Design and Project Management by Gabriel Garcia, D&D Learning Spaces
The Centennial High School library was a minor upgrade, with new Wisconsin Bench heavy duty butcher block tables and wood chairs for the space. The design included traditional wood materials to tie into the existing bookcases.
Design and Project Management by Dean Smith, D&D Learning Spaces
The new Chico High School library was remodeled to create a cohesive destination for students to gather for research, special group projects, and for classes to meet. The design features zones for the computer lab, large group meetings, small group meetings, café, and study areas. The project included significant input from the school staff, facilities/construction management and D&D Learning Spaces.
Design and Project Management by Dean Smith, D&D Learning Spaces
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.
Design and Project Management by Dean Smith, D&D Learning Spaces
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.
Design and Project Management by Dean Smith, D&D Learning Spaces
Using several manufacturers, D&D Learning Spaces 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.
Design and Project Management by Dean Smith, D&D Learning Spaces
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.
Design and Project Management by Dean Smith, D&D Learning Spaces
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.
Design and Project Management by Dean Smith, D&D Learning Spaces
The library at Manteca High School featured new group seating including a café zone for student collaboration and hang outs.
Design and Project Management by Dean Smith, D&D Learning Spaces
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.
Design and Project Management by Dean Smith, D&D Learning Spaces
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.
Design and Project Management by Dean Smith, D&D Learning Spaces
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.
Design and Project Management by Dean Smith, D&D Learning Spaces
This collaboration area was created in the library in school colors, with mobile collaborative soft seating from National Office Furniture.
Design and Project Management by Dean Smith, D&D Learning Spaces
This spaces were completely re-designed, featuring a new collaborative classroom, library, and office spaces including: new bookshelves, and comfortable seating zones for students. This new modern space was designed to keep the traditional architecture of the school in mind, while upgrading the carpet, furniture and décor to achieve the goals of the site administrative team.
Take a circa 1970 traditional library and transform it into a 21st century learning commons divided into unique learning zones.
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.
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 Learning Spaces, school administration, student input, and Kern 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.
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.
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.
