Wells Middle School
Math-Science Building

Valley High School
Joint-Use Gym

Dublin Unified School District
Dublin, California

The program was to add a 40,000 s.f. Math/Science Building and a 17,000 s.f. gymnasium facility on an existing site shared by a middle school and a special program high school.
Due to the restricted site, the Math/ Science Building needed to accommodate its program in a two-story building which was visually sympathetic to the existing single story campus and the predominantly single story houses in the neighborhood. This was accomplished by matching the eave and corner heights of the adjacent existing classroom buildings and disguising the second story under a large roof form. Dormer windows were used to bring in light to the second floor classrooms as well as break up the large roof mass.
The Valley High School Gymnasium was a joint venture between the School District and the City of Dublin. This facility serves as both the administrative offices for the existing High School as well as the hub for after school, City-run sports programs and other community activities.
In addition to the 10,000 s.f. gymnasium space, the 17,000 s.f. facility includes restrooms and locker area, weight room, lobby with food service and a community room.
The low maintenance and durability of masonry made it a natural choice for the building structure and finish. Textured and colored units are combined in a varigated pattern on the exterior walls. This pattern is carried into the lobby providing a continuity between the exterior and interior finishes. Large translucent wall panels that allow natural light to enter the main gym space sit on top of the masonry walls.