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terests, ideas and goals. Using a variety of techniques, Corgan was able to establish the core values of the community that would ultimately be reflected in the school’s environ- ment. Renderings, programming diagrams and sketches were used to gather feedback for the building design, incorporating user preferences for the fundamental structural design. The visioning sessions were not only used to design Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8 School, but they also provided an opportunity for Marana USD’s key stakeholders to estab- lish design standards for the district moving forward.
The district and community’s values
guided the entire campus design, from the
room size to the vibrant colors displayed,
sired educational goals. The resulting design features three secure neighborhood wings to support the district’s vision. This design
A FLEXIBLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT PARTNERED WITH ENGAGING LESSONS CAN INCREASE COMPREHENSION WITH CONCEPTUAL IDEAS
allows students' ideas and concepts to be born within the classroom; developed in the zLab using augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) technology; built in the makerspaces; and finally, tested, presented and celebrated in the outdoor learning area and amphitheater.
The main building’s circulation spine, identified as “The Arroyo,” sweeps up over the sloping terrain, connecting the south en- trance and administration area to the class- room wings and media center en route to the gym and cafetorium at the north entrance. The media room, science rooms and maker- spaces are located at the heart of the school, which is accessible to each classroom wing.
These rooms can be viewed from the Arroyo, creating transparen- cies between grade levels. This allows students to be inspired by the advanced grade levels, igniting curiosity and engagement in
to support their de-
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