A historic dining hall is transformed into a new academic hub – the Inquiry Collaborative – that supports dynamic, inquiry-based education programs at Cate School. The 16,000 sq ft, two-story building features media and technology studios, classrooms, ceramics studio, study pods, offices, a double-height terraced reading/lecture space, and the school’s library collection.

See a fly-through video and more photos here.

The design sensitively revitalizes key historic spaces in the building including the McIntosh Room while creating bright and airy learning spaces with stunning ocean views. Refreshed patio and garden spaces for study and gathering expand upon campus-wide amenities for learning outdoors. A 3000 sq ft bi-facial solar trellis provides ample shaded outdoor ceramics and teaching spaces.

Landscape Architect | VAI Van Atta Associates Inc.
Civil Engineer | Ashley & Vance Engineering
Structural Engineer | John A. Martin & Associates
Electrical Engineer & Lighting Design | Alan Noelle Engineering
Mechanical, Plumbing and T-24 Engineering | Mechanical Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Planning Consultant | Suzanne Elledge Planning & Permitting Services, Inc.
Acoustician | Rothermel Associates
General Contractor and Owner Representative | Hartigan/Foley General Building Contractors, Inc.
Fire Protection Engineer | Schram Fire Protection Engineering
Photography | Alex Nye