Steep sloping roofs, deep overhangs, a covered terrace, an open-air gallery, and tall clerestory windows that capture warm air displaced by the breeze, respond to the climate and give the building it´s character.
The labs simultaneously handle research at workstations, instruction on individual computers, formal lectures and a traditional desk layout for exams.
The art workshops are located on the second floor to take advantage of the space made available by the sloping roof. A grid is suspended to hold tools and large format artwork. Sliding partitions make possible opening a space suitable for exhibits.
Project Facts
Project Art & Science Building, Blue Valley School
Site Escazú, Costa Rica
Client The Blue Valley School
Area 1200m2
Architect Anna Urbina Gutiérrez
Engineering Orlando Gei Brealy ESTRUCONSULT (Structural), CIRCUITO (Electrical & Mechanical)
Construction RAE Ingenieros
Date September 2010