School Description
Pioneer Charter School is an elementary school located in Northeast Denver, in partnership with the University of Denver and the Denver Public Schools. The school has been open since 1997 and serves a diverse population of students in grades ECE-5th. Pioneer is an English Language Acquisition school with Spanish/English instruction starting in ECE and continuing through 5th grade.
Learning Landscapes Description
The plan is an incubator for student and teacher learning creating a dynamic outdoor space that is inspirational to students, faculty, staff, parents, and the greater community.
Pioneer Charter School
Construction Date
Completed August, 2010
Landscape Architect
Design Collaborative
Master Plan
Vision
To enhance Pioneer Charter School’s role as an incubator for student and teacher learning by creating a dynamic outdoor space that is inspirational to students, faculty, staff, parents, and the greater community.
Goals
- Provide an environment for dynamic outdoor explorations where children discover their place in the world and the universe beyond.
- Create a defensible and creative gathering place that builds a sense of pride and ownership for the school and community.
- Create a playground that is utilized year round and encourages team play between students.
Illustrative Drawing
Master Plan
Presentation Boards
Collage
Design Development
Description
The plan is an incubator for student and teacher learning creating a dynamic outdoor space that is inspirational to students, faculty, staff, parents, and the greater community.
Illustrative Drawing
Design Development Drawings
Presentation Boards
Construction Documentation
Illustrative Plan
Construction Drawings
Play Equipment
Shade Structure
Playground Banners