"Conifer High School", Colorado
Important characteristics: inserted well in the environment and architectural quality, area flexibility, use of collective space by the community.
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"Conifer High School", Colorado |
Important characteristics: inserted well in the environment and architectural quality, area flexibility, use of collective space by the community. |
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This high school responds to the educational needs of the XXI century. Placed on 105 acres in the Rocky Mountains, it was designed to respect the natural environment that surrounds it. The building is on a high point in order to take advantage of the view. The fields and parking lot are next to the mountain. Thanks to the slope of the lot, the three levels have direct external access. The entrance hall is the principle organizational point and connects the classroom wing with the gymnasium, media center and meeting rooms. The concept of flexibility characterizes the entire school, both for communal areas and classrooms where traditional programs and interdisciplinary workgroups meet. The communal areas can also be used by the community at large, offering the citizens a wide choice of afternoon activities like the theater, library, etc. |
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