Kids Day

What do they really think?

Some staff from Skinner Farlow Kirwan Architecture stopped by Fredrick Douglass Elementary School to hear from the kids and what they think should be at their school. They had some very creative and fun things planned!

We had so much fun listening to the children and what they believe should belong at Fredick Douglass. A few suggestions include a colorful garden full of flowers, a giant aquarium on the playground, and four-story playhouse. Some necessary qualities the school needs include windows, spaces, fancy lighting, and comfortable seats. Now this we can do! Thank you so much for having us and we are so excited to see the children learn in a new environment!

the ultimate fort

Do we have a future architect on our hands?

Simulation and Observation Area

New lab to support the utilization of the Laerdal simulation platform. Existing lab space to be transformed from a traditional laboratory space to a three-bay simulation lab. The bays are flexible, designed for critical, maternal, and pediatric care with the ability to adapt one of the bays for adult health. Incorporates hygienic practices to develop standard practice. Includes an observation room and briefing room to improve synergy between simulation and learning.

Design Completed 2018

Conference / Breifing Room

New Entry Doors

Before new Entry Doors were added

The interior of this collegiate gothic building did not reflect its exterior appearance. Interior corridor ceilings are covered in conduit, mechanical systems and data runs. The front entry doors were not in character with the building, nor did they meet current egress requirements. We worked with the University and the Departments of Astronomy, Mathematics and Physics on improvements to the entry experience. We designed new front doors and interior designs were studied for various ways to mitigate the appearance of conduit and mechanical systems. New lighting and finishes highlight the departments and minimize the distractions from equipment that cannot be moved. The welcoming space accomodates the waves of student traffic that utilize the area between classes.

Completed 2018

Before Renovation

After Renovation