Rosewood Elementary

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Firm

GH2 Architects, LLC

Client

Broken Arrow Public Schools

Area

21,566 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$4,485,728

Completion Date

07/2020

Yellow Dog Design Works

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Broken Arrow Public Schools understands the importance of incorporating STEM learning early into a student’s educational development through intentional design. With this in mind, GH2 Architects provided complete architectural, interior design, and landscape services for the new Rosewood Elementary.

A “falling block” concept starts at the inviting front entry and is carried throughout the school for a consistent theme.
The blocks gently rest in place on the lobby floor, creating a dynamic focal point at the building’s core while establishing the unique use of color in the project.

A specific color designates each grade level and creates easy wayfinding for students. The classroom pods have oversized corridors colored by grade level, and provide breakout space for group learning sessions. All common areas use a unifying yellow.

An outdoor classroom is situated directly off the media center, showcasing teaching tools for solar, wind, and water collection with monitors in the lobby displaying real-time energy production. Responsible site and building design allow for expansion of classroom spaces to accommodate future growth.