Program
Priority number one to the district was to create flexible and collaborative environments that serve as platforms for 21st century learning inside their new elementary school. The program includes a 6,000 s.f. Administration building, 4,000 s.f. Student Learning Center, 14,000 s.f. Kindergarten village, 16,000 s.f. Grade 1 village, 19,000 s.f. Grades 2-3 village, 14,000 s.f. Grades 4-5 village, and a 10,000 s.f. Student Support Services building.

The estimated cost is $29.5 million.

Special Challenges & Solution
Our team’s focus on communication was important when the initial site location was determined to be unusable due to its location below the base flood plan. The search for a new site took months to qualify and test new locations all while taking the District’s budget into consideration.

Design
Villages are arranged around a central courtyard with play zones and outdoor classroom breakout areas. Each village, or building, features a central spine acting as a universal collaboration zone. This approach to an open environment was important to the RCOE (Riverside County Office of Education) since 3 Severely Disabled Classrooms were included on the Beaumont campus. These RCOE managed classrooms were intentionally integrated into the villages instead of isolating them as was a pattern from the past.

Each village is dotted with unique design features that help to form unique experiences for students. Imagine the scene of students storming outside to watch a movie about volcanoes on the outdoor screen, or a class being held outside on a beautiful day. These moments wouldn’t be possible without the organic Integration of different learning & discovery environments.

Community Environment Priorities:
•    Take an active role in the community.
•    Vibrant campus identity is a neighborhood beacon and gives recognition to the school.
•    Prominent Cougar Way entrance is close to the street and welcomes the community.
•    Make campus open yet secure during public events by orchestrating public and private spaces
•    Encourage students to walk from local housing without ignoring site security

Physical Environment & High Performance features:
•    Pedestrian and bike access
•    LEDs and enhanced lighting controls
•    Drought tolerant landscaping
•    Low-flow water fixtures
•    High efficiency HVAC
•    Energy management systems
•    Renewable energy production ready roof design
•    Exterior overhangs and high efficiency windows
•    Recycled materials (example: Structural steel)
•    Storage and collection of recyclables
•    Construction waste management
•    Daylighting and quality views through windows in all regularly occupied space
•    Low V.O.C. paints and coatings