Taylor_Smyth Architects Revamps West Preparatory Junior Public School
Jana Pijak — May 17, 2014 — Art & Design
References: taylorsmyth & azuremagazine
The team from Taylor_Smyth Architects recently transformed West Preparatory Junior Public School in Toronto’s Forest Hill neighbourhood with an infusion of multi-hued window elements. The redesign is said to "maximizes the school’s assembly space on a minimal budget".
Built in 1941, West Preparatory Junior Public School has undergone a number of expansions throughout the years but this one stands out as the most memorable. The school's 225-square-metre addition is connected next to the structure's existing gymnasium.
This multipurpose interior can be used as a communal assembly space, a lunch area or a music room for students. Keeping with the materiality of the school's existing brick facade, the team from Taylor_Smyth Architects infused their addition with a pattern of irregular window elements that are covered with colored film. When penetrated with sunlight, the windows modulate colored light and transform this school's interior.
Built in 1941, West Preparatory Junior Public School has undergone a number of expansions throughout the years but this one stands out as the most memorable. The school's 225-square-metre addition is connected next to the structure's existing gymnasium.
This multipurpose interior can be used as a communal assembly space, a lunch area or a music room for students. Keeping with the materiality of the school's existing brick facade, the team from Taylor_Smyth Architects infused their addition with a pattern of irregular window elements that are covered with colored film. When penetrated with sunlight, the windows modulate colored light and transform this school's interior.
Trend Themes
1. Multi-hued Window Elements - The integration of multi-hued window elements in school interiors can create visually stimulating environments.
2. Infusion of Colored Film - Using colored film on windows can enhance the ambiance and transform the interior of educational spaces.
3. Maximizing Assembly Spaces on a Budget - Designing innovative solutions to optimize assembly spaces in schools with limited resources presents a disruptive opportunity within the education sector.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The architecture and design industry can explore the incorporation of multi-hued window elements to revolutionize educational spaces.
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3. Education - The education sector can seek innovative approaches, such as maximizing assembly spaces on a budget, to create more efficient and versatile learning environments.
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