Two Rivers Public Charter School / Studio Twenty Seven Architecture

Curated by Paula Pintos

Architects: Studio Twenty Seven Architecture
Area: 28414 ft²
Year: 2020
Photographs:Anice Hoachlander
Manufacturers: Accoya, Dayolite, Ecosense, Ultrabase Systems
MEP Engineering: Engenium Group
Civil Engineering: Christopher Consultants

Text description provided by the architects. Two Rivers Public Charter School is a network of high-performing public charter schools in Washington DC. The new middle school at Young campus, designed by Studio Twenty Seven Architecture, is a state-of-the-art facility featuring large classrooms, dedicated common space, a full-sized gymnasium, outdoor courts, sun-filled atrium and the signature ‘sitting steps’ in the foyer. This school serves 6th through 8th graders and is connected to the existing elementary school via an elevated bridge. Special instruction rooms include art, drama, music, Spanish, science lab, and breakout instructional spaces.