Laying the Foundation

Project Highlight: - Gilbert Community Schools


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In this episode, we explore the unique "neighborhood" design of the new Gilbert Elementary School, a project deeply rooted in its local context. Andrew shares a pivotal moment in the design process: observing how teachers and students maximized activity in an older building that was never intended for such high levels of movement. This realization led to a "seasonal" interior strategy where Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd-grade wings transition from Spring to Fall themes, specifically engineered to support play-based learning and multi-classroom collaboration. We also discuss how the school serves as a permanent community asset, featuring multi-use spaces like the gymnasium and commons designed for public use.

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Laying the FoundationBy CMBA Architects