Challenge
John Burroughs School challenged Lawrence Group to help them update the campus while maintaining their core values, rooted in liberal arts tradition. The existing campus had several Spanish Mission-style buildings, but there was a lack of connectivity between the campus structures.
Solution
Lawrence Group integrated arts, athletics, academics, and activities into a communal academic environment. A new quadrangle is fronted by a new performing arts center, housing a 725-seat performance venue, a 100-seat black box, as well as dance, band, choral, and orchestra rooms. Adjacent, the student commons provides study and lounge space while lending an additional element of connectivity. A new 60,000-square-foot athletic center emulates the existing Spanish Mission style and features large, arched windows, detailed stucco exterior, and a clay tile roof. The facility includes a multi-level gymnasium to accommodate 1,200 visitors. The project is designed to meet LEED Silver certification.
