Christopher House Charter School

Project Details

Project Name
Christopher House Charter School
Location
5235 W. Belden Ave.ChicagoIL60639
Project Types
Education
Project Scope
New Construction
Shared By
Jax
Project Status
Built
Year Completed
2015
Style
Modern
Team
Architect: Pappageorge Haymes Partners

Project Description

The modern new building serves as a powerful beacon signaling progressive development in a high-need community. The unique architectural vocabulary incorporates a sustainable exterior corrugated steel wall system with brightly colored accents that add playful vitality to the design and enliven the street view. The building is nestled into the neighborhood’s architectural context and natural landscape through its respectful proportions and an expansive green screen extending along the east facade. A vintage brick masonry wall situated along the perimeter of the site was retained and restored to anchor the project into its surroundings. Floor-to-ceiling windows at the ground level allow a visual interplay between the exterior and interior spaces.

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