different entrance lobby.
•
Integrating functions in a structure adjoining this building will be tricky
•
The programs are separated, few opportunities for a vibrant common space
•
The scheme allows separate access to public areas.
DESIGN APPROACH Perpendicular Bays
Issue 1 Daylighting •
can fit on most sites.
•
permits other programs for mixed use on top floors
•
building can be connected from dining facilities and Multi-function space area.
•
allows more mixing of programs
•
the Public area can have same or separate access.
•
the private learning spaces branch off from the public spaces.
DESIGN APPROACH
Issue 2 Connection to Outdoor Spaces
Courtyard
•
more isolated programs but more interaction with outdoor play areas.
•
opportunity to expand programs on terraces
•
classrooms around the court create a unique environment.
•
if the courtyard is covered it can be used in a mixed-use scenario
•
placement of courts results in different building proportion.
•
both courts can have different level and nature of interaction depending on the type of activities around them.
DESIGN APPROACH Common Core and Lobby
Issue 3 Multi-Level
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PK- 1 are housed on 2 levels
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possibility of a central social space.
•
roof (86’ x 100’) can be used for playground
•
stacking of similar programs allows dedicated access
•
Other option with gymnasium on level 5 with residential floors above the school in a mixed-use scenario.
SITE SELECTION
Arlington County: Regional Setting and Main Features
SITE SELECTION Consideration Criteria: •
Sites proposed for mixed use or housing development in Metro Corridors
•
Sites considered for school development in Public Land for Public Good Study14
•
Sites considered for affordable housing developments in Public Land for Public Good Study
SITE SELECTION A Corridor School: •
Transit Corridor School- The service area of this school could stretch along one of the metro corridors
•
a corridor school will help serve the increasing population
•
a corridor school can help relieve pressure on existing elementary schools serving these areas.
•
students and their parents could travel by metro rail
•
safe access to metro station
•
also served by Metro and ART buses
SITE SELECTION Site Selection Criteria:
Possible Sites:
•
Proper transit –ART or Metro bus and rail services for transportation
•
Located centrally
•
Mixed-use school development.
•
Safe access
•
shared community facilities
•
Proper site proportion
•
Lot size not more than 3 acres
•
Under consideration for future development.
•
A sloping site allowing two levels of egress discharge.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Quincy Park, Ballston (R-B corridor) Virginia Highlands Park, Pentagon City (J-D corridor) Clarendon West, Clarendon (R-B corridor) Mazda Site, Ballston (R-B corridor)
SITE SELECTION
Possible Sites:
SITE SELECTION
Possible Sites:
Quincy Park
Clarendon West
Virginia Highland Park
Mazda Block
SITE SELECTION
Possible Sites:
Clarendon West
Mazda Block
SITE SELECTION
Possible Sites:
Quincy Park
Clarendon West
Virginia Highland Park Mazda Block
Site Analysis
Quincy Park lot 1
Site Proportions:
Quincy Park lot 2
Virginia Highland Park
Clarendon West
Mazda Block
Site Analysis
Zoning and Land Use:
Site Analysis
Topography:
Site Analysis
Distance from Metro Station:
QUINCY PARK
CLARENDON WEST
MAZDA BLOCK
VIRGINIA HIGHLAND PARK
Site Analysis
Bus Transit:
QUINCY PARK
CLARENDON WEST
MAZDA BLOCK VIRGINIA HIGHLAND PARK
Elementary Schools in different contexts
Mixed-Use Schools in urbanizing contexts
A Corridor School as a part of a mixed- use development in Arlington VA
A2
A1 PRECEDENT ANALYSIS
DESIGN APPROACH
Design Issues Elementary School Program ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
SITE SELECTION Site Analysis
Elementary Schools in different contexts
Mixed-Use Schools in urbanizing contexts
A Corridor School as a part of a mixed- use development in Arlington VA
A2
A1 PRECEDENT ANALYSIS
DESIGN APPROACH
Design Issues Elementary School Program ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
SITE SELECTION Site Analysis
PRECEDENT ANALYSIS
PRECEDENT ANALYSIS
•
Average $/ student for projects in T3 and T4 contexts is about $20,000-$30,000 lower than T5 and T6 context
•
Average built area Sq ft / student is more for T5 and T6 projects (by about 20 sq ft) than T3 and T4 projects,
•
Average land area Sq.ft/ child decreases drastically from T4 projects to T5 projects (by about 500 sq.ft). Generally, it reduces from T3 projects to T6 projects.
•
Average number of floors increase from T3 projects to T6 projects (by about 1-2 floors between contexts).
Mixed-Use Schools in urbanizing contexts
•
Projects from New York
•
Public- Private partnership
•
Private developer did the shell and in some cases also the core of school building.
•
Tax credits for private developers
•
Capacity ranging from 300-650 students
•
Schools are 4-5 stories high in 12-71 story building
•
Retail, open space and office also a part of mixed use along with residential and school.
Design Issues- Critical Issues
Future Expansion and Reuse Shared Community
Efficient Footprint
Facility Separation of Grades
Efficient Circulation
Collaborative Learning
Design Issues- Optional Issues Daylighting
Connection to Outdoor Spaces
Multiple Floors
Elementary School Program 28 CLASSROOMS
•
The program was developed mostly from Virginia state guidelines
•
Special Ed is from Arlington Public School (APS) guidelines
•
Halls, toilet & HVAC – 35%
•
Outdoor play area +paved surface = 8000 sq.ft Playground req. = 120’ x 100’ (state guidelines)
DESIGN APPROACH
Issue 1 Daylighting
Linear Bay
•
requires large or linear parcels.
•
has very efficient circulation.
•
permits other programs for mixed use on top floors, but may require a different entrance lobby.
•
Integrating functions in a structure adjoining this building will be tricky
•
The programs are separated, few opportunities for a vibrant common space
•
The scheme allows separate access to public areas.
DESIGN APPROACH Perpendicular Bays
Issue 1 Daylighting •
can fit on most sites.
•
permits other programs for mixed use on top floors
•
building can be connected from dining facilities and Multi-function space area.
•
allows more mixing of programs
•
the Public area can have same or separate access.
•
the private learning spaces branch off from the public spaces.
DESIGN APPROACH
Issue 2 Connection to Outdoor Spaces
Courtyard
•
more isolated programs but more interaction with outdoor play areas.
•
opportunity to expand programs on terraces
•
classrooms around the court create a unique environment.
•
if the courtyard is covered it can be used in a mixed-use scenario
•
placement of courts results in different building proportion.
•
both courts can have different level and nature of interaction depending on the type of activities around them.
DESIGN APPROACH Common Core and Lobby
Issue 3 Multi-Level
•
PK- 1 are housed on 2 levels
•
possibility of a central social space.
•
roof (86’ x 100’) can be used for playground
•
stacking of similar programs allows dedicated access
•
Other option with gymnasium on level 5 with residential floors above the school in a mixed-use scenario.
SITE SELECTION
Arlington County: Regional Setting and Main Features
SITE SELECTION Consideration Criteria: •
Sites proposed for mixed use or housing development in Metro Corridors
•
Sites considered for school development in Public Land for Public Good Study14
•
Sites considered for affordable housing developments in Public Land for Public Good Study
SITE SELECTION A Corridor School: •
Transit Corridor School- The service area of this school could stretch along one of the metro corridors
•
a corridor school will help serve the increasing population
•
a corridor school can help relieve pressure on existing elementary schools serving these areas.
•
students and their parents could travel by metro rail
•
safe access to metro station
•
also served by Metro and ART buses
SITE SELECTION Site Selection Criteria:
Possible Sites:
•
Proper transit –ART or Metro bus and rail services for transportation
•
Located centrally
•
Mixed-use school development.
•
Safe access
•
shared community facilities
•
Proper site proportion
•
Lot size not more than 3 acres
•
Under consideration for future development.
•
A sloping site allowing two levels of egress discharge.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Quincy Park, Ballston (R-B corridor) Virginia Highlands Park, Pentagon City (J-D corridor) Clarendon West, Clarendon (R-B corridor) Mazda Site, Ballston (R-B corridor)
SITE SELECTION
Possible Sites:
SITE SELECTION
Possible Sites:
Quincy Park
Clarendon West
Virginia Highland Park
Mazda Block
SITE SELECTION
Possible Sites:
Clarendon West
Mazda Block
SITE SELECTION
Possible Sites:
Quincy Park
Clarendon West
Virginia Highland Park Mazda Block
Site Analysis
Quincy Park lot 1
Site Proportions:
Quincy Park lot 2
Virginia Highland Park
Clarendon West
Mazda Block
Site Analysis
Zoning and Land Use:
Site Analysis
Topography:
Site Analysis
Distance from Metro Station:
QUINCY PARK
CLARENDON WEST
MAZDA BLOCK
VIRGINIA HIGHLAND PARK
Site Analysis
Bus Transit:
QUINCY PARK
CLARENDON WEST
MAZDA BLOCK VIRGINIA HIGHLAND PARK
Elementary Schools in different contexts
Mixed-Use Schools in urbanizing contexts
A Corridor School as a part of a mixed- use development in Arlington VA
A2
A1 PRECEDENT ANALYSIS
DESIGN APPROACH
Design Issues Elementary School Program ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
SITE SELECTION Site Analysis
