Northern Guilford High School

General

• foyer - main office - guidance - ptsa
• atrium area - where students gather - lots of natural lighting
• designed as the heart of the school
• college/career center for information about different colleges

Media Center

• lots of natural lighting
• furniture is on wheels, allos for flexibility
• seating area (small nook)
• central desk (should be raised) - easy space to supervise
• problem corner (easy exit)
• space for a digital studio
• easily accessible computer lab
• hard to display and hang things

Auditorium

• balcony space
• color scheme
  
• no fly system in stage area
• tech booth located in back
• storage
• rehearsal rooms for students - located near stage - ability to change settings in space
• dance studio
• different wings for different subjects

Observations

• natural light was used throughout the spaces
• interior signage @ both schools (not very much permanent signage, not displayed at top quality)
• create a corridor space, not just a walkway
• courtyards were not being used to full potential
• work on interaction between grade levels; and better color schemes for each wing (feel a connection) (use student work - tackable surfaces)
• disconnect between middle school and high school
• communcal space (hallways + courtyards + individual classrooms + front entrance.