Size: 13,750 SF

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Location: Denver, Co

Budget: $2 million

Project Description Knowledge Learning Beginnings at Stapleton is an early childhood learning and child care center located in the core of the Stapleton community to accommodate up to 185 students. The concept is a design representative of early childhood education while integrating into the surrounding urban and residential context. Massing and material selection is guided by neighboring architecture in the Stapleton area including brick, precast concrete, pre-finished metal siding, and aluminum storefront. A sunshade is planned for the south and west facades of the building. The school is designed based on LEED criteria and its orientation maximizes daylighting opportunities. The building’s main entry faces south and its playgrounds are on the on the north. Parking is planned for the west end of the site. The classroom fenestration is designed for optimal daylighting and central clerestories introduce natural light into the internal hallways.