Project Location: Hawthorne, California Client: Wiseburn School District Completion Date: 2002 Cost: $11,200,000 It was the district’s goal to create a "quality facility"– one that offers state-of-the-art technology, as well as a positive, nurturing learning environment. The design accommodates future learning methods and encourages interaction between students, educators, parents and the general community. Educational program requirements were met by creating a variety of learning spaces, including exterior patio and courtyard areas, a full childcare facility, and a media center. A centrally located technology room serves as the hub of an extensive network accessible to all classrooms via the teacher workstation. The flexible technology package was created to accommodate advanced systems and future technology. The multi-purpose room, planned for after-hours and community use, is easily accessible - skewed at a 45 degree angle, and located at the northwest corner of the site where it receives maximum visibility. The PTA/community room and restroom facilities are placed adjacent to the multi-purpose building allowing ease of accessibility. "I have never before written a ‘fan letter’, but I would be remiss if I did not write to tell you how much we, In Wiseburn, appreciate all you did to make our initial building project so successful. Your professionalism, insight and approachable manner helped to ease the challenges that accompany a project such as the building of an elementary school." Helen Bell, Prinicipal Juan de Anza Elementary School "I thought, since I was a contractor, I could call all my buddies and have that school open in no time. Then I heard those three letters, D.S.A. I had no idea that such a place existed, but you took the time to explain the state planning approval system, known as "the black hole." Bill Denney Maintenance Manager/Project Manager Wiseburn School District