RFP by Kayleen Soto

PHASE 2 DESIGN-BUILD REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PCDS ABERO MUSIC EDUCATION BUILDING (AMEB) TENTANT IMPROVEMENT RFP#02-2021

Phoenix Country Day School is a the Phoenix metro area that creativity, collaboration,

private, independent PK-12 school emphasizes independence, and integrity.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

COVER LETTER

RESPONSIBILITY Team Bios Sub-consultant Bios Organizational Chart

PROJECT INFORMATION Approach Understanding Schedule

DESIGN CONCEPT First Floor Plan Second Floor Plan Building Sections First Floor Renderings Second Floor Renderings Component Study

BETTERMENT Idea & Concept Renderings

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Phoenix Country Day School 3901 E Stanford Dr Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

KAYLEEN SOTO Lead Interior Designer kayleensoto76@gmail.com 520.233.8089

December 3, 2021 Dear Phoenix Country Day School and selected committee: We are truly grateful for the opportunity to submit our proposal for PCDS’s new Music Education Building. Upon hearing that PCDS reached out to the RTK Design Firm to design a completely new and innovative music building we got to work. It is refreshing to hear that PCDS values teaching music to students, since often schools will cut performing arts programs due to budget cuts. PCDS is invested in their students’ soft and hard skills–– teamwork, public speaking, collaborating, independence, and much more–– that will mold broad thinking, well-rounded, and intelligent individuals. Our firm is committed to improving the environments of the students, faculty and staff of PCDS, and will strive to prove it. As you will see in the accompanying proposal, we have used our experience and the knowledge we have gained from not only researching your wants from the new learning facility but your school as a whole. We have created a space that brings engagement, memorable and learning opportunities to not only the students but to all users and passerby of the new center of campus. Partnering with Jones Studio, our design approach is, what we like to refer to as, youthfully modernized. This is to help excite lower school students while still remaining a sophisticated and engaging space for middle and upper school students and staff alike. (Continued)

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PCDS’s values resonated with our firm, as we to believe that students are our future, and creative thinking begins with a creative space to learn. As one’s environment, motivation and willingness to explore are key characteristics that influence creative thinking. We hope to continue our working relationship and developing further opportunities for innovative design with Phoenix Country Day School.

Best Regards,

810 S Forest Mall Tempe, AZ 85281

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RESPONSIBILITY

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KAYLEEN SOTO |Lead Interior Designer ABOUT | Kayleen has always been passionate about design which led her to specialize in biophilic, residential, and commercial design after graduating ASU. She believes that it is crucial to design with the users’ needs first while creating comfortable and beautiful spaces for all. She is committed to improving the lives of her users‘ through design. PCDS Project | Kayleen’s role for the PCDS project is the team’s Lead Designer. Kayleen’s skills in 3D software, computer modeling, and expertise in various fields will allow her to benefit her team with the resources to bring her visions to life. She will ensure that the project exceeds the client’s expectations, and her strategic personality will lead the team towards success. TAMIA HANNINEN | Project Manager ABOUT | Tamia was immersed in performing arts for some time before attending Arizona State University to receive her Bachelor of Interior Design. As an interior designer, she has been involved in programming and space planning for residential, commercial, and retail spaces. Providing efficient and functional ideas for clients is a priority for her. PCDS Project | Tamia’s role for the PCDS project is the team’s Project Manager and Research Consultant. Tamia’s skills in data input, writing talents, and ability to lead make her a great resource for keeping the project together and fact-checking her other members. Her efforts in the project will ensure that it is a comfortable, engaging, and inviting space for everyone. RAYNA RICHARDSON | Interior Designer & Music Educator ABOUT | Rayna has an extensive background of all forms of art that she brought with her in their studies at Arizona State and Harvard University to receive degrees in Interior Design and Arts Education. She has a passion for universal design, education, and designing for the future with sustainable and multipurpose materials. PCDS Project | Rayna’s role for the PCDS project is the team’s Music and Design Consultant. Being a high school music teacher herself, Rayna is able to consult their team on what works to benefit not only the space but the needs of the students and faculty as well. Her musical background will help create functional and acoustical spaces for all.

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PHOENIX COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Role:

Client

JONES STUDIO

RTK Role: Design Firm

Role: Architecture Firm

TAMIA HANNINEN

KAYLEEN SOTO Role: Lead Interior Designer

HILGART WILSON Role:

Civil Engineer

SML Role: Structural Engineer

BLUECHIP SIGNAGE Role: Graphics & Signage

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Role: Project Manager

RAYNA RICHARDSON

Role: Interior Designer & Music Educator

WENGER Role:

Furniture

MCH Role:

ARIZONA PINNACLE ENGIN. Role: Plumbing & Electrical

Acoustics

PIPELINE Role:

Mechanical

COLWELL SHELOR Role:

Landscape

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Location: Phoenix, AZ HilgartWilson's approach to each project is to create a partnership with the client. As their advocates, project design, timelines, and resolutions are executed based on their best interests. They have grown the company into a leading Arizona firm by providing innovative solutions and unmatched client service. Location: Phoenix, AZ SML is a widely diversified engineering firm, offering consulting services for new and existing commercial, industrial, and residential construction. The continued growth and success of their business is the result of efforts of from their quality team of employees to provide practical, cost-effective engineering solutions. Location: Tempe, AZ Pipeline's drive is to create—to reach into the void and transform a shapeless concept into a physical reality—is the most thrilling thing they do. Their single mission: To create elegant solutions for passionate customers by being experts in the field of mechanical design & engineering. Location: Phoenix, AZ Arizona Pinnacle Engineering is valley-wide, offering services to commercial, institutional, governmental, and industrial projects. Specializing in mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical engineering services. Arizona Pinnacle Engineering provides personalized services and in-depth involvement. Location: Phoenix, AZ Blue Chip Signworks aims to provide quality graphics and signage to their clients. They are a "Green" company that doesn't contribute to VOCs. They take pride in their customer service, designs, and project management. Blue Chip Signworks invests in your success and leaves you with graphics that supports your brand.

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Location: Owatonna, MN Wenger has been supplying music products for 75 years. They focus on function, flexibility and transportability. With products being trusted all over the world. Wenger stands behind everything with expert tech support, great warranties, customer service and is dedicated to your individual needs. Wenger has a number of resources for architects to use to help create the spaces needed for music classrooms to succeed and grow in. Wenger provides support not only for their products but for all musical spaces as they are passionate about the craft more than anything. Location: Phoenix, AZ Colwell Shelor is a collaborative landscape and urban design practice founded in 2009. They focus on the creation of meaningful, vibrant environment that represent the culture and ecological requisites of each site while focusing on sustainability, connecting communities and enhancing quality of life. Location: Scottsdale, AZ McKay Conant Hoover is a well establishes acoustical company that does all projects all over the United States. Their acoustical services focus on sound isolation, noise control, room finishes and shaping, teaching and expert wellness, and environmental noise control.

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PROJECT INFORMATION

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PROJECT APPROACH

PHOENIX COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL SITE PLAN At RTK Design Firm we take pride in our attention to detail. Understanding the clients’ needs and the site’s existing conditions is very important to our design process. Our goal is to design and build a new and improved music building for Phoenix Country Day Schools Abero Music Education Building (AMEB) that exceeds your expectations and needs while creating spaces for the students to learn and collaborate. All design decisions that are made are determined by the deeper understanding of both the client and the site. We are committed to designing a music education building that brings engagement, memorable fun, and learning opportunities to not only the students but to all users and future generations. We take pride in completing our projects on time and staying within our budget while producing the highest quality work. By choosing this method the architect/designers, contractor, and sub-consultants are able to work closely together in the early stages of the project. Thus, being able to provide solutions to one another, while also advancing the project in terms of time and cost. Particular attention to the characteristics of functionality, performance, quality, and architectural design will drive this design in the production of creating a functional space. PHOENIX COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

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PROJECT APPROACH The RTK Design Firm understands how important intellectual engagement, independence, collaboration, creativity, and integrity is to PCDS. We will strive to create a music educational space where students will be able to intellectually engage with the subject(s) being taught, encourage collaboration and creativity, and above all else, integrity in the design concept, materiality, and motives. The purpose of constructing this new music building is to create a new, inviting, and comfortable space for students and faculty of all ages to enjoy. A space where users can come together and learn, grow and explore and take the knowledge they will learn to benefit them in the future. A learning space should enable learners to get to know each other and engage in dialogue, work on group projects, interact in a variety of ways such as collaborative or cooperative learning, and present their work publicly, teach others, or give feedback. What makes a calming, welcoming, and dynamic educational space, is the empathy, creativeness, and human well-aspects that are carefully and thoughtfully integrated. RTK will strive for this.

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Current Issues & Challenges with the Existing Music Building: • Currently not a great space for collaboration, light, or energy • Outdated • Lacks storage and space • Boxy and very fixed • No windows for natural lighting • Does not spark creativity for students • Built for old traditional style music • Materials are starting to decay and fade

Goals for the New Music Building: • Putting the needs of the students first • Socio-economic diversity & cultural diversity • Flexibility above all else • Bringing facilities into the center of campus, the heart-beat of the space • True to Arizona in terms of architecture • Individuality and uniqueness • To create a fun and engaging space to accommodate all students

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CREATIVITY

Creativity is extremely important to PCDS, as the future of our society of spectacular individuals are being taught. Being able to learn in a creative space will uplift the atomosphere and boost the energy of the students. Our world is diverse and rapidly changing where we are in constant search for creative and innovative ideas from creative individuals. Creative thinking dervives from a creative space.

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COLLABORATION

Collaboration is the ability to work with others through open-mindedness, communication, and adapability. Being able to successful collaborate at a young age will benefit students in the future in the working enviornment. Being able to create a balance from team leader and team player is crucial. As well as feeling comfortable being able to share ideas, thoughts, and feelings within a space.

COMMUNITY

Community is bringing people of various backgrounds, skills, and abilties together. PCDS values intellectual engagement that dervives from the students and faculty. Designing for the community based on their needs is essential, after all, the users are the ones that are going to using the space for years to come. A space where everyone is respected, valued, heard, and appreciated.

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PROJECT UNDERSTANDING

Design-Build (DB)

CMAR (Construction Manager at Risk)

In Design-Build projects, the owner will hire a company or team under a sole contract to deliver the construction project from start to finish. Due to the design team being responsible for both the design aspect and construction components, the occurrences of price changes are typically kept to a minimum. It is very important to establish a working relationship between the client and the team members of the firm in order to minimize issues and conflicts that may occur during the design process.

In Construction Manager at Risk projects, the delivery method is based on the construction documents and specifications at the time of the GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price). The CMAR provides professional services and acts as a consultant to the owner in the design development and construction phases. CMAR will give the owner a GMP prior to bidding on the project, included in this is a contingency line item to take care of bid overages, reasonably inferred items, and other project-related items that may arise during construction.

Design-build method provides the ability to deliver a project on a tight schedule, singular responsibility, reduced litigation claims, and decreased administrative burden. Design-builders meet performance needs, not minimum design requirements, often developing innovations to deliver a better project than initially imagined.

CMAR method provides a higher level of cost control from the start, advocates and manages the project with the Owner’s best interest in mind at all times, and takes the burden off of the Owner in managing and coordinating the project. CMAR’s main purpose is to manage the construction of the project, which adds much value to the project.

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PROJECT UNDERSTANDING The RTK Design Firm will proceed with the Design-Build delivery method with particular attention to the characteristics of functionality, performance, quality, and architectural design. Functionality - Our concept will focus on simplicity, spatial flexibility, efficiency, organizational adjacencies, clear paths of travel and lines of site, and effective integration of indoor and outdoor spaces. RTK Studio will analyze the clients and the site. Keeping communication a priority by utilizing the meetings with the client, stakeholders, and the contractor to make decisions. Building a strong team that works well together is key for us. Working together through many iterations we will analyze the geographic location, site boundary, entrance locations and types, site security, and existing buildings. We will also analyze the sun paths, solar gains, and shading. Performance - Focusing on wellness, sustainability, material efficiency, ease of maintenance, and stated performance goals. As a learning environment for students of various age groups, it is important to accommodate the needs of every student. Through our design concept and iterations, RTK Design Firm will strive to design a space where everyone will be encouraged to seek more. The architect/ designers, contractor, and sub-consultants working closely together to address the performance quality of the building allows for no unexpected mishaps in the project. Quality - We understand that PCDS values quality and providing the best for all students, that is why we will ensure the quality of the materials, finishes, and furnishings of the space best support the stated performances. Researching the quality, benefits, and purposes of every material, finish, and furnishings added is top priority. We aim to provide materials that are durable and require low maintenance. While also looking to boost the building’s aesthetic, we look for materials that provide positive benefits to the users. Architectural Design - Organizing and orientation of features and spatial configurations is crucial towards successful design. Passive and active solar strategies, formal and aesthetic composition of the building, vernacular character and materials of existing architecture, patterns of fenestration, and material and product texture and color. Designing a space that has integrity, durability, and creativity is our main focus as we want all users in the space to feel comfortable and invited. We will construct floor plans that are functional, easy to navigate, and best benefit the students and staff of PCDS, essentially creating an innovative space encouraging growth and knowledge.

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LEAVE-BEHIND INTERVIEW

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CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

CONSTTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

SCHEMATIC DESIGN

PROGRAMMING & CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

DESIGN CONCEPT

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN

MATERIALS

Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring

Custom Carpet Tile

Scale: 1/8” = 1’-0”

Acoustical Drywall Ceiling

Custom Carpet Tile

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APT2B Blueberry Textile

Sherwin Williams Loyal Blue

Sherwin Armstrong Williams Whisper Picnic Paint Grey Felt Ceiling

Sherwin Armstrong Williams Whisper Surfin’ Paint Grey Felt Ceiling

Mannington Armstrong Com. Bark II Acoustical Carpet Tile Wheat Felt Ceiling

Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring

Softwood Lumber Ceiling

Sherwin Williams Surfin’ Paint

Vescom Onari Wallcovering

Armstrong Whisper Grey Felt Wall Panels

Sherwin Williams Loyal Blue

Acoustical Drywall Ceiling

Grand Teton Terrazzo Flooring

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SECOND FLOOR PLAN

MATERIALS

Scale: 1/8” = 1’-0”

Armstrong Acoustical Wheat Felt Ceiling

Armstrong Whisper Grey Felt Wall Panels

Mannington Sherwin Commerical Williams Block Brights Loyal Blue Carpet Tile

Custom Carpet Tile

Armstrong Acoustical Wheat Felt

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Custom Carpet Tile

Sherwin Armstrong Williams Tin Acoustical Whisper Felt Lizzie Paint

Sherwin Williams Glad Yellow Paint

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BUILDING CROSS SECTION A

Scale: 1/2” = 1’-0”

BUILDING CROSS SECTION B

Scale: 1/2” = 1’-0”

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LOUNGE AREA

The wall voids are a playful version of seating, users are encouraged to sit, socialize, study, and relax within the soft cushioning. Central is the staircase and elevator for easy access to the upper floor. Curtain wall facade allows for natural sunlight to enter the space as well as helps the space feel more open and inviting.

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CHOIR MUSIC CLASSROOM

The use of decorative carpet tile and acoustic paneling along the wall and ceiling are aesthetically pleasing and also provides sound control. The pops of blue in the paneling and carpet tiles help lighten the space, making it come alive for students to engage with. The space has large windows that maximize the light from the north side, while also bringing the outside in. Choral risers were designed for the students to be able to stand for practice purposes and can accommodate chairs for when it is time to learn.

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LOWER SCHOOL MUSIC CLASSROOM

With an easy first floor access and a large open plan students can experience the space to its full potential. There are decorative acoustical panels on the walls and ceilings with carpet floor tiles to not only control sound but to help create an inviting learning environment for students. By keeping the plan open students can move around and interact with different instruments and learning stations to maximize learning engagement opportunities.

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STRINGS MUSIC CLASSROOM

The space is illuminated with pops of yellow tones and light from the large windows on the north facade. This makes the space feel youthful and inviting. There are acoustical properties within the circular dropped ceiling panels, the decorative acoustical paneling, and the carpet tiling. These elements help absorb and distribute sound throughout the space evenly.

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BAND MUSIC CLASSROOM

As the largest and loudest ensembles in the school the room has acoustical paneling along the main wall, ceiling, and carpet tiles to help isolate sound to that room and not interrupt surrounding spaces. With large windows natural light enters the space and plays with the natural coloring and red accents. This helps liven up the classroom to a focused and engaging environment for students.

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LEVEL 1 INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE ROOM Acoustical PET fiber ceiling allows controls the acoustical properties of the space as well as adds a clean and modern aesthetic. Carpet tiles are a more appropriate choice for flooring at it absorbs sounds while adding warmth and color. The circular windows are a playful way to view the inside of the space. Students are encouraged to practice music comfortably while feeling as if their talents can fully blossom in the space.

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LEVEL 2 MEZZANINE The use of a mezzanine enhances a high-ceilinged space feel more personal and less vast and can create additional floor space. It also sparks curiosity of those on the first floor to discover the second floor.

LEVEL 2 MEZZANINE The use of a curtain wall facade allows users outside to catch a glimpse of what is occurring inside of the space. Handrails are placed for the safety of the users while not hindering their experience. 30

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Nurse’s offices should be a space where one can feel comfortable in and highlight the importance of well-being and health for all users.

The color blue is associated with tranquility, calmness, and slows down the metabolism, and produces a calming effect. It can be considered beneficial to the mind and body.

The use of wood adds warmth to the space meanwhile the dropped acoustical drywall ceilings highlight key areas, waiting and exam areas. A wayfinding element for users.

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COMPONENT STUDY While designing a component, we knew we wanted to explore further the study of music. We discovered that the circle shape represents unity, wholeness, infinity, a positive emotional message of harmony. Which is what PCDS’s community represents. The spiral array model is an extended type of pitch space, represents human perceptions of pitches, chords, and keys Spiral array model diagrams. Understanding how the cords and keys position creates the spiral effect. in the same geometric space. It immediately grabs the attention of those entering the space and causes curiosity to what may be on the second level. The hierarchy of pendants represents the growth of students as they travel from lower to middle, and lastly upper sc c oo . school.

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Early sketches and concept ideas of the pendant light fixture. Understanding how scale and shape play a factor while designing.

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COMPONENT STUDY: TECHNICAL DRAWINGS 2 5

While designing our component, it was very important to understand how it functions, how it benefits the space, and how it will affect the users. By further researching, we have understood the functionality of the component in full depth.

1 SPIRAL LIGHT FIXTURE SCALE: 1/2”= 1’-0”

Existing Roof

Laminated Glass Roof Skylight Extruded Aluminum Frame Upright

Skylight Frame

1/2” GYP. Ceiling

9’ Drop Timber 1/2” GYP. Built Ceiling Flashing Cleat

Suspension Hanger

Mounted to GYP.

C-Channel

Faux Veneer Wood Beam

2 FLAT ROOF SKYLIGHT SCALE: 1/4= 1’-0”

Screws For Support

3 FAUX WOOD BEAMS SCALE: 1/2”= 1’-0”

1/2” Fastener Cutouts For Light Pendant Canopies & Junction Boxes

Extruded Aluminum Frame Screwed to Timber Piece Built Flashing Mounted to Existing Roof

Track for Pendant Pendants Offest 2” From Each Other

Ceiling Line

Pendant Bolt

Varying Lengths

Fastener

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Metal Rod for Pendant

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COMPONENT STUDY: RENDERINGS

LEVEL 1 & 2 SECTION VIEW The pendant light fixture dominates both floors as not only does the shape and scale catch the eye of users but also the skylight that casts playful shadows onto the floor. As the time-of-day changes, the shadow begins to crawl from floor to wall. Natural lighting will derive from the circular skylight, meanwhile, artificial lighting will derive from each individual light pendant.

LEVEL 1 TOP VIEW

LEVEL 2 SIDE VIEW

This top view shows exactly how powerful the spiral shape can be. It is completely mesmerizing to view from all angles.

The component creates an indoor-outdoor connection as those passing by are intrigued and spark curiosity to enter the space.

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BETTERMENT

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IDEA & CONCEPT

PCDS’s “Wall of Champions” is very important as it is a symbol of the student’s recognition in their academic, athletic, and performing arts efforts. Our betterment proposal is a “Steps of Stardom” trophy case that is embedded into the elevator walls. Where users on both floors, will be able to admire PCDS’ accomplishments. As well as allowing it to be visible from the outside in with the use of glass walls. It will highlight the achievements of PCDS students and their efforts to always strive for success. The walls voids will be 6” deep and approximately 27’ high. 6’x 6” x 1-1/2” wood veneer shelves will be inserted and space at every 1’-6” to allow space for various trophies and plaque sizes. 1/8” tempered glass will ensure the protection of the wall, while still allowing the wall to be an engaging element as one travels up and down the staircase or happens to walk by past it.

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6’x 6” x 1-1/2” wood veneer shelves

1/8” tempered glass

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RENDERINGS Steps of Stardom” trophy case highlights the achievements of PCDS students and their efforts to always strive for success. It is a symbol of the student’s recognition of their efforts in full display. The inspiration of the name derived as one climbs the steps (to success) there is an end goal. A reminder to applaud the big and little moments.

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It becomes a statement piece and causes curiosity from the user to what could possibly be on the second floor. The users are encouraged to pause, admire, and remain curious. Students can view their achievements and have proud to be a part of a community that values their efforts and their ever-growing success.

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PCDS prepares promising students to become responsible leaders and lifelong learners through an education that emphasizes intellectual engagement, independence, collaboration, creativity, and integrity.

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