The Learning Hub

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blackstone 2030

the LEARNING HUB

The word constructionism is a mnemonic for two aspects of the theory of science education underlying this project. From constructivist theories of psychology we take a view of

learning as a reconstruction rather than as a transmission of knowledge. Then we extend the

idea of manipulative materials to the idea that learning is most effective when part of an activity the learner experiences as constructing a meaningful product.

-Seymour Papert Proposal to the National Science Foundation Constructionism: A New Opportunity for Elementary Science Education

school for the year 2030 | spring 2012


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Lucia Moritz Joshua Klaris Ryan Stewart Emma Heeschen Laura Shubilla Dan Weissman Federico DeMolfetta

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Students at Blackstone will move through spaces that support their social, cognitive and physical development through active learning and community engagement. Blackstone’s design will connect the school to the community and the past to the future.


Content

Context Learning principles Site analysis design principles Physical Design


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Big Brothers Big Sisters

Cathedral of Holy Cross

Boston Center for the Arts

Massachusetts and Boston have a storied history of leading the way in public school reform

Cathedral Housing

Foodie’s Urban Market

Inquilinos Boriguas en Accion

Massachusetts and Boston are committed to equity and integrated schools Salvation Army

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The South End has changed but it was, is, and will be a neighborhood rich with diversity

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William McKinley South End Academy

lessons from the past


building into the future South End Community Health Center

United South End Settlements Harriet Tubman House Students in 2030 will need to graduate able to: 566 Columbus Avenue Boston, MA 02118

Integrate + make connections

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Salvation Army

Cathedral Housing

Cathedral of Holy Cross

Innovate and think creatively FRANKLIN SQUARE

make complex choices BLACKSTONE SQUARE

collaborate with diverse people BLACKSTONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Villa Victoria Center for the Arts

Teen Empowerment Inc South end

Designery

BU Medical

communicate information


learning

principles, process and practice


learning principles

ROUTINES AND PRACTICES Learners should be offered a

MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES A child learns by processing

DYNAMIC RELATIONSHIPS The learning environment

SOCIAL LEARNING Learning is ultimately a social

series of routines and practices by which they expand their thinking

supports and fosters a dynamic relationship between the individual and the task in the service of learning

information through multiple intelligences in a cultural context and real world experiences

endeavor; interactions among peers and adults is critical.


LEARNING is CYCLical Adapted from Edith Ackermann’s concepts on learning and design, Lecture, 21 March, 2012

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developmentally appropriate learning neighborhood - Gilberto Dimenstein

PRE.K-1: HOUSE


developmentally appropriate learning neighborhood - Gilberto Dimenstein

2-3: STREET

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developmentally appropriate learning neighborhood - Gilberto Dimenstein

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4-5: COMMUNITY

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developmentally appropriate learning neighborhood - Gilberto Dimenstein

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boston, south end and blackstone


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Cathedral Housing

Salvation Army

Boston Center for the Arts

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Foodie’s Urban Market

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Big Brothers Big Sisters

south end community

MBTA # 10 Bus

FRANKLIN SQUARE


community assets

5 min walking distance from Blackstone Elementary WWW.MAPNIFICENT.COM


blackstone building existing conditions

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building deficiencies 2-3 STREET Current 2-3 classrooms not designed to promote movement and reconfiguration

4-5 COMMUNITY Current 4-5 classrooms lack easy access to street; walking paths lack educational elements AUDITORIUM Over capacity Poor ventilation

INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY Site not designed to integrate technology inside and outside of classrooms. ACCESS FOR ALL Building functionally inaccessible to students with physical handicap. Split level makes movement difficult.

NORTH

K-1 HOUSE Current Kindergarten classes not big enough. Organized around outdated bathroom layout.

SHARING OF LEARNING No designated space for sharing learning outside of the classroom COHESIVE SCHOOL CULTURE No space for all students WELCOMING OF PARENTS CONNECTIONS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS to gather in one place. No designated gahering place No designated gahering and for parents? work space for community partners


levers for change Fordist model of school design outdated.

Sizes and organization inconsistent with needs.

Entry area does not connect to other spaces fluidly

CIRCULATION

CLASSROOMS

Poor relationship to outdoors directly from classrooms.


PHYSICAL DESIGN

HOUSE, STREET, COMMUNITY


SOCIAL LEARNING Learning is ultimately a social en

endeavor; interactions among peers and adults is critical.

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DYNAMIC RELATIONSHIPS The learning environment

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

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information through multiple intelligences in a cultural context and real world experiences

CONNECTED TO COMMUNITY

DESIGN PRINCIPLES

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MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES A child learns by processing

ROUTINES AND PRACTICES Learners should be offered a series of routines and practices by which they expand their thinking

LEARNING PRINCIPLES

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DESIGN principles


precedents Orphanage in Amsterdam,Netherlands Aldo van Eyck 1955-60

unique spaces

Handmade School in Rudrapur, Bangladesh Anna Heringer and Eike Roswag 2005-06

THE STREET

ecological learning

Sidwell Friends School Kieran Timberlake

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ecological ecological FUN! learning learning


EXISTING CONDITION


1. DEMOLISH SPLIT LEVELS MOVE PARKING BELOW ADMIN

parking

“there is a big need for improved circulation and accessibility” -PRINCIPAL JEFFRIES


2. RE-ORGANIZE SPACES AROUND LEARNING LEVELS

2-5th grades

Pre.K - 1st


3. create NEW interactive FACADE NEW ADMIN TEACHERS STUDIO


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expanded auditorium

new gym


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ACCORDING TO RELATIONSHIPS

GRADE 4-5

4. define TRANSITIONS

PRODUCTIVE LANDSCAPE

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CAFETORIUM

GYM THEATER BAND POOL

STREET COMMUNITY

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COMMUNITY

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5. EXPAND INTO COMMUNITY DEVELOP OPEN SPACES AROUND BUILDING

SANCTUARY GALLERY

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community assets

BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC

BOSTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS

SOUTH END HISTORICAL SOCIETY

SOUTH END COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC

YARD

PRODUCTIVE LANDSCAPE

HOUSE

PLAY

CAFETORIUM

GYM THEATER BAND POOL

STREET COMMUNITY

ADULTS

BLACKSTONE SQUARE VILLA VICTORIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS

SALVATION ARMY

CATHEDRAL OF HOLY CROSS

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CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL

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HEALTH

TECHNOLOGY

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT HISTORY

FOODIE’S URBAN MARKET

BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER


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“I hope to have a variety of enrichment opportunities that are part of the school day” -principal jeffries


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