Innovative Learning Hub
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Innovative Learning at Hilliard City Schools
The Hilliard Learning Hub offers students unique learning opportunities in a multidisciplinary setting.
To expand their Innovation Campus, Hilliard City Schools collaborated with Fanning Howey to transform a former elementary school into a project-based learning environment for grades 6-12.
The cost-conscious approach renovated the entire building for less than $1.5 million without moving a single wall.
The design of the space provides a flexible and collaborative environment for diverse learning objectives, and integrated technology supports the district’s focus on preparing for the future.
PROGRAMS OFFERED:
• Individual Learning Experiences
• Mentorship
• Core Infusion
• Design Thinking
• Online Learning
• Personal Success Network
• College Jumpstart
• Centralized Learning
• Young Professionals Network
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$1.25 million in construction costs 1,000 student capacity 56,000 new square feet 2018 completion date
A Cost-Concious Approach to Transformation
AFTER
Working with a small budget, Fanning Howey’s interior designers focused on strategic improvements to support project-based learning. The addition of flexible furniture allows students to rearrange their spaces to meet the day-to-day needs. The design converts several areas to support additional collaboration space. A former cafeteria stage is now small group seating. A former classroom is now a digital media lab. And a traditional media center is now a large innovation zone.
Collaboration with students resulted in a series of dramatic murals throughout the central corridor. The murals express the culture and mindset of the Hilliard Innovative Learning Hub.
ABOVE | Student-selected murals add to the creative atmosphere of the Innovative Learning Hub.
BEFORE
4 ARCHITECTURE | INTERIORS | ENGINEERING
HILLIARD INNOVATIVE LEARNING HUB
“The design is a perfect blend that supports students in being architects of their learning journey. They particularly love The Union with its amazing furniture and color! Collaboration, laughter, and deep learning come out of this space daily.”
-Mark Tremayne, Director of Innovation & Extended Learning, HIlliard City Schools
OHIO
128 West Market St Celina, OH 45822 419.586.7771
4930 Bradenton Ave Suite 200 Dublin, Ohio 43017 614.764.4661
INDIANA
350 East New York St Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317.848.0966
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