School Description
Brown’s mission is to empower learners by encouraging them to question, wonder, risk, care and act in the global community. Brown is achieving its mission through the implementation of the International Baccalaureate Organization’s Primary Years Programme. This is a program designed for children aged three to 12 that focuses on the development of the whole child in the classroom and in the world outside.
Although Brown opened its doors in 1952, the school has only recently begun the process of becoming an IB school through an intensive certification process. When Brown was selected for revitalization 2003, a committee of teachers, parents and community members researched several different curricular programs, and ultimately chose the IB Primary Years Programme. Today, a stroll through our natural light-infused building and art-filled hallways is a reminder that there is always something fresh and innovative happening at Brown.
Learning Landscapes Description
A center school for Native American studies, this master plan explored the power of the circle and the four major forces – earth, wind, water and fire- as design inspiration.
School Website
Brown International Academy
Construction Date
2005
Landscape Architect
Architects by Design (No longer active)
School Garden Sponsor
Denver Urban Gardens
Slow Food Denver
Community Garden
Garden Design
Garden Photos
Vision
The information collected from user groups was condensed into four goals and objectives for the design of the master plan.
Goals
- Improve quality and diversity of recreation and physical education opportunities.
- Create a diversity of places for social gathering, intimate gathering, and supervision of children.
- Improve the safety around the school grounds.
- Create an outdoor learning experience that compliments the classroom curricula.
Description
A center school for Native American studies, this master plan explored the power of the circle and the four major forces – earth, wind, water and fire- as design inspiration.
Illustrative Drawing
Design Development Drawings
Presentation Boards
Collage
Illustrative Plan
Construction Drawings
Play Equipment
Shade Structure