Clayton High School Library

The School District of Clayton needed assistance in redesigning its high school library to meet the changing needs of its students. Clayton High School’s library had not been renovated since 1990. To reflect its commitment to a rich and rigorous academic culture, the district wanted to offer its students a collegiate-level library experience. Traditional K-12 libraries were designed to be a static space for the use of instructors leading a large class. A higher education approach required a transformation into a versatile space supporting self-directed learning and freedom of choice.

The transformation of the Clayton High School Library focused on these priorities:
• Multiple meeting spaces.
• Well-defined zones for different activity and noise levels.
• Flexible furniture plan.
• Restorative space.

The redesign installed four new demountable wall study and focus rooms to fulfill the need for study and focus rooms. Students now have more options for independently organizing work, study, or extracurricular club meetings. Clear sightlines and glass wall study rooms subtly balance student privacy with safety and security.

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