North Valley Christian Academy, New Campus

North Valley Christian Academy's primary design goal was to create a 21st century learning environment containing flexible learning spaces with a meaningful connection to the out-doors. To that end, every classroom has a direct connection to a covered patio or balcony. Likewise, on the interior, each classroom adjoins a wide hallway programmed with additional breakout learning spaces. This allows classroom instruction to spill out to both the interior and exterior of the building, while maintaining a visual connection to the primary classroom space. Recognizing that students also need quiet places to collaborate, small enclosed study rooms are placed in between adjacent classrooms. The breakout spaces are outfitted with interactive, touchscreen technology to allow for both large group instruction and student collaboration. These breakout areas utilize movable furniture, enabling the space to be reconfigured as needed. A double height lobby also functions as a student commons with a variety of furniture types as well as patio access. Within this space is a wide grand stair containing additional seating elements. The grand stair can function as an informal study space for individual students or accommodate a large group for a lecture or student presentation.