Barbara Jordan Elementary exhibits several distinctive design features throughout its 63,100 square feet. The double height library serves as the heart of the school, and includes plenty of seating options for flexible learning. Classroom configurations for each grade level are outfitted with a central ‘gathering pod’ for group learning. Each pod is unified by a color that is carried throughout the spaces for each grade level.
Students’ exposure to natural light and the outdoors are of paramount importance. The classrooms offer plenty of sunlight and planned views to the neighboring park through large windows. On the 2nd floor, clerestory windows flood the hallway with light during the day.





