This fall, BRIC Architecture conducted student and community surveys, facilitated participatory design workshops in Lake Oswego Junior High classes, and held a community open house at the school.

During this time, we collected feedback from over 500 students and community members.

By the numbers:

• 497 student survey responses
• 3 in-class participatory design workshops
• 11 community survey responses
• 25 open house attendees

Here are the overall themes from student and community input:

Themes on the ENTRY:

• The entry should have welcoming imagery and words
• You should feel connected to nature when you arrive
• The entry should have big and open areas with smaller places to gather

Themes on the COMMONS:

• The commons should have prominent displays of student work and accomplishments
• You should see artwork, imagery, and words that celebrate different cultures
• The commons should also have big and open areas with smaller places to gather

Themes on OUTDOOR LIVING:

• There should be places to learn outdoors that are protected from harsh weather
• The landscape should have a variety of spaces and seating options
• There should be ways for students to interact with plants and water

Themes on STUDENT INCLUSION:

• Student work, art, and accomplishments should be prominent throughout the school
• The learning areas should be organized by grade to foster a sense of community
• There should be a variety of spaces to meet the needs of different students

Legend:

1 - Entry Ridge Escarpment

2 - Basalt Ridgeline Crest

3 - Oak Savannah

4 - Gardens of Production

5 - Learning Loop

6 - Hammock Grove

7 - Ridgeline Play

8 - Outdoor Commons

9 - Multi-use Athletic Field

     Baseball

     U-14 Soccer

     Shot-put

     Long & Triple Jump

10 - Celebrate Springbrook Park

S - Service Area