(but still, the ocean views get all the attention).

The Sage Hill School Science Building provides a cross-functional new facility for unifying existing science programs previously scattered in portables across campus. Its state-of-the-art learning spaces promote discovery through collaboration and classroom experiences. It fuels innovative teaching and expands the science program to benefit the greater community through partnerships with universities, non-profit organizations and industry leaders. Plus, its high elevation gets bonus points for offering students and faculty breathtaking views of Newport Beach and the sparkling Pacific beyond.

Designed with input from faculty, parents and industry professionals, the building layout creates spaces devoted to each scientific discipline – facilitating collaborative, project-based learning and introducing opportunities for real life problem-solving. The Title 24-friendly P46 direct/indirect from Prudential Lighting provides the ideal ceiling wash optic for the classrooms.

The learning spaces support both core curriculum and expanded offerings such as robotics, engineering, astronomy and artificial intelligence. And there is an emphasis on providing practical applications for cutting-edge science, preparing students to become innovators equipped to drive a high-tech economy. The design team was also able to identify and respond to the desire for expanding the Public Purpose and Service Learning mission, implementing science-oriented events and interactive opportunities benefiting the community.