THE ALTAMONT SCHOOL

Birmingham, AL

The Altamont School’s addition was designed to foster a creative learning atmosphere. This was achieved by designing an exposed structural system that extends down a new circulation spline, serving as the main architectural feature both inside and out. The central spine acts as the connective tissue between old and new allowing a place for students to gather connect, and interact with each other throughout the day. In this design, aesthetics and structure are one in the same. The addition was a two phased multi-level expansion. Phase one consisted of a 42,000 square foot, two-story addition that include classrooms, a dark room, science labs, music department, a gymnasium, dining facility and an art gallery.