Spruce Street Nursery School

5 Avery StreetBoston

MassachusettsUNITED STATES

Introduction

•3,700 sf space in a downtown hi-rise for a new location of an

existing nursery school program.

• The design’s open floor plan and use of color and light

support the school’s mission of educating toddlers and pre-

schoolers.

Plan Key

First and Second Floor Plans

Hallway

A curved yellow wall creates a warm, welcoming entrance to the

school

Classroom

Column

One of the building's supporting columns has storage built around it and provides a "tree" for displaying

artwork.

Kitchen

The kitchen area and cubbies for children's storage.

Art

Art sink at right is easily accessible from classroom area.

House

"Pumpkin Patch" play structure creates multiple play areas, all

visible from the classrooms.

Window

The "Pumpkin Patch" provides a sheltered play area while still

allowing visibility from inside and out.

Computer

Suspended airplane lamps help define the computer area.

Spruce Street Nursery School

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