INVISION in collaboration with Cooper Carry Collins Architects (CCCA), partnered with Duval County Public Schools to design a new K – 5 prototype school that redefines the traditional learning environment. Developed as a modern reinterpretation of an existing prototype, the 98,000-square-foot facility was conceived to promote engagement, adaptability, and collaboration — embodying the District’s vision for 21st-century education. The design balances functionality with flexibility, integrating community accessibility and security into a cohesive layout. The one-story section houses the secure entry, administrative offices, and a multi-purpose cafeteria and auditorium complex, which can be separated from the academic areas by a fire wall for after-hours community use. This strategic organization supports both school operations and neighborhood engagement. Academic functions are located within a two-story classroom wing organized in a “horseshoe” plan that frames secure outdoor courtyards and gathering spaces. The ground floor hosts a Media Center, Maker Space, Science and Technology Labs, and an Art Room — each designed with movable glass partitions to encourage interaction and reconfiguration. Throughout the building, shared learning areas and flexible classroom clusters provide diverse opportunities for individual focus and group collaboration, creating an environment that inspires curiosity, creativity, and connection. |
