A Landmark Rehabilitation
They may not build them like they used to, but in the case of Public School 157, a circa 1907 Gothic Revival, they restore and rehabilitate better than ever. In…
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Creating Aesthetic Unity on the College Campus
The old adage Rome wasn’t built in a day, also holds true for college and university campuses, which evolve over time, reflecting ever-changing campus needs and architectural styles. A state-of-the-art…
The 糖心少女 & Design Share Awards 2002
The 糖心少女 and Design Share Awards program, also sponsored by C/S Group, has been steadily growing in influence over the years, not only because it celebrates good school…
Indoor Field Trips
Recent federal initiatives demand innovative facilities that support technical training for tomorrow’s workplace. In response, a new technical education center at Daytona Beach Community College stands as a cost-effective architectural…
Behind the Design
Dan Mader, CEO of Fanning/Howey Associates Inc., discusses how the firm uses the design charrette as a forum where community members can share insights and concerns with the architects. The…
The Review Process
Recruit 12 independent-minded reviewers from five countries with varying professional backgrounds, accept 85 submissions representing every conceivable form of educational architecture, throw away the rulebook for review and mix well….
Honor Awards
Congo Gorilla Forest, Bronx, N.Y., Alternative Learning Environment, Helpern Architects "Absolutely fabulous. Great stuff. Love it!" These sentiments from John Mayfield resonated among the entire group of reviewers. The mission…
Merit Awards
Reece Community School, Devonport, Tasmania, High School, Glenn Smith Associates, Prakash Nair, and Tasmania Department of Education The story that created the Reece Community School in Tasmania is no less…
The Evolution of Educational Safety
Gaining Unauthorized Access Despite pressure on school security improvements by the public and manufacturers, recent surveys of school resource officers suggest there is still immense room for improvement. According to…
The Greening of L.A. Community Colleges
When Los Angeles voters overwhelmingly approved Propositions A and AA-bond measures that provide a combined $2.1 billion to finance repairs, rehabilitation, and new construction for the Los Angeles Community College…