Summary
Interview
We interviewed Ms.Miotto and asked her what she’d like to see have done to her art room to make it aesthetically pleasing and functional.
• More storage
• Furniture that is easy to move
• Windows that open and better curtains to block out light
• Separate space for teaching a class and a creative space
• More sinks that are bigger
• Shelving
• Spotlights
• Track lighting along one wall
• Whiteboard instead of blackboard
• Comfy seating
• Area for all the art machines
Class Activity
• Grade 9-12
• 20 students per class
• 100 students per day
Furniture
Ideally light and movable furniture would be best for this room. Ms. Miotto likes to rearrange the furniture every once in a while and the students need to move it to accommodate for the project their working on.
Current Materials
• Cinder block walls
• Florescent tube lights
• Ceiling tiles
• Linoleum tile
Surrounding Area
• Houses
• Field
• Parking lot
• Plaza across the street
This Step
What should I upload in this Collect Info step?
Consider uploading photos, a short video, and a site plan drawing of your existing classroom. Help us understand the existing conditions and the location of this room.
How do I Collect Information?
How can collecting information help me with the design problem? Learn ways to collect information in this video.
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