Note- From renders to actual photographs. Stay tuned in the weeks and months ahead as the school construction phase ends and the furniture installation begins with D&D Learning Spaces. Photos to follow!
Compton High School has 37 classrooms called Learning Studios. For these learning spaces, the District chose individual rectangular school desks and cantilever chairs that can be easily moved to create many different collaborative work groups. The District selected-
32- Wisconsin Bench Plymouth rectangle desks that are 20″ x 28.5″ wide. 4 adjustable legs 26″-31″. Backpack hook.
4 – Wisconsin Bench Plymouth (ADA) rectangle Desks that are 24″x36″. 4 adjustable legs 26″-31″. Backpack hook.
36- Paragon Emoji Cantilever Chairs 18″ high.
D&D’s pneumatic height adjustable Teacher Presentation Station (TPS) for all technology connectivity.
OM BC47-SDU for the Teacher Task Chair.
Wisconsin Bench Mobile Storage for Teacher (keyed alike locked doors) – CRB3155-483622. Also doubles as printer stand.
Bretford TCoreX36 Charging Cart
2- Bretford Pre-wired USB Cube Towers.
Each Compton HS Learning Studio is equipped with two interactive displays and a document camera.
Photo Gallery
Learning Studio Pen Wheel Configuration Photo
4 Group Pen Wheel Configuration
Pinwheel Configuration – Close up
2 Group Configuration – Face to Face
4 Group Configuration – Face to Face
6 Group Configuration
Traditional / Individual Configuration
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Paragon Emoji Cantilever Chair
Teacher Presentation Station (TPS)
Office Master BC47-SDU
WB Mobile Storage Cabinet
Bretford T Core 36Â Laptop Cart
Bretford Power Tower USB
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In 2015, Compton voters approved Measure S, a $350 million bond measure to fund the construction of the new Compton High School, originally built in 1896. The new campus will open in August, 2025 for the beginning of the new school year and fall semester.
In 2016, the architectural firm, DLR Group was awarded the project. The construction project is supported by the building project management consulting firm Cumming Group, and the construction firm chosen was Swinerton. See DLR Group’s Virtual Design Tour.
In 2017, a strategy for funding opportunities was established in May, 2017 including a $10 million donation from the Grammy Award winning artist and philanthropist Dr. Dre (Andre Young) specifically for the school’s new Performing Arts Center.
The new school will feature keystone-shaped learning suites to support project-based learning and interdepartmental collaboration.Â
In 2023, D&D Learning Spaces was chosen by the District to be the furniture vendor and partner with DLR Group and Cumming to complete the interior and outdoor design and furniture installation for the entire campus.Â
In May 2025, D&D Learning Spaces completed the FF&E for the entire school. On May 22, 2025 the District celebrated the completion of the school by having a ribbon cutting ceremony and Dr. Dre was the featured speaker. The D&D team was there to cheer all the speakers and show our support to the school community and Compton Unified School District.
DLR Group’s Virtual Design Tour (2016)
From Design & Construction to Furniture Integration
Below are the learning and school space portfolios each with a photo gallery for all the indoor and outdoor spaces across the entire campus. Renders will transition to actual photographs as the furniture integration phase begins during the spring and summer. The new Compton High School opens in August, 2025.
Learning and School Space Portfolios
1.1 Learning Studios – (37 Total)
1.2 Teacher Collaboration Zones (6)
1.3 Small Learning Studios (6)
1.4 Student Collaboration Zones (6)
1.5 Seminar Distance Learning (2)
1.6 RSP Learning Studio
1.7 RSP Teacher Collaboration Zone
2.1 PLTW Technical Studio
2.2 NAF Makerspace
2.3 Biology Wet Labs (4)
2.4 Chemistry Labs (4)
2.5 Physics Flex Labs (4)
3.1 Art 3D Studio
3.2 Art 2D Studio
3.3 EMT Clinical Lab
3.4 Computer Science/Gaming Design
3.5 Culinary Studio
3.6 Digital Music Production (PAC)
3.7 TV/Video Production (PAC)
4.1 Library/Media Center
4.2 Student Dining
4.3 ASB Student Store
4.4 Kitchen Office
4.5 Outdoor Lunch Shelter
5.1 Principal’s Office
5.2 Associate Principal Offices (5)
5.3 Counselor Offices (6)
5.4 Career Counselor Offices (3)
5.5 Records Office
5.6 Registrar Office
5.7 School Resource Officer Office
5.8 Storage Supply Room
5.9 Testing Materials Room
5.10 Large Conference Rooms (3)
5.11 Small Conference Rooms (3)
5.12 Emergency Communications Center
5.13 Copy/Mail/Workroom
5.14 Staff Lounge
5.15 College Career Center
5.16 Health Suite
5.17 Lobby Reception
5.18 Student Reception
5.19 Public Reception
5.20 Attendance Reception
5.21 Small Group Rooms (10)
6.1 PAC Theatre
6.2 Concession/Tickets
6.3 Dance and Drama Studio
6.4 Green Room
6.5 Chorus Room
6.6 Band/Orchestra Room
6.7 Recording Control Room
6.8 Scene Shop
6.9 Prop/Costume Shop
6.10 Locker/ Dressing Room
6.11 PAC Offices
6.12 Observation/Control Room
7.1 Gymnasium Lobby
7.2 Coaches Office
7.3 PE Offices (2)
7.4 Officials Offices (2)
7.5 Teams Rooms (2)
7.6 Locker Rooms (2)
7.7 Weight Room
7.8 Fitness Room
7.9 Wrestling Room
7.10 Training Room
7.11 Uniform Storage
7.12 Laundry Room
7.13 Gym Concessions/Tickets
7.14 Equipment Storage
7.15 Swimming Pool Equipment Room
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7.14 Equipment Storage
7.15 Swimming Pool Equipment Room
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GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) – A modest crowd gathered on March 27 for the Gridley High School’s new building unveiling.
Gridley High School was in dire need of additional space for its growing student body, facilities for its severely disabled students and modernized classrooms to house the Career and Technological Education courses known as the CTE-pathway…Â Read the complete April 3, 2024 newspaper article from the Gridley Herald.
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Here’s a quick Before and After as D&D worked with the District’s IT Department to secure new desktop computers to the new two-student desks and secure instruments and technology in the storage cabinets.
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Why did the school want to do this project? What was their vision?
The students had stored their musical instruments in closets which was not ideal. Students stacked cases on one another which caused damage to cases. They wanted a locking system for individual storage.
Who was the furniture manufacturer?
Wisconsin BenchÂ
Brief description of the process or outcome.
D&D had to remove and discard old cabinets. We delivered and installed new WB Rhapsody cabinets. Customer hopes to purchase the remaining cabinets this new fiscal year. We painted the back and side walls as well so that it had a clean finish.
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The Rialto Purchasing Department reached out to D&D Learning Spaces to quickly design a moderization of the cafeteria/MPR at Kucera Middle School. They wanted something modern and inviting. Our So Cal Project Manager worked closely with our manufacturing partner AmTab, and we were able to meet the quick turn around deadline for the district using standard laminates and quick ship products. Go Team!
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This rendered design was created to demonstrate how D&D Learning Spaces uses mulitple manufacturers to craft engaging Library, and/or Learning Commons spaces.
D&D factory partners used in this design include: Wisconsin Bench for the hard furniture and Fomcore for the soft furniture.
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This Esports inspirational mock-up render uses furniture from Wisconsin Bench, Fomcore, Kimball, and Lemberi Esports Chairs.
Central to the design is the five gaming console two-tier soft sofas in the front backed with counter-height tables with cafe stools. This setup allows four students, two in front and two in back to work together as a gaming group.
In the center of the room, there are 3 square tables for sitting. Also in the the center of the room is a teacher station. On the other side of the room is three pneumatic Height adjustable tables for sit and stand game play or game design work with desktop computers.Â
Lastly, there is a sixth gaming console station for four students using soft 18″ ottoman stools. The ottoman stools can easily be moved in this tighter space.Â
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San Ardo School, located in the heart of Monterey County, used ELOP (Expanded Learning Opportunities Program) funds for  a unique afterschool program for fourth and fifth grade students. The room includes a space for after school esports, an art studio, and a Lego club.  Students will have a wide range of flexible seating, space to do arts and crafts, and plenty of activity space for Legos and other maker space activities. The room is scheduled to open for students in August 2024.
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Wellness spaces serve as havens for promoting relaxation, rejuvenation, and overall well-being among both students and staff members alike. Fomcore furnishings allow you to meticulously design environments that cater to these needs, ensuring that every individual who enters these spaces experiences a sense of tranquility and restoration. With this goal in mind, we focus on providing versatile and maneuverable products that seamlessly blend functionality with aesthetics, thereby contributing to the creation of a serene and revitalizing atmosphere.Â
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Studio 3:15 was designed for Corcoran High School’s emerging Games & Simulations pathway program to engage learners in the information communications and technology sector.
This space consists of two traditional classrooms, four large collaborative spaces, a large meeting room, an acoustically treated sound room inspired by Minecraft, and an administrative space with a small meeting area. When used for instruction, this facility can house up to 326 students, but when the collaborative space’s operable partitions are removed, these rooms are transformed into one large assembly space capable of holding up to 673 occupants.
Two large glazed bi-fold doors provide a visual and physical connection between this assembly space and an adjacent student quad, and open the new building to the rest of the existing campus. The student quad’s design was inspired by the facility’s program of Games & Simulations and is a callback to the popular game of Tetris. This design concept provides a playful series of walkways, planters, shade structures, and raised concrete benches meant to encourage exploration and creativity beyond the walls of the classroom.
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project Portfolio • Dallas Ranch MS • Antioch USD
Dallas Ranch Middle School Library
Project Description
The library needed an update because their shelving, old heavy wood tables and chairs were difficult to reconfigure for group collaboration, professional development, meetings or events. To solve the problem and to transform into a 21st Century Learning Space, we selected mobile and modular furniture focusing on flexibility, ease of configuration and comfort. VS America was the obvious choice to be our manufacturer partner because of their beautiful, flexible, modern and ergonomic educational furniture. We included mobile flip and nest tables, mobile seating for flexibility and soft seating for quiet reading and collaborative study. We also provided mobile shelving so new and exciting zones can be created for special literature events. The customer was thrilled with the fact that all of the chairs can now be stacked easily and moved for cleaning or to free up space for events that need a large floor area.
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project Portfolio • Denman Middle School • SFUSD
English / Literature Learning Studio
Project Description
The English/Literature classroom at Denman Middle is one of the most unique classrooms of the iLab Innovation project for San Francisco Unified School District. This classroom closely resembles a corner coffee shop in San Francisco, to create an atmosphere of creativity and collaboration in the classroom.
Project Portfolio • Contra Costa County Office of Education
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Project Description
In an effort to create an outdoor lunch area for staff at this facility, D&D designed and supplied outdoor furniture that was durable and required little or no maintenance. This project was a great example of using durable and environmentally resistant products. For security, the furniture is secured to the ground to prevent movement, tampering and theft.Â
 D&D can assist your school to design outdoor spaces to enhance learning environments and expand outdoor food service requirements.Â
To complement a new school modernization, D&D designed and supplied outdoor furniture for the school site. This project was a great example of using durable and environmentally resistant products for a school located near the coast. These products require very little maintenance and are expected to last a very long time. The furniture was installed for both staff and students to use between classes and during breaks.
D&D can assist your school to design outdoor spaces to enhance learning environments and expand outdoor food service requirements.Â
The goal of this project was to create an outdoor area to enlarge the learning space of the new Career Technical Education facility. The new facility included large doors that opened to an outside learning space. The contractor built large shade structures, and D&D designed outdoor furniture solutions to enhance to outdoor area for lunch period, after school gatherings and other school activities. The result has become evident that if you create inviting environments, the students will utilize the area. Â
This project utilized casted concrete products, that requires little or no maintenance and should last forever! Â
D&D can assist your school to design outdoor spaces to enhance learning environments and expand outdoor food service requirements.Â
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Project Portfolio • Compton USD • Roosevelt Middle School
Audio Production Studio
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Project Description
Gabriel Garcia, Project Manager Doug McIntosh, Learning Environment Designer
The Audio Production Studio at Roosevelt Middle School was designed by Compton Unified School District CTE Director, Dr. Silke Bradford as D&D Learning Spaces “crafted her vision” for the project with a monochromatic interior design.
This project included the same basic design at two other schools in Compton USD- Centennial High School and Dominguez High School.
All three Audio Production Studios included the following furniture and technology for 34 students:
4′ x 8′ Whisper Room Sound Isolation Booth with double insulated walls
10 – WB 24″ x 60″ flip and nest tables
8 – WB 24″ x 48″ half-round flip and nest tables
34 – Paragon Four legged chairs w/casters
1 – Teacher Mobile Presentation Station and Task Stool
2 – National Office Swift Soft Seating Lounge Chairs with Casters
1 – National Office Whimsy Round Stool 22″ with casters
1 – National Office Whimsy Trapezoid Stool 22″ with casters
2 Bretford Portable Charging Systems AC and USB ports
D&D professional contractor work included:
Rectangular Wall Sound proofing panels – (*Ceiling installed Wave Baffles and cylinder drop down lights at Centennial HS.)
Commerical Carpet Tiles 18″ x 36″
Electrical outlets upgrade and electrical circuit breaker upgrade
Walls and ceiling panels painted
California General Contractor Class B License # 844527
Project Portfolio • Compton USD • Dominguez High School
Audio Production Studio
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Project Description
Gabriel Garcia, Project Manager Doug McIntosh, Learning Environment Designer
The Audio Production Studio at Dominguez High School was designed by Compton Unified School District CTE Director, Dr. Silke Bradford as D&D Learning Spaces “crafted her vision” for the project with a monochromatic interior design.
This project included the same basic design at two other schools in Compton USD- Centennial High School and Roosevelt Middle School.
All three Audio Production Studios included the following furniture and technology for 34 students:
4′ x 8′ Whisper Room Sound Isolation Booth with double insulated walls
10 – WB 24″ x 60″ flip and nest tables
8 – WB 24″ x 48″ half-round flip and nest tables
34 – Paragon Four legged chairs w/casters
1 – Teacher Mobile Presentation Station and Task Stool
2 – National Office Swift Soft Seating Lounge Chairs with Casters
1 – National Office Whimsy Round Stool 22″ with casters
1 – National Office Whimsy Trapezoid Stool 22″ with casters
2 Bretford Portable Charging Systems AC and USB ports
D&D professional contractor work included:
Rectangular Wall Sound proofing panels – (*Ceiling installed Wave Baffles and cylinder drop down lights at Centennial HS.)
Commerical Carpet Tiles 18″ x 36″
Electrical outlets upgrade and electrical circuit breaker upgrade
Walls and ceiling panels painted
California General Contractor Class B License # 844527
Project Portfolio • Compton USD • Centennial High School
Audio Production Studio
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WhisperRooom 4896-min
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Project Description
Gabriel Garcia, Project Manager Doug McIntosh, Learning Environment Designer
The Audio Production Studio at Centennial High School was designed by Compton Unified School District CTE Director, Dr. Silke Bradford as D&D Learning Spaces “crafted her vision” for the project with a monochromatic interior design.
This project included the same basic design at two other schools in Compton USD- Dominguez High School and Roosevelt Middle School.
All three Audio Production Studios included the following furniture and technology for 34 students:
4′ x 8′ Whisper Room Sound Isolation Booth with double insulated walls
10 – WB 24″ x 60″ flip and nest tables
8 – WB 24″ x 48″ half-round flip and nest tables
34 – Paragon Four legged chairs w/casters
1 – Teacher Mobile Presentation Station and Task Stool
2 – National Office Swift Soft Seating Lounge Chairs with Casters
1 – National Office Whimsy Round Stool 22″ with casters
1 – National Office Whimsy Trapezoid Stool 22″ with casters
2 Bretford Portable Charging Systems AC and USB ports
D&D professional contractor work included:
Rectangular Wall Sound proofing panels – (*Ceiling installed Wave Baffles and cylinder drop down lights at Centennial HS.)
Commerical Carpet Tiles 18″ x 36″
Electrical outlets upgrade and electrical circuit breaker upgrade
Walls and ceiling panels painted
California General Contractor Class B License # 844527
This classroom space got a quick facelift, with new conference tables and chairs to create a flexible learning and conference space. This room features “flip and nest” tables to quickly clear the room for ROTC activities.
Project Portfolio • Randall-Bold Water Treatment Plant
Board Room, Staff Lounge & Kitchen
Project Description
At the Randall-Bold Treatment Plant in Oakley, D&D assisted Contra Costa County Water to design and install their new board room, which serves the Contra Costa Water District and the staff at the water treatment facility. This comfortable and functional room features flip and nest tables, and nesting chairs so that the room can be re-configured for staff luncheons and special events.
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California General Contractor Class B License # 844527 DIR # 1000010955 C-61/D34 Prefabricated Equipment Contractor
This “one of kind” facility was designed and built using four classrooms and over 3500 square feet to create a state-of-the-art wellness center for the school and local community. As a centralized district-funded program, the wellness center serves the local neighborhood for a wide range of community outreach and educational purposes. The furniture for this space is eclectic and flexible, as the space serves as a hub for health services, community education and youth outreach.
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VS LiteTable-ST Desk
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Kimball Fringe Lounge
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Project Portfolio • Acalanes Union High School District
Miramonte HS Student Union / Wellness Center
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Designed to be comfortable and functional for students, this newly configured wellness center serves students who need to take time to relax on campus. It also features student workspaces for group and individual study. Miramonte High School has been ranked one of the top high schools in California by U.S. News and World Report and the administration continues to invest in the campus to inspire students and enhance the curriculum.
Washington Elementary School Professional Learning Center
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Washington Elementary STEAM transformed their staff lounge into a professional learning center while still keeping their staff lounge function on a daily basis. The new mobile and modular furniture allow for a variety of learning and community activities.
This conference room is designed with 100% mobile furniture. The tables can flip-nest and the chairs can stack to quickly clear the room for other purposes. The space is re-configurable to circle, U-shaped or rows.
Created as a functional element of the professional learning center at John C. Fremont Elementary School, D&D created two whiteboard walls to provide endless wall space for presenters. Working as the general contractor for the school, the scope of work included the installation of visual technology, new training furniture and the construction of the Claridge whiteboard wall. This room attracts many users and uses and serves as the staff lounge, meeting room, and professional learning center.
This newly designed staff conference space features seating for 12, and easily accessible power for charging mobile devices and personal electronics. There is easy access to pop-up HDMI inputs for display on the flat screen TV on the head of the table.
The Malucelli Conference Room was designed to support special school projects, as well as serve the district in a variety of ways throughout the year. The room is used as a staff conference room, board meetings and IEP meetings. The furniture features easily accessible power and is mobile-modular to be easily re-configurable for the diverse uses necessary each day.
The staff lounge was completed to provide a nice comfortable lunch room and retreat area for teachers and staff. New furniture was sourced to match the original cabinetry in a honey laminate color. Several zones were created for staff, including a lunch table, lounge area, work space and computer workstation.
The Centennial High School library was a minor upgrade, with new tables and chairs for the space. The design included traditional wood materials to tie into the existing bookcases.
At John Muir Middles School in Corcoran California, we updated their library with collaborative study zones that are easily reconfigurable. In an effort to provide comfortable seating in the library, the school decided to furnish the room with adjustable height tables and chairs. D&D recommended the RondoLift table and PantoMove adjustable chairs from VS America. The tables were manufactured to match the existing laminate color of the prior circulation desk. Both the tables and chairs are height adjustable, so the tables can easily convert to “sit-stand” workstations.
At West High School in Tracy California, we transformed a traditional library into a 21st century learning commons with collaborative study zones that are easily reconfigurable. This complete renovation included design, flooring, painting, furniture selection and installation as well as relocating existing metal shelving into a collections room for special student research. Furniture appointments included shelving by Wisconsin Bench, and mobile tables, mobile chairs and soft seating by National Office Furniture. The result is a beautiful, functional and agile learning space that will inspire every student that enters.
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Using several manufacturers, D&D worked with the client to sample several product lines to create unique spaces as a core component of their bond program. We provided CAD layouts and color renderings along with fabric and finish samples to assist the school staff in choosing the best products to create their dream space.
From conception to completion, we worked with the builder, district personnel and our manufacturers to create this beautiful learning space, complete with a whimsical presentation stage and stadium soft seating. This is truly a learning commons that will spark the fascination of every child that enters.
Mobile and stationary shelving from Wisconsin Bench, mobile fabric stools from National Office Furniture, stadium soft seating from NirvaNivel. and mobile flip tables, chairs Hokki stools and drum tables by VS America.
The new library at Shasta Elementary school was installed during the bond funded modernization of the site. The new modern bookshelves feature Manitoba maple and are accented with school colors. The custom circulation desk draws attention as a focal point of the room.
The new library at St. Raymond’s School is heavily used throughout the day! This complete remodel features an expansive book collection, mobile-modular furniture and a computer lab.
In effort to provide collaborative learning spaces in the library, this project involved a soft seating arrangement with module mobile components to allow students to re-configure the space for smaller group projects.
Marchus Counseling and Education Program – Library
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The Marchus library was a rapid renovation, that was done over the Winter Break of 2019. The room features VS America library furniture as well as a classroom for 12 students. The flexible design allows staff to easily re-configure the space for different uses.
Project Portfolio • Chico Unified School District
Marigold ES Learning Commons
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Project Description
Marigold Elementary School was renovated with funding from the Measure K-A district bond measure to renovate numerous Chico Unified School District sites. Marigold Elementary School included new collaborative VS America classroom furniture.
Collaborative classrooms have become the standard for this small unique private school in San Francisco. VS America was selected by the administration to enable students to create small work groups, utilizing the Thumbprint line of collaboration tables, along with PantoSwing stacking chairs.
Project Portfolio • Corcoran Joint Unified School District
John Muir MS Classrooms
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In the spirit of 21st century learning, John Muir is progressively replacing all of the middle school furniture with VS America collaborative learning furniture. The stacking and versatile LiteTables and collaborative learning spaces have provided flexible learning spaces as well as Sit-Stand options for students.
Several classrooms were revitalized with new collaborative VS America furniture. Flexible VS furniture enabled the students to form small groups, re-configure easily and make the space change to fit the needs of the daily curriculum. All of the furniture is stackable and easily stored for cleaning the room.
New technology center created to host computers on perimeter walls while keeping the center space available for group projects, collaborative learning and STEAM activities.
As a component of a iLab Innovation lab project for San Francisco Unified School District, the math department of Denman Middle School created this unique math classroom to teach math and STEM projects. The iLab initiative is a physical space, a process, and a curriculum that fosters innovation across our organization so that all of our students graduate ready to thrive in the 21st century. It leverages human centered design as a signature practice to build environments and practices that serve all of our students and their adult allies.
Project Portfolio • Manteca Unified School District
Lathrop Middle School STEAM
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Working with grants from local businesses, this space was converted from two classrooms to create a technology lab for makerspace and other SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING ART AND MATH (STEAM) projects. Several classes can use the space at a time, and it was orchestrated to feature mobile-modular furniture as well as vibrant colors.
The K-5 Makery is a design collaboration of the Maranatha Elementary school teachers and their Principal Mary Cook. All elementary students rotate through the Makery with their class on a weekly basis and a Science teacher was hired to run the makerspace and collaborate with the teachers to integrate their STEAM curriculum. The colorful tables and task chairs serve an important function to help organize the students into collaborative small groups.
Project Portfolio • Orindo Unified School District
Del Rey Elementary STEAM Lab
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This classroom was completely remodeled to feature wall mounted computers and mobile-modular furniture for group projects. This eclectic space has captured the attention of local educators, to convert simple classrooms into multi-functional Makerspace environments.
Shasta Elementary School was renovated with funding from Measure K-A to renovate numerous Chico Unified School District sites. Shasta Elementary School included new VS America classroom furniture that is agile, mobile and collaborative.
Loma Vista Elementary School was renovated with funding from Measure K-A bond measure for numerous Chico Unified School District sites. Loma Vista currently has eight preschool special day classrooms, and one blended transitional kindergarten. Loma Vista collaborates with Innovative Preschool, a private non-profit preschool. This site includes vibrant colors and eclectic tones to add electricity in the air of this new learning environment. Featured here is collaborative furniture by VS America, including mobile storage for STEAM activities and Hokki stools for agile learning.
Take a circa 1970 traditional library and transform it into a 21st century learning commons divided into unique learning zones.
Execution:
The new 21st Century Learning environment capitalizes on the digital age. The entire space was transformed with modern flat screen monitors, data projectors and screens, high speed data ports and USB / AC power outlets so students and mentors can collaborate together on team projects. We utilized state of the art technology furniture such as “huddle tables” with integrated mobile device / AV monitor power hub so students can see their ideas on screen in real time for collaboration. This new school community area has 9 zones: forum, design studio, group study area, personal study area, community campfire, gather zones, study booths, AV / U-shaped zone and huddle zones. Across these zones, the new library spaces will support student group work, private study space, mobile devices, and content creation tools.
Results:
By rethinking and upgrading the physical learning space to meet the needs of 21st century learning, students are inspired to meet up, work, collaborate and do research in groups, or individually and be able to utilize the latest technology for academic inquiry.
Frontier High School wanted to better meet the needs of students and to support technology in education. It was decided that the library would be transformed into a 21st century learning space. A team of stakeholders was assembled to meet the challenge. The team included: D&D, Groupwerk Inc., school administration, student input, and district facilities/construction staff. Through the hard work of the collaborative team the Quest Center was born. The vision involved taking an existing traditional library set up of rectangular tables and chairs and transform it into a 21st century learning space divided into unique learning zones.
Execution:
In the Quest Center, information is digital and the library is a site for teaching and mentoring, where librarians are active instructors and students work together on team projects. We utilized powered technology furniture that encouraged collaboration to meet the challenge. The Quest Center has six zones: research, collaboration, comfort, social, individual, and instruction. Across these zones, the new library spaces will support student group work, private study space, computing equipment, access to reserved material, and content creation tools. The librarian serves as the content expert, information technology service provider, and collaborator with students and faculty.
Results:
By redesigning the physical active learning spaces to meet the needs of 21st century learning, students have high speed wireless access, enhanced technology and ample room to spread out books for focus or reflection, spaces to meet and work in research and inquiry groups, and quiet areas for academic inquiry.
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