Art and Science Project Studio:AIA/LA Design Award and DSA ProjectCollaborated with The growing Place educators to create a building that accurately reflects the mission of The Growing Place, serves as an icon for its identity, and fosters the educational ideals of the Reggio approach - an environment that is functional, nurturing and inspiring. The Growing Place Project Studio received a 2001 American Institute of Architects/LA Design Award Citation and was published in LA Architect, Arbitare, and Contract magazines.Outdoor Play Yard Spaces:Design of new infant, toddler and preschool play yards, and development of child-focused spaces that reflect the Reggio-inspired belief that all envirnments support learning. Spaces were purposely developed to be calmer, give more shade and beauty, and contain more natural elements. The new areas add to the children't experience of these values as well as meet the Playground 2000 safety regulations.