Laurel Elementary School serves 1,200 students throughout a series of six learning communities. ©2018, Charles Uniatowski Photography

The school massing respects the neighboring residential communities while clearly providing a sense of a "school". At night the volumetric corridor elements allow the school to glow and present a welcoming presence to the neighborhood. ©2018, Charles Uniatowski Photography

The intersection of major corridors in the academic wing is highlighted by a grand stair which offers opportunities for student interaction while providing views into the Media Center and to the natural elements outside from the intermediate landing. ©2018, Charles Uniatowski Photography

The main entrance canopy is held up by a “Caryakid” figure, welcoming students and their parents into a two story naturally lit main corridor providing easy access to the gym and cafeteria where the majority of public events are held, allowing the rest of the school to remain secured. ©2018, Charles Uniatowski Photography

Each Learning Community for grade levels 1 – 5 features multi-functional breakout areas with glass walled small group spaces in conjunction with a larger multi-class space. Each breakout area is color coded to align with the wing and features super graphics relating to the selected biome and its geography. ©2018, Charles Uniatowski Photography

The cafeteria is centrally located to minimize student travel and provide easy access for evening functions. Multiple types of acoustical treatments are provided to assist with noise reduction while also enlivening the space. There is also a large window area which connects student stop the site beyond. ©2018, Charles Uniatowski Photography

The main corridors are volumetric spaces featuring LED pendant lighting and decorative acoustical panels and colorful flooring to provide a playful, inspirational and functional space for students and staff to use. ©2018, Charles Uniatowski Photography

The school massing respects the neighboring residential communities while clearly providing a sense of a "school". ©2018, Charles Uniatowski Photography