Upon completion of a master plan for Graland Country Day School, BGA undertook the design of a combined Innovation Center and Learning Commons. In order to create a more open and collaborative space, a new building was constructed as a home for both programs. The expansion and existing middle school are joined by an atrium lobby which creates a new main entrance to the school. The existing middle school science rooms were also renovated to create more flexible teaching spaces and two additional lower school science rooms were added in the innovation center. The new learning commons/library houses 21st century learning and meeting spaces, a media room, and office space for staff. The expanded space features flexible instructional space and functions as a student-centered academic heart for the entire school.
Archive for the ‘Innovation’ Category
Graland Country Day School Learning Commons
Thursday, May 4th, 2017King Abdullah Academy
Monday, December 22nd, 2014Bowie Gridley Architects was commissioned to design a new campus for a Pre-K-12 private co-educational day school in Fairfax County, Virginia. The new facility features an Early Childhood Center and co-educational School with separate entries and play spaces for both. The curriculum is highly progressive, incorporating of the latest trends in the design for 21st Century Learning in a manner that is culturally consistent with the school’s mission.
Piedmont Environmental Council Headquarters
Monday, December 15th, 2014The renovation and addition of the Piedmont Environmental Council’s headquarters includes an existing structure and a new addition to provide additional office and meeting spaces. Alteration work within the existing structure was extensive including new plumbing and finishes and lighting replacement. Work clusters are arranged to facilitate collaborative interactions among the staff and separate work groups. The project more than doubles the size of the facility and features sustainable design principles.
Georgetown University Library
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011The master plan and concept design services provided by Bowie Gridley Architects in association with Kallmann, McKinnell & Wood, recommend the renovation of the existing 201,600 sf library and addition of 155,500 sf featuring a student center, a café, computer center and special exhibits. The design opens the facility to natural daylight with views to the Potomac River, while signalling arrival to the main campus
Roland Park Country School
Monday, January 24th, 2011This award winning, LEED Gold certified new athletic facility boasts a 3 court gymnasium with suspended 3-lane track, fitness center, rowing tank, locker rooms, Hall of Fame, day care center and training facility. The building features ribbon windows, curving towers, an exposed structural framework, and horizontal bands of earth-toned masonry.
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American University SOC
Monday, December 27th, 2010A modern façade juxtaposed with a neo-classical design conveys a high-tech image for the School of Communication and opens the University’s historic McKinley Building to the main campus. State-of-the-art newsroom, classrooms, offices and support spaces prepare students for work in journalism, broadcast, or film. A central atrium adds spaces for lectures and events. The project meets rigorous standards of sustainability and was certified LEED Gold.
George School Library Learning Commons
Monday, December 27th, 2010The new LEED Gold learning commons and library provides more flexible, collaborative faculty-student group space, individual quiet study areas, and greater access to technology. Another special feature is the green design that reflects the school’s concern for our earth’s resources. Heating and cooling is supplied by a geothermal system, rain water is directed to rain gardens and absorbed on a vegetation roof, and overall the building will save energy and produce fewer carbon emissions.
Bowie Gridley Architects was also selected to design a new athletic center for George School, which is currently well under construction.
