Positive Tomorrows New School for Homeless Children

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Firm

MA+ Architecture

Client

Positive Tomorrows

Area

41,379 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$9,854,804

Completion Date

11/2019

Mel Willis Photography, Simon Hurst Photography

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The new Positive Tomorrows campus is at the intersection of education and stability for Oklahoma City’s homeless youth and their families. As Oklahoma’s only tuition-free elementary school and social service agency partnering with families experiencing homelessness, this organization is unlike any other in the region. The design challenges presented by this school for homeless children are met with careful considerations and intentional design solutions that support a “High Structure – High Love” curriculum.

Rather than a traditional institutional setting, the design creates a sense of home—a campus where learning opportunities can happen anywhere. The space fosters stability, considers special circulation needs, and promotes easy-to-follow routines and procedures for the students. An open-space concept creates a safe atmosphere where students are easily monitored and specialized learning spaces cultivate enriching learning opportunities. Areas such as a Food Lab, Maker Space, Literacy Lab, and an art and music classroom are dedicated to experimentation, problem-solving, and cultural curriculum.

The school ensures that students have the opportunity to explore extracurricular activities that promote lifelong learning and curiosity.

Additional Information

Cost per Sq Ft

$238.00

Citation

Gold Citation

Featured in

2020 Educational Interiors Showcase

Interior category

Common Areas

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Product suppliers specified

Carpet by Mannington

Carpet by Shaw

Carpet by Milliken

Flooring by Armstrong World Industries

Flooring by nora systems, Inc.

Flooring by Caesar Porcelain Tile

Flooring by Altro

Physical-Education Flooring by Gerflor Sports Flooring

Physical-Education Flooring by Taraflex Sports Flooring

Brick/Masonry by Acme Brick

Ceilings by Armstrong World Industries

Ceilings by ACGI

Ceramic Tile by American Olean

Ceramic Tile by Crossville

Door Hardware by Ives

Door Hardware by Schlage

Door Hardware by LCN Closers

Door Hardware by Von Duprin

Doors by Overhead Door

Doors by VT Industries

Doors by Steelcraft

Insulation by Owens Corning

Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams

Roofing by Johns Manville

Windows by Oldcastle Moduline

Lighting & Accessories by Lutron

Lighting & Accessories by Tech Lighting

Lighting & Accessories by Pathway Lighting Products

Lighting & Accessories by Kim Lighting

Lighting & Accessories by Cree, Inc.

Emergency Lighting by Dual-Lite

Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Globe Fire Sprinkler

Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Nibco

Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Anvil

Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Honeywell

Security Systems by Bosch Security Systems

Card Systems by HID

Classroom Furniture by KI

Multipurpose Areas Furniture by Leland

Office Furniture by Kimball

Drinking Fountains by Elkay

Hand-Drying Equipment by Georgia-Pacific

Washroom Accessories by Georgia-Pacific

Washroom Fixtures by Bradley Corporation

Washroom Fixtures by American Standard

Washroom/Shower Partitions by Scranton Products

Athletic Equipment by Draper

Playground Equipment by Landscape Structures

Communications Systems by CommScope

Clocks/Time Management by Primex Wireless

HVAC Units by AAON

HVAC Units by LG

HVAC Control Devices by Orion Entrance Control

HVAC Control Devices by LG

Draperies/Blinds by Draper

Kitchen Equipment by Metro

Kitchen Equipment by Scotsman

Kitchen Equipment by Southbend

Kitchen Equipment by Cleveland Range

Kitchen Equipment by Hobart

Kitchen Equipment by Vulcan-Hart

Lockers by Penco Products

Whiteboards / Markerboards / Chalkboards by Claridge

Cabinets by Wilsonart

Walls/Wall Materials by 3Form

Draperies/Blinds by Guilford of Maine

Draperies/Blinds by DesignTex

Draperies/Blinds by Momentum Fabric

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