I had the privilege of designing a new Art Studio at the Edmonton Islamic Academy.
Most thought went into the large cabinet system: it is able to hold both legal-size portfolios and art toolboxes for up to 400 students, have drying space for about 40 canvases of 26x30 inch, and has ample lock-able cabinets for more expensive photography equipment.
The Art Studio was also home to Photography and Graphic Design. It was the school's first venture into 10 computers with Adobe Creative Cloud and stepping up the students' career-technical competencies. It created a testing ground for further expansion of these subjects in the to-be-build STEAM Makerspace.
November 2018
The main approach was collaborative, with large tables to sit around.
Plants breathed life into this basement room.
Custom lighting provided a nice mood.
Large tables allows for more walking space.
The central table everyone gathered around for morning devotionals.
Always a fresh brew in sight.
Staff meetings were held here as well.
The school's first Adobe Creative Cloud Lab.
This was 1.5 times the size of a regular classroom.
The cafe-style allowed students to relax and unwind while making art.
Students work was always on display.
These were repurposed board-room tables.
