Open Circulation Fostering Collaboration and Interaction
The Addition at Wellwood Middle School included a Lobby space located between the existing 1930’s building and the building addition.
The original building was difficult to navigate as there were many different levels and accessibility was maintained with the use of a lift in a storage room.
Bridging Historic Architecture with Modern Accessibility
One of the goals at Wellwood was to improve the accessibility and the connection between the various levels while also creating a social space.
The Lobby addition was designed with a centrally located accessible ramp and stair connecting the various levels while also creating a physical connection between the Main office, Large group instruction and the Media Center.
The lobby features original 1930’s brick work with custom fire rated windows designed to replicate the historic quality of the original building.
A Thoughtful Synthesis
The Lobby Addition at Wellwood illustrates thoughtful design to create a physical, accessible and usable connection between the old and the new while highlighting the historic quality of the original building.
