2011 Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture Cycle I Schools Emirate of Abu Dhabi Elementary Project of Distinction: New Construction Abu Dhabi Education Council

Design Model: Cycle I schools To be used by students of two genders using separate classrooms but the same common spaces (Cafeteria, library, gym, etc) on segregated time table.

Design Model: Cycle I schools Typical site plan on ground floor and one level. Please notice the particular shape of the learning communities to the periphery, and the common spaces in the center and in close relationship with the community entrance. A kindergarten area could be attached to the girls side of the school.

Design Model: Cycle I schools Typical main entrance (top) and community entrance ( bottom). Please notice particular color of the kindergarten at the right of the main entrance and traditional decorative motifs on the walls.

Design Model: Cycle I schools Typical main entrance hall Design Model: Cycle I schools Typical main entrance hall. Please notice soft seating in waiting area for parents and the community. Access to administration is at the center, classrooms to the right and left.

Design Model: Cycle I schools Typical outside learning area between learning communities (top) and one of the central courtyards ( bottom). Please notice shades protecting windows with east and west exposure.

Design Model: Cycle I schools Typical breakout space of learning communities (top) to which converge classrooms, art/ science labs and teacher’s stations. Library ( bottom) allows for book reading as well as story telling, computer research, etc. . Please notice multiple arrangements of furniture supporting multiple learning modalities.

Design Model: Cycle I schools Typical auditorium (top) and gym ( bottom); both for school and community use.

Design Model: Cycle I schools Typical ground floor Design Model: Cycle I schools Typical ground floor. Please notice girls wing on one side, and boys wing on the other side. “Big boxes” like auditorium, gym and pool, are concentrated on one side to allow for maximum flexibility.

Design Model: Cycle I schools Typical upper floor.

Design Model: Cycle I schools Typical elevations from the front and two sides. Please notice decorations on the walls that are appropriate for an educational institution and Emirati culture.

Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture 2010 Project Data Submitting Firm : Abu Dhabi Education Council Project Role Owner Project Contact Alberto Treves Title Section Manager, Design Section Address PO Box 36005 City, State or Province, Country Abu Dhabi, UAE Phone 971-2-6150266 Joint Partner Firm: KEO International Consultants Project Role Architect/Engineers Project Contact Andrew Tiffin Title Vice President, KEO Design Address PO Box 27914 City, State or Province, Country Abu Dhabi, UAE Phone 971-2-4173000 Other Firm: N/A Project Role Project Contact Title Address City, State or Province, Country Phone Construction Firm: Site Specific Project Role Project Contact Title Address City, State or Province, Country Phone

Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture 2010 Project Details Project Name   Cycle I School Model Design City   Various cities and rural areas State   Emirate of Abu Dhabi - UAE District Name   Abu Dhabi Education Council Supt/President   Dr. Mugheer Al Khamis Khalili Occupancy Date   September 2012 Grades Housed KG to 5   Capacity(Students)   1250 Site Size (acres)   9.8 Gross Area (sq. ft.)   202,500 Per Occupant(pupil)  162 gross/net please indicate  25% Design and Build?   No If yes, Total Cost: Includes: If no,  BUDGET ESTIMATE Site Development:  $ 1,550,000 Building Construction:  $23,500,000 Fixed Equipment: Other:  $ 1,500,000 Total:  $26,500,000