Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools in LA, United States

November 28, 2010 Category: Education, Public Buildings

Located in LA, United States , Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools was Designed by Gonzalez Goodale Architects, the project marks a distinct shift in typology for California public schools, which have primarily been ‘one-off’ designs devoid of urban context. This campus aggressively embraces both urban history and urban fabric.

Through design, the resultant grade differences within the site became opportunities through which to introduce barrier-less and subtle separations between pilot schools- specifically a series of grand terraces descending from the main quad to the K-5 play area and its multi-purpose performance proscenium.

A third challenge, in collaboration with LAUSD’s project managers, was to move the District towards new models of sustainable architecture, including: super high-density site utilisation; indoor-outdoor program and spaces; under-floor and displacement ventilation for more healthy air delivery; a central mechanical plant; single-ply high albedo roofing; triple-glazing at exposed street conditions; and rapidly renewable/cork, rubber, and linoleum flooring.

Robert F, Kennedy Community Schools design by Gonzalez Goodale Architects