The STEAM engine aims to bring STEAM education curriculum closer to adolescence and encourage creative self-expression. Therefore, taking advantage of the existing proximity to the elementary school and day care, the selected project location will create a strong relationship to the other educational branches.
[Axonometric from Rhino, photoshopped by me]
The proposed building location utilizes the existing street access from the north and west.
[Axonometric from Rhino, photoshopped by me]
In order to emphasize the connection to the existing buildings, a strong x-axis is created. The main entrance will face the daycare to the east and the gathering area will face Pennsylvania avenue on the west.
[Axonometric from Rhino, photoshopped by me]
The vehicular access follows the STEAM Engine's vertical axis and connects to the elementary's rear parking.
[Axonometric from Rhino, photoshopped by me]
The landscaping design of the site is a reflection of the buildings orientation at a 45 degree angle. The pedestrian side walks are placed near the front of the building and while the parking is placed towards the daycare's existing parking.
[Axonometric from Rhino, photoshopped by me]