02 / 09 SAFE SPACE FLEX SPACE Educat ional Supp o r t & C o u n s e l i n g S e r v i c e s
A C A D E MIC C A M PU S M ix ed Ty pologies
Rachel Cloyd // 2017
Safe space is defiant. It stands in contrast to the space that is created out of single-perspective, patriarchal, and heteronormative cultural constructs. Safe space is characterized by inclusion, respect, and transparency. The need for safe space is particularly tangible in education, where children and young adults are owed an equal platform on which to learn and build their identities. Departing from the current curriculum, which is constructed on a centuries-old framework dictated by white men, for white men, will also require a departure from that institution’s architecture. Where the traditional school typology enforces conformity and exercises control via compartmentalization and opacity, safe space validates diverse interests and experiences by erasing the boundaries, allowing for exchange of ideas, interdisciplinary work flow, individual accountability, and empowerment of the student to realize their own path.
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THE GROVE
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & COUNSELING SERVICES
Interior Renovation Approx. 1,000 sq ft
In a small rental space nestled in the treetops off Atlanta's I-85, the Pride School is planning to expand their LGBTQ-affirming K-12 program. The Grove approaches this given space in terms of maximizing natural daylight from the four existing windows and organizing student occupation around these apertures. Reflective surfaces surrounding the windows serve a double purpose to project light further into the space and tie in to the wall of storage built in around the perimeter of the space. Work and lounge furniture is integrated at the exterior wall to pull students towards the sweeping treetop views. A delicate framework of columns support the multi-layered ceiling system which further blurs the boundary between tree canopy and classroom. As the ceiling and lighting begin to code learning versus administrative spaces, the linear elements act as an armature for transparent partitions where acoustic separation is needed. The main presentation and gathering space is located at the heart of the school, where flexible furniture allows for a variety of possible activities and discussions. Strategic location of educator spaces ensures visibility of all activities.
Learning Spaces
Library
Presentation -
discussion, debate
Demonstration -
exploration, tinkering
Focus -
analysis, memorization
Stacks -
research, study
Digital Lab -
research, computation
Educator 1 / Director
coordination
Educator 2 / Counseling
discussion, mentorship
Educator 3-4/ Touchdown
organization, planning
Support Spaces
Eating / Meeting -
nourishment, sharing
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plan diagrams analyzing light and program
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T H E S TA N D
MIXED TYPOLOGIES / EDUCATION RESIDENTIAL
Location : Candler Park Golf Course Approx. 75,000 sq ft
Located in close proximity to public transportation, educational and cultural resources, and the Philip Rush Center, a main center for LGBTQ resources in Atlanta, stands the Candler Park Golf Course. This proposal suggests that we reclaim this valuable public land from its highly underutilized and exclusive current state for use by the Pride School campus and several shared community spaces. Proximity to several major LGBTQ resources would allow for student involvement and creation of a support network outside of the school itself. Shared public resources are located on the street-facing side of campus, allowing ease of access for the community. Diagonal and perpendicular lines of travel create privacy for the school-specific learning spaces more interior to the park. The Stand is composed of varying column grids which intersect to organize and divide spaces without the use of opaque barriers. This layered field system provides moments of visibility, community, engagement, and reflection. Similar to the flex space, the clustering of these nodes creates grove-like spaces for gathering. Rather than keeping to the rigid lines created by the column grids, circulation and entryways are rotated at a skewed angle to create a more staggered, natural appearance rather than a strict linear organization. Utilizing a cluster of repetitive auxiliary modules creates easily-expanded learning and living spaces which can be thoughtfully placed anywhere within the park.
Learning Spaces
Library
Faculty / Staff
Arts
Support Spaces
Wet Lab -
testing, inquiry
Dry Lab -
tinkering, building
Focus -
analysis
Stacks -
research, study
Digital Lab -
research, coding
Educator 1 / Director
coordination
Educator 2 / Counseling
support
Educator 3-4/ Touchdown
planning, organization
Theater -
storytelling
Visual / Musical Arts -
creation, synthesis
Gathering
sharing, exchange
Food Production / Eating
nourishment
Storage
collection, organization
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To locate the Pride School campus site, the Atlanta area was analyzed for LGBTQ resources, LGBTQ affirming places of worship, public parks, educational and cultural resources, retail centers, and main transportation lines. Walkability to a major LGBTQ resource was the main deterimining factor, assuming any of these resources within walking distance of the campus could play a part in the curriculum of the school and offer an opportunity to build student support networks outside of the campus environment. The Phillip Rush Center is an invaluable facility that houses a multitude of LGBTQ resources in one location, including Georgia Equality, the Health Initiative, and Atlanta Pride, among others. The proposed site at the existing Candler Park Golf Course is within a few blocks of the Rush Center, with easy access to the beltline and MARTA for students commuting on public transportation. The large site meets the state mandated minimum area requirements and offers ample space for the school to grow as needed with student enrollment.
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lgbt resource lgbt affirming place of worship marta station pedestrian access highway marta line
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public park golf course marta station pedestrian access highway marta line beltline
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rolling hills of the existing Candler Park Golf Course
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bio
RACHEL CLOYD
architect / advocate
bio
designer / donuts
â&#x20AC;&#x153;The gathering space is where students and faculty can catch up first thing in the morning and at the end of the school day to share ideas under the canopy or enjoy coffee and donuts on the terrace.â&#x20AC;?
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