Interior rendering of a kindergarten classroom at Pope John XXIII Catholic School in Evanston.
The existing classrooms were reorganized to maximize use of space, and new lighting and finishes were added. Interactive smart boards, advanced data wiring, storage, and personal cubbies for the children were added or improved.
A reading loft, with peek-a-boo windows, was added along the window wall of the kindergarten.
Teaching centers with adequate storage were added around the perimeter of the group area for each kindergarten room. Primary colors added visual interest to the project centers.
Design image of Community Partners for the Common Good’s (CPCG) study for a new Community Center in Humboldt Park, Chicago.
The new Center was planned to replace an existing condemned neighborhood church with a facility that would serve the spiritual needs of this community, and provide education, health, and social services.
Interior view the Community Center lobby and reception desk. The natural materials of concrete and wood help create a warm and textural environment.
Nighttime image of the Community Center used to study the evening street scape, exterior lighting, and reflective characteristics of the metal wall panels.
A massing model of the Community Center and surrounding neighborhood, made of wood, particle board, paper, and acrylic.
The building is fully accessible from the street. The ground floor includes a lobby/reception area with adjacent conference and meeting rooms. A large assembly space, located on the second floor, provides for multiple uses including worship, sports, and community gathering.
Parallel Architecture had the privilege of working with the Boy Scout Troop 916 out of Evanston, IL. They were looking to equip their new camping trailer with some creative storage ideas. Parallel was able to work closely with the boys and guide them as they designed the space. Above the older boys of the troop work with Andy and Jared on some space planning exercises.
After a few meeting and different options, We were able to come up with a final design. The boys helped price the chosen system and then presented it to the local leader for approval
Once getting approval for the design, the troop met on a Saturday morning and put their plan into action. Working closely with Scott, Andy & Jared the boys were able to learn how to use tools safety and were able to see their hard work in planning and deign become a reality.
