Nature
& Science Building, Woodstock Children’s
Woodstock, New York
New biology and chemistry classroom/labs, storage, computer
room.
1,650 sq. ft.
$100,000
1997 – 98
Site
The new structure is located at the edge of the school's rural
campus, on a flat, partially wooded site with views of the
Catskill Mountains. The building functions as a friendly indoor-outdoor
laboratory for kids to explore the adjacent pond and woods.
Building
Two high, spacious classrooms flank a central “mudroom”
entry. Large windows enable year round natural growing light
to flood the classrooms, while also providing views of the
wildlife and playing fields. The outdoor lab area, natural
skinned entry columns, playful colors, and extreme economies
of construction characterize the project.
Materials
Wood frame construction, engineered wood roof, slab-on-grade
construction, hydronic baseboard heating.

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