Community STE[A]M

Adaptive reuse of former YMCA into an innovative, STEM-accredited, flexible K-12 learning environment.

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Opportunity

It began with a vision to create a school without walls.

Approach

A deeply integrated partnership between the school’s mission, it’s community and the built environment. DAC principal Dan Mayer closely collaborated with the school board to design a curriculum-informed facility.

Impact

Our team helped secure over $750,000 in financial support, achieved full K-12 STEM/STEAM accreditation, and designed a flexible learning environment using adaptable furniture and wall systems. We also led onsite family tours and continue to support the school with ongoing facility operations.

Architecture

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Structural and MEP Engineering

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Architecture - Structural and MEP Engineering -

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