Project Proposal

Proposal
AfH SF Project Proposal FormReturn to: info at afh-sf.org

TITLE:Open Architecture Challenge: Pescadero Elementary and Middle School

LEAD:
Reiko Matsuo: reikomatsuo11 at yahoo.com, Michael Jones: jonesarch at gmail.com, Jason Buscheit: platformny at hotmail.com

SITE:
Pescadero Elementary and Middle School620 North StreetPescadero, CA 94060


A bilingual rural school with a high concentration of students from migrant farm working families.

TIMELINE:
May 5th, Registeraion, June 1st

CLIENT:

COMMUNITY PARTNER:
RESOURCE:

DSK Architects: Architects on board.
1504 Bryant Street, Suite 301San Francisco, Ca 94103t:

PROGRAM ABSTRACT (150 word max):

Enter the Open Architecture Challenge with Pescadero Elementary and Middle School to design a model classroom. Conduct classroom visits to interact with the school children to gain student involvement in the design.

Using prefab containers as a base for design possibilities, explore combinations of built space/ unbuilt space, and configurations of modular classrooms. Separate the skin from structure, and rethink the possibilities of doors, windows and ramps: maybe ramps can become a seating.

SERVICES REQUESTED:
Design for Elementary School students.
1. 5 classrooms2. Computer Library3. Music / arts room4. Teacher's lounge5. 2 Bathrooms
6. 1 Storage

PITCH : Pescadero Elementary School is a school that had been having on going redevelopment and construction difficulties where the students are left with inadequate classrooms. Currently there are vacant portable classrooms that are not being used because of code compliance. We can design a model classroom with them with the hopes that we can influence future classroom design, and the award can be used towards the remodeling of the existing classrooms.

OBJECTIVES/STRATEGIC CONTEXT : The project goal is to complete a submission for the Challenge, and to gain enough understanding and offer support to the school board and students. This will help to connect the Bay Area community designers with people in need of design service.

FUNDING STATUS:

PROJECT STATUS: Need registeration. Schematic Design.
ATTACH ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS/IMAGES/PHOTOS CREATED FOR PROJECT