2011 C.A.S.H. / CCAIA LEROY F.

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DESIGN AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

CHULA V I S TA

CHS SITE

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CHRISTOPHER HIGH SCHOOL

Gilroy Unified School District

GUSD

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SITE PLAN
BUILDINGS Arts Science/Agriculture Gymnasium Cafeteria/Library Humanities Theatre COMMON AREAS Main Entry Quad Pedestrian Bridge Athletic Fields Parking Bus Drop-off Solar Panel

L O O P

R O A D

CHS CAMPUS SITE PLAN

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CONTEXTUAL VIEW
SF Silicon Valley

G i l r o y

A G R I C U L T U R A L

F I E L D S

B E Y O N D

SUBURBAN HOUSING

CAMPUS

ATHLETIC

FIELDS

SUBURBAN HOUSING

The City of Gilroy is experiencing a change from an agriculturally-based economy and culture to one that is technologically-based. This is directly tied to the abundance of land that is available to the land-locked Silicon Valley nearby to expand into. Agricultural competition from overseas in recent years has spurred Gilroy to move toward an economy that is more information-based rather than production-based. This has resulted in changes in the physical form of the city, as suburban sprawl from Silicon Valley commuters in taking over what once agricultural land.

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F L O O R P L A NS

2ND FLOOR

In developing the programs w/ the user groups, we created the potential for new curriculum, which encourages collaboration between Arts, Sciences & Humanities (language) by designing them adjacent to one another.

ENTRY

1ST FLOOR

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FEATURES
Fan-shaped layout allows spacious outdoor learning environment & better supervision

EXTERIOR VIEW

Solar panels installation

provides influence to students about renewable energy at early age

Open quad is bound by

buildings to create higher level of security..

Social spots within the quad encourages more student interaction.

Large areas of greenery

on site

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FEATURES
Energy efficient
Skylights in gym, dining common & corridors to provide natural lighting

INTERIOR VIEWS

Entries and stairs are open and visible to all to promote interaction and security.

Architect infused character into the school by developing a mascot with 6th graders (now the first class)

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DESIGN INSPIRATION
ORIGINAL GILROY HIGH SCHOOL
BUILT IN 1912, DEMOLISHED IN 1956 DUE TO SEISMIC CONCERNS

Classical design elements such as natural stone and ornate entry facades reflects a collegiate & timeless architecture reminiscent of the original Gilroy
H.S. in classic revival style. Such

iconic memory was carried over in

the new campus

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CAMPUS ARCHITECTURE

Dining Commons Interior

Main Entry Axis view Library Interior

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COMMUNITY & CONNECTIVITY

View towards neighboring community

View of Quadrangle Outdoor community areas

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FEATURES

SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

Program transformation

Sustainable practices have transformed the districts facilities and educational programs. These sustainable features have been designed in the new CHS campus:
Operable Windows Natural Ventilation Ext. Sunshades/ Int. Light shelves Max. Daylighting in Classrooms Photovolatic Solar Array on Roof Efficient Orientation of Bldgs. Zoned Daylighting Controls & Sensors Skylights in Gym, Dining & Corridors Alternative Transportation & Fuels Recycled & Renewable Materials

Natural Daylight & Shading - Exterior

Natural Daylight & Shading - Interior