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Building Design

ECCL has been achieved by collecting feedback from more than 20 community design workshops resulting in nearly 50 hours of opinions and comments. The information from this broad spectrum of Emeryville citizens and school personnel has been incorporated into the final design and site planning. 

A primary design goal of the ECCL is to build upon and celebrate Emeryville’s civic and economic metamorphosis through forms and spaces that emulate soaring growth and development. Like butterflies emerging from their cocoons, the building’s main entry points feature roofs that reach outward and upward – representing aspirations for the continuing evolution of the city.

Community Commons View from 2nd level terrace illustrating a musical performance at the community stage during non-school hours

 

Community Commons View of the Community Commons during school hours and K-5 recess. The Community Canvas is visible to the left of the image.

 

School Multi-Use Moveable walls allow flexibility for the space to be reconfigured to suit a variety of functionsGlass walls provide views toward the athletic fields (left) and Community Commons (right)

 

 

K-8 Building Overlooks the Athletic Fields to the west. The School Multi-use room and dining terrace are visible to the right of the image. The K-8 school entrance is at the left of the image along with a portion of the Community Canvas beyond

 

Typical Science Classroom provides a rich, technology-based environment for project-based science learning. Ample light, open and lockable storage and overhead retracting electrical power enable maximum space flexibility.

 

High School Entrance View along 47th Street. Community and School Library at the corner of San Pablo (street level) High School Classrooms on 2nd level

 

Commuity Welcome Center A light-filled two-story space serves as a one-stop resource center and provides information on Community Service programs as well as access to the Teen Activity Center on the plaza level and Family Resource Center and School-based health clinic on the floor above. The Welcome Center opens onto the landscaped Community Plaza with access to the Community Multi-use space and Senior Lounge.

 

Gateway to Emeryville View of the Community Multi-use room and K-8 entry from the corner of San Pablo Avenue and 53rd Street

 

School and Community Library serves both school and community. A library classroom / community meeting room and a computer center are visible beyond the reading room while a community cafe connects to the library and courtyard (not visible - behind this view)

 

 

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