The Howard School
Atlanta, Georgia

Summary
Taking the use of a building to heart in all aspects of the architecture and design, NBA created a 40,000 square-foot classroom/arts building and an accompanying 16,000 square-foot gymnasium to accommodate the needs of students who have difficulty concentrating in a traditional school environment. The Howard School specializes in educating children with language-processing and other auditory learning differences, so the designers paid particular attention to lighting and acoustical materials. A series of low-slung sheds references the area’s industrial surroundings, while inside a glassed-in top-floor library, expansive views of Atlanta’s skyline provide an inspiration for students.