PROJECT DETAILS
STEAM Pavilion + Fieldhouse
PROJECT DETAILS
Problems, Solutions & Impact
Many of these needs—such as safety concerns with the library and outdoor facilities—have been pressing issues for years. Addressing them piecemeal would only prolong the challenges faced by students and the community, delaying opportunities for growth and improvement.
STEAM Pavilion + Fieldhouse
CURRENT PROBLEM
Restricted Capacity for OutdoorLearning and Community Space
Limited facilities hinder opportunities forhands-on STEAM activities, art programs,and student-led projects, while alsoconstraining the school’s ability to hostcommunity events and gatherings.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Build a versatile outdoor classroom pavilion and field house designed to support diverse activities within these program areas, fostering creativity and hands-on engagement:
- STEAM and Agriculture Programs: Create an outdoor lab environment equipped for experiments, engineering projects, robotics, environmental studies, and drone simulations, enabling real-world applications of classroom concepts.
- Art Program: Provide an area for pottery and ceramics, featuring a wood-fired kiln for hands-on artistic exploration, and other techniques that benefit from an open-air setting.
- Music Program: Establish a space tailored for outdoor concerts, recitals, and collaborative performances, offering a distinctive venue for showcasing student talent.
- Year-Round Usability: Incorporate features like heating and adaptive floorspace to enable all-weather opportunities for current programs while accommodating prospective future programs as they develop.
IMPACT FOR PETTISVILLE
- Enhanced Learning Environment: Provide a dedicated, multi-purpose space for outdoor learning and collaborative projects.Increased
- Creativity: Foster creativity and hands-on engagement in STEAM, art, and other programs.
- Community Connection: Enhance opportunities for community involvement and events, strengthening connections between the school and local families.
- Year-Round Access: Create a welcoming environment for year-round use by students, families, and community members
