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Engaging Students in the Design Process in Harvard, MA
Arrowstreet is currently designing the new Hildreth Elementary School, a public PK-5 school in Harvard, MA. During this first phase, the Feasibility Study, we are working with the district to evaluate their existing facility; goals and educational vision; identify what makes the Hildreth school special. Part of this work involves speaking and listening to a lot of people—administrators, parents, staff,…
Designing Schools in Urban Settings
Unlike the expansive school sites found in rural and suburban settings, the urban built environment presents as many opportunities as challenges. In today’s economic climate, urban schools are often built along highways, regional train lines or densely populated neighborhoods of commercial and residential use – often referred to as ‘found spaces’. Such realities tend to guide the focus of our…
Arrowstreet Selected to Renovate the Children’s Room at Thayer Library
Arrowstreet was selected to design the renovation of the Children’s Room at Thayer Public Library in the Town of Braintree. This project blends the firm’s extensive experience in our Learning Environments, Graphic Design, and Interior Design studios. This active space in the library is in need of updating to accommodate growing demands, expanded programming, updated technology, and a flexible environment…
SCUP Annual Conference
Arrowstreet’s Stephen Zuber will be attending SCUP’s 52nd annual conference on July 8-12 in Washington, DC. SCUP’s theme this year is: We Strengthen and Transform Higher Education. We look forward to seeing you there!
Environmental Graphics at Blackstone Valley Prep
Arrowstreet is currently designing a new high school for Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP), a charter school located in Cumberland, Rhode Island. When it came to the design, BVP wanted an environment that was colorful and inspiring, but didn’t look or feel like a traditional high school. Turning to BVP’s own culture for inspiration, our graphics studio developed a series of…
