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American School of Quito
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American School of Quito
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300,000 sqft - 500,000 sqft
"A reflection of the Andean sky"
This project begins with the challenge of creating a sense of belonging in a unique location in Quito, inspired by the Andean geography, the surrounding volcanoes, and the vertical light of the highlands. The campus is organized along two main axes: a north-south (NS) axis that houses the sports areas and a large public park, and an east-west (EO) axis that defines the learning path—from the biorefuge to the final building named Chimborazo, symbolizing the highest point of the student journey.
Each building represents one of the Andes' volcanoes, creating symbolic identity for each school year. This geographic narrative is also reflected in the buildings’ rooftops, where skylights evoke mountain peaks and allow controlled natural light to enter.
Mobility within the campus is carefully planned to reduce traffic impact, with separated vehicular and pedestrian flows and green, shaded access routes. An internal circulation ring ensures orderly and flexible access for students, families, and visitors alike.
The educational layout promotes open and interior spaces that foster creativity, autonomy, and emotional connection to the natural setting. Each stage of childhood development is accompanied by tailored spaces: from secure, playful areas for early learners to open, exploratory environments for adolescents.
Beyond its academic role, the campus integrates with the community through spaces like a biological park, greenhouses, sports fields, and a social center. These areas will remain accessible outside school hours, enhancing collective identity and a sense of shared ownership.
The construction system uses exposed, earth-toned pigmented concrete, with a clear, durable structural logic. Interiors are designed with wood and white surfaces, emphasizing warmth, light, and balance.
This is not just a school—it's a territory for learning, growing, and inhabiting the landscape.
This project begins with the challenge of creating a sense of belonging in a unique location in Quito, inspired by the Andean geography, the surrounding volcanoes, and the vertical light of the highlands. The campus is organized along two main axes: a north-south (NS) axis that houses the sports areas and a large public park, and an east-west (EO) axis that defines the learning path—from the biorefuge to the final building named Chimborazo, symbolizing the highest point of the student journey.
Each building represents one of the Andes' volcanoes, creating symbolic identity for each school year. This geographic narrative is also reflected in the buildings’ rooftops, where skylights evoke mountain peaks and allow controlled natural light to enter.
Mobility within the campus is carefully planned to reduce traffic impact, with separated vehicular and pedestrian flows and green, shaded access routes. An internal circulation ring ensures orderly and flexible access for students, families, and visitors alike.
The educational layout promotes open and interior spaces that foster creativity, autonomy, and emotional connection to the natural setting. Each stage of childhood development is accompanied by tailored spaces: from secure, playful areas for early learners to open, exploratory environments for adolescents.
Beyond its academic role, the campus integrates with the community through spaces like a biological park, greenhouses, sports fields, and a social center. These areas will remain accessible outside school hours, enhancing collective identity and a sense of shared ownership.
The construction system uses exposed, earth-toned pigmented concrete, with a clear, durable structural logic. Interiors are designed with wood and white surfaces, emphasizing warmth, light, and balance.
This is not just a school—it's a territory for learning, growing, and inhabiting the landscape.
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