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1b.
Users and the design of the school
Hector P. Garcia Middle School, Dallas, TX
Who is the school designed for and how many people will it serve?
How does the school serve community residents?
Does the shape and form of the school building give you clues about what happens inside?
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Hector P. Garcia Middle School, Dallas, TX
Perkins + Will Architects, Dallas, TX
1. Society
1a.
Schools in communities
1b.
Users and the design of the school
1c.
Pathways and entrances
1d.
Recreation and play
1e.
Green neighborhood schools
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Wondering why this building looks so different from a typical middle school?