Exterior of completed cafeteria. Orange walls with a yellow wainscot and trim, with a black shingled roof. Exterior of completed cafeteria. showing asphalt and purple lunch tables, clouds and blue sky above. Exterior of completed cafeteria, focusing on main side entrance, flanked with windows on either side and an awning above. Interior of cafeteria, with bright yellow walls, circular tables and purple chairs. Rendering of cafeteria interior, greatly resembling the final built building. Rendering of cafeteria interior, highlighting on the kitchen equipment and serving area. Interior of cafeteria before being furnished with seating or kitchen equipment. Interior of cafeteria before being furnished with seating or kitchen equipment. Interior of cafeteria, highlighting on serving area. Fun umbrellas hang from the ceiling for artsy effect. Interior of library, bookshelves and seating organized around with bright fun rugs group reading. Rendering of library interior, showing wooden tables and chairs, closely representing the finished build. Rendering of library interior, showing wooden tables and chairs, closely representing the finished build. Library interior, looking across the building. Cushioned seating across from bookshelves and blue monitor above.

Point Arena Elementary School

A new library and dining hall provided much needed space for Point Arena Elementary School. The two buildings were pre-fabricated offsite and arrived in components, then assembled onsite in just two months, a significant reduction in construction time and school disruption. In order to maximize natural daylight and reduce energy consumption in the foggy coastal setting, the building orientation was carefully considered. Transom and clerestory windows in the cupola (easier to weatherproof than skylights) were also added to bring bright, diffused light into the space.