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LOWER MERION MIDDLE SCHOOLDESIGN CONCEPT PROPOSALLower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Engaging. Listening. Delivering.Lower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Creating Success Around the RegionSpiezleHamilton, NJSpiezleMedia, PALower Merion Middle School Design Proposal3

Scott DownieScott MalinRichard QuinnJill Di ClementiTodd WaskowitzPrincipal/LeadArchitectSenior Associate/Project ManagerPlanCon LeaderAssociate PrincipalDir. of Media, PA OfficeQA/QCDirector of InteriorDesignDirector of ConstructionAdmin/ Cost EstimatingMEP andStructuralEngineeringJames SeamanChris HazeltonMike PosthumusPrincipal/LeadProgramming and EducationalDevelopmentSenior LearningDesignerJusten DippelLearning DesignerSenior DesignerLower Merion Middle School Design Proposal4

We are Architects. We are Educators.Lower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Bringing Ideas from Around the WorldLower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Research-Based PracticeLower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Learning Drives Design“The physical environment in which learning occursshould be designed and constructed around powerfultheories of learning, rather than requiring that ourtheories of learning be adapted to fit into obsoletestructures.”Professor Emeritus Richard Elmore HarvardLower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Stakeholder EngagementCREATING A VISION TOGETHERBest results happen when: Learning happens Stakeholders have a voice and ownershipof future Processes are transparent Diverse cultures find common ground Visioning is a unique expression of thecommunityPresentation Approach: Provocation active learning(individual/collaborative) reflection cross pollinationLower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Stakeholder EngagementSTRENGTH THROUGH DIVERSITYLower MerionDesign TeamTeachersCommunitySchool LeadersStudentsStrategic Partners Middle School Design Proposal

Lower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Lower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Lower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

LMSD Strategic VisionBold Statement 1: Redefining SuccessProject-based learning Support varied learning formats Engage explorations of creativity ,critical thinking, love of learning Fluid integration of technology Individual and group activity space Create forums for public engagementand integration with communityLearningCommunities Project -based learning Professional learning opportunities14 Lower Merion Middle School Design ProposalPresentation and Critique

LMSD Strategic VisionBold Statement 2: Transformative Curriculum Interdisciplinary, student -driven Fluid, adaptable and varied space Inquiry -based learningFabrication /DaVinci Labs Diverse space and learning practices Global awareness and connections Innovation as the rule , not the exception Outside the building Outside the day Professional learning opportunities15 Lower Merion Middle School Design ProposalOutdoor learningopportunities

LMSD Strategic VisionBold Statement 3: Commitment to Professional Learning Spaces that fosterjoint planning andmentor exchange Varied environmentsProfessionalLearningCommunities Collaborative professional learning Foster engagement and exploration Harness educators’ collective wisdom Fluid, integrated technology Professional Learning Community16 Lower Merion Middle School Design ProposalTeam planning and flexiblespace across disciplines

LMSD Strategic VisionBold Statement 4: Student-Driven Schools Space that supports varied learningstyles/modalities Value self-reflection and inquiry aswell as group learning Nurture and celebrate student voices Space that enables students withdevelopmentally-appropriateopportunities to pursue differentiatedareas of interest Professional learning opportunities17 Lower Merion Middle School Design ProposalCommons, TownSquare SpaceLearningcommunities,Heart,Da Vinci Labs

LMSD Strategic VisionBold Statement 5: Spirit of Community Create space that supportsintra community engagement Cross-pollination , andcommunity engagementOutdoor Learning,Community Spaceextra- Facilitate community outreach Spaces for experiential learning, ongoingservice, and community engagement Leverage expertise of school and schoolpartners to create learning opportunities18 Lower Merion Middle School Design ProposalHeart, Cafe’,Safe/Secure Entry

LOWER MERION MIDDLE SCHOOLDESIGN CONCEPT PROPOSALLower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Site DesignAnalysis Use existing entry. Grades slope downfrom center (existingmansion). Demolish buildings Field opportunities Natural educationalfeatures in steepslope/wooded areas Integrate multi -storybuilding with slopes20 Lower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Site DesignConcept A/B Separate Bus-Carcirculation. Central environmentallearning lab - open to sitebased outdoor learning. Outdoor cafe’ gatheringspace options. Parking surface orcovered by field option. Court/Field Options21 Lower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Site DesignConcept C Potential additionalcourt/field options. Up to (1) stand alone; (2)overlapped; (1) practice;(5-6 T courts) Weekend and after hoursparking could occur ondrives. Can interconnect withnatural features22 Lower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Site DesignCOMM. PORCHCourtyard SketchOUTDOORDININGADMINCAFEMAIN ENTRANCEHEARTATHLETICFIELDSCREATIVEARTS[3] RAMPHITHEATEROPENRECREATIONALNATURALIST LEARNING-CLASSROOM IN THE TREES-ECO-POND-NATURE TRAIL-ROPES COURSE-CAMPFIRE CIRCLES23 Lower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

ProgrammingFloor Plan Layouts (9 Learning Communities)Structured for flexibility,security, PlanConrequirementsCreative ArtsCreative dentGalleryOutdoor LearningOutdoor Learning24 Lower Merion Middle School Design ProposalScienceHubMech. /DeliveryScienceHubLOWER LEVELKitchenMAIN LEVELUPPER LEVEL

Learning CommunityVaried Spaces Uses“Incubator”Small Group RoomIdeal for 2-8 students, the“incubators” provide a small,secure place to incubate bigideas. Great for small groupbreakout, 1 on 1 instruction, oreven individual testing.Outdoor LearningCommonsThe heart of the learning community provides space for multiple zones of activity,from large group presentations by education partners, to project based work at abig table, to individual work at the media bar or carve-out spaces for 1-2students.TEACHERWORKROOMSTEAM LABDIGITALLABSeminar RoomIdeal for groups of 8-20 todiscuss, debate, and developideas around a table in aquieter, focused setting.Technology brings expertsfrom around the world intothe room through videoconferencing screens. Theroom doubles as a technologylab, with workstations.25 Lower Merion Middle School Design ProposalLearning SuiteFlexible learning studios, eachideal for 24-30 students, can becombined by opening foldingdoors to create a larger space for60-100 students or large project.Each Learning Studio isconnected to the Commons byglass overhead door, providingadditional project space.

20th Century Education21st Century EducationDesigned for TEACHINGDesigned for LEARNINGLower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

The Learning SpectrumTRADITIONALCONTEMPORARYSolo TeachingTeacher CollaborationTeacher-directedSegregated SubjectsClassroom-basedLower Merion Middle School Design ProposalStudent-centeredIntegrated SubjectsNetworked -based

The Learning SpectrumTRADITIONALCONTEMPORARYSolo TeachingTeacher CollaborationTeacher-directedSegregated SubjectsClassroom-basedLower Merion Middle School Design ProposalStudent-centeredIntegrated SubjectsNetworked -based

Lower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Lower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

ProgrammingCIRCULATIONCirculation EfficiencyCIRC. SFTOTAL SFCIRC. %CEDAR FALLSDesigned for 21st Century Learning600 students PK-631 Lower Merion Middle School Design ProposalCEDAR %HANSENExisting School Building600 students PK-6

Fisher STEAM Middle School2015 A4LE’s MacConnell AwardLower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Fisher STEAM Middle SchoolLower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

FlexibilityAcademy of Holy Names- FloridaLower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

FlexibilityISB, BelgiumLower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Collaboration SpaceAcademy of Holy Names- FloridaLower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Collaboration SpaceInternational School of Brussels- BelgiumLower Merion Middle School Design ProposalAcademy of Holy Names- Florida

Presentation SpaceHorace Greeley Innovation Lab- New YorkLower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Presentation SpaceHillel Day School- MichiganLower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Project WorkLower Merion Middle School Design ProposalInternational School of Kazan - Russia

Project WorkNorma Rose Point School- CanadaLower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Informal Learning Social SpaceInternational School of Brussels- BelgiumLower Merion Middle School Design ProposalAnne Frank Inspire Academy- Texas

Informal Learning Social SpaceEmerald Elementary School- ColoradoLower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Integration of TechnologyLower Merion Middle School Design ProposalCreekside Elementary School- Colorado

Teacher Collaboration SpaceLower Merion Middle School Design ProposalPK Yonge School- Florida

Teacher Collaboration SpaceAcademy of Holy Names- FloridaLower Merion Middle School Design ProposalInternational School of Brussels

We’re excited to explore learning with LMSD!Thank You!Lower Merion Middle School Design Proposal

Lower Merion Middle School Design Proposal Create space that supports intra - community engagement Cross-pollination , and extra -