Standley Middle School

Fall 2024

This project is a redesign of Standley Middle School’s Entry and Administration Building located at 6298 Radcliffe Dr, San Diego. I was able to Investigate the existing campus to gain an understanding of its place in the community, how the arrival to campus feels for users, and how the administration building functions for its campus. I then developed design concepts centered around the school as a place in its community and developed space planning, floor plans, renderings, and details to improve the existing buildings and entry. I also used the California Building Code and California Department of Education standards and incorporated them into my design.

Site Visit at Standley Middle School

Physical Site Observations - Interior

Negatives

No natural light
Not enough privacy for staff
Cluttered and disorganized environment
Unclear where to walk
Artificial lighting was harsh and the cabinets had too many colors

Positives

Big open space
Lots of color
Created different environments through lighting

Physical Site Observations - Exterior

Negatives

The entrance was unclear
Not enough signage
The proportions of the building are off
Walkway is inconvenient

Positives

Inclusive route to the entrance
Lots of space
Opportunities with the landscape

Areas of Focus

STUDENTS:

CREATING A DESIGNATED STUDENT AREA WITH COLLABORATIVE SPACES
DESIGNING A CLEAR WALKWAY FOR STUDENTS TO WALK THROUGH WHEN GOING TO CLASS

FACULTY:

SPACE PLANNING EFFICIENTLY SO STAFF FACILITIES ARE CLOSER TO THE STAFF PARKING LOT
CREATING SEPARATE SPACES FOR WORK AND BREAK TIMES

COMMUNITY:

DESIGNING AN ENVIRONMENT WITH MORE SCHOOL SPIRIT AND VISUAL INTEREST

Concept Development

Existing as a transformative portal. Ready to grow and create. Feeling breathable and secure. The perfect balance of belonging and direction.

Space Planning

REQUIRED SPACES

Lobby
Front Office
Principal’s Office
Large Conference Room
Nurse’s Office
Public Toilet Room
Teacher’s Work Room
Teacher’s Lounge
Specialty Services
- Speech Therapy - Desk and Meeting Table For (4)
- Counselor - Desk and Meeting Table for (4)
- Small Conference Room - (12) Occupants
- Student Wellness Center

Design Parameters

Interior Walls - No existing interior walls or functions have to remain.
Interior Ceilings - No existing ceilings have to remain.
Exterior Walls - You may remove up to 1/3 of the existing exterior walls. In the remaining walls, you are allowed to put window/door openings in up to 10% of the total length of the walls.
Roof Structure - You may remove up to 1/3 of the existing roof structure.
Soffit/Parapet Wall - You may remove all of the existing soffit/parapet walls if you choose to, but the roof structure supporting it is limited to the 1/3 rule in #4.