{"id":13309,"date":"2020-09-21T04:25:27","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T04:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/texasschoolarchitecture.org\/?page_id=13309"},"modified":"2020-09-21T04:29:06","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T04:29:06","slug":"2020-danville-middle-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/texasschoolarchitecture.org\/?page_id=13309","title":{"rendered":"2020\u2014Danville Middle School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t
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Comal ISD\u2014Danville Middle School
\nArchitect: O’Connell Robertson<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As the District\u2019s first all-new Middle School in approximately 30 years, a 21st century vision for the new campus focused on a flexible, project-based learning model that included an increased importance on Performing Arts and CTE pathways. In the heart of one of the nation\u2019s fastest growing districts, the new campus serves an expanding community that\u2019s embracing its transformation from a historic rural area to a destination district.<\/p>\n

Design<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exterior design embraces local, durable materials reflecting the community\u2019s longstanding sense of pride while the interior promotes flexibility and open flow. The Learning and Media Center, the \u201cCampus Heart\u201d connects key spaces through changes in color, material and texture helping to guide and inform students. Collaboration spaces are highlighted through soft materials, a ribbon of color, and \u201cengine gear\u201d imagery evoking \u201cwheels turning\u201d as students explore and discover.<\/p>\n

Value<\/strong><\/p>\n

District stakeholders worked with the design team early in planning to establish guiding principles for thoughtful, efficient, cost-effective design decisions. These principals prioritized flexibility, ensuring all learning spaces would be multipurpose. Additionally, cost saving measures were identified and implemented starting in design resulting from estimated costs. District design standards were crafted to address the budget as well as identify bid alternates to control project costs.<\/p>\n

Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n

This school was focused on creating a true, long lasting, maintainable, and conscientious facility. The design steps down with the topography to utilize the 35+ feet of fall across the building. Solar shading at critical exposures, energy efficient chillers, low water use fixtures, limited irrigation, and reflective roofing were among the many strategies to achieve an energy effective facility. The use of exterior materials with integrated finishes reduces the need for periodic maintenance.<\/p>\n

Community<\/strong><\/p>\n

The new Middle School design was directly shaped by the community it serves. During Visioning and Concept Development, District and community stakeholders participated in interactive design exercises to organize program spaces on the site that best reflected the District\u2019s tradition, and future vision. While the building looks to the future, the school name honors District history and continues to teach students about the one-room school that served the original community settlement.<\/p>\n

\"Planning\u2014StarPlanning<\/strong><\/p>\n

District leadership, community stakeholders, parents, students and members of the bond advisory committee joined the design team in a 3-month Visioning and Concept Development process. Out of this effort came the mission: Middle school is where students discover themselves and their passions; the school shall be a place for and of discovery. The program and design concepts developed around a project-based delivery model encourage student led learning through collaboration across disciplines.<\/p>\n

School Transformation<\/strong><\/p>\n

The design team was inspired by David Thornburg’s Primordial Metaphors for learning (Cave, Mountaintop, Campfire, Watering-hole) as the places where Exploration, Proclamation, Engagement and Collaboration needed to support PBL and the evolution of student discovery. These places are witnessed by the 4 levels of flexibility: the fully open learning center\u2014the campus heart to the corridor nooks; destination \u2018maker\u2019 areas; grand stair; and outdoor platforms to the 9 \u201cstages\u201d throughout the school.<\/p>\n

\"Stars Star of Distinction Category Winner<\/em><\/p>\n

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