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Westwood Elementary School
San Diego, CaliforniaElementary School
Lighthouse RenovationNTD Architecture
2008 Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture
Westwood Elementary School
Westwood Neighborhood
Community Environment
The neighborhood of Westwood is situated within the planned
community of Rancho Bernardo in San Diego County among a
topography of canyons and rolling hills. The community
features a plethora of housing, shopping malls, golf courses
and office parks.
Connecting to the CommunityCommunity Environment
When Westwood Elementary was initially constructed, the District was in the process of developing numerous campuses in a similar round configuration. The expansion of this campus proves difficult due to its closed
circular geometry. Challenges in this design were overcome by incorporating a masterplan that reflects a break in the circular mold, allowing for both expansion and renovation while maintaining a cohesive appearance.
As the school had lost a sense of connection with the community, planning efforts placed a major focus on redesigning the front entrance of the school to reconnect it with the Westwood neighborhood, giving it the
appearance of a brand new school that the community could be proud of.
Facility ConversionsLearning Environment
Challenge
Undersized and aging Library and lack of Resource Rooms for existing Classrooms
Concept
Existing Library converted to Computer Lab and two Resource Rooms
Challenge
Undersized and aging MPR/Food Service
Concept
Construct new MPR/Food Service. Convert old MPR to Library
Existing Multipurpose Room
Existing Library
New Computer Room
New Library
Connecting the Old with the New
Learning Environment
Challenge
• Campus no longer supported District standards
• Aging Existing Classrooms and Infrastructure
Concept
• Construct new Resource Rooms for Collaborative Teaching in between new and existing classrooms
• Modernize existing classrooms to create a seamless campus where new and existing campus connect
Kindergarten, Joint-Use MPR
Physical Environment
Kindergarten was placed adjacent to parking, administration, and student
drop-off, and is equipped with its own outdoor play area. Classrooms each feature their own student restroom.
A new Multipurpose Room/Food Service building was constructed to
replace the former facilities, which were insufficient to accommodate the
increased number of students. The Multipurpose Room utilizes a joint use
agreement between the District and Parent/Teacher Association.
Before
Before & AfterPhysical Environment
Challenges• Confusing Entry• Loss of Context• Lack of Security
Concepts• Redefined Entry• Renewed Sense of Ownership• Provide Health, Safety, and Security
Before
After
Concept
Enhanced MasterplanPlanning Process
Initial planning for the Westwood Elementary School
Transformation stemmed from the need to re-evaluate and confirm previous SFID Bond
programming and planning efforts. NTD Architecture
participated in six separate meetings with planning group
members to determine programming needs,
architectural design standards, and projected enrollment figures
for the school. The process resulted in a new campus
masterplan that will allow for additional future expansion and
enhances the context of the Westwood community.
Playful Details: Creating Relatable Architecture
Planning Process
Challenge
Loss of student connection with architecture
Concept
Create playful architecture that students can relate to formally
and spatially to encourage creativity.
Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture 2008 Project Data
Submitting Firm : NTD ArchitectureProject Role ArchitectProject Contact Richard Nowicki, AIATitle PartnerAddress 9655 Granite Ridge Drive, Suite 400City, State or Province, Country San Diego, California 92123, USAPhone 858/565.4440
Joint Partner Firm: N/AProject RoleProject ContactTitleAddressCity, State or Province, CountryPhone
Other Firm: N/AProject RoleProject ContactTitleAddressCity, State or Province, CountryPhone
Construction Firm: PinnacleOne/BarnhartProject Role Construction ManagerProject Contact Mark ClaussenTitle DPMAddress P.O. Box 501628City, State or Province, Country San Diego, California 92150, USAPhone 858/679.2646
Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture 2008 Project Details
Project Name Westwood Elementary School
City San Diego
State California
District Name Poway Unified School District
Supt/President Doug Mann
Occupancy Date Fall 2006
Grades Housed K-5
Capacity (Students) 850
Site Size (acres) 10 acres
Gross Area (sq. ft.) 65,000 SF
Per Occupant (pupil) 77 SF/student
gross/net please indicate 65,000
Design and Build? No
If yes, Total Cost:
Includes:
If no,
Site Development: $2,377,631.00
Building Construction: $13,793,918.00
Fixed Equipment: $724,085.00
Other: $0
Total: $16,895,634.00