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Lumen Science Academy — STEM School Campus
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Lumen Science Academy

Boston, USA2022

Location

Boston, USA

Year

2022

Area

22,300 m²

Client

Lumen Education Trust

Type

STEM School Campus

Lumen Science Academy educates 1,200 students in a light-filled campus where building systems are deliberately exposed as learning tools. Flexible labs, maker spaces and a central learning street encourage collaboration.

The challenge

Designing adaptable learning spaces on a constrained urban campus and tight budget.

The result

A flagship STEM facility credited with rising enrolment and academic performance.

Lumen Science Academy gallery
Lumen Science Academy gallery
Lumen Science Academy gallery
Process

Construction stages

The key phases that brought this project to completion.

01

Foundations

Efficient pad-and-beam foundation system.

02

Superstructure

Exposed steel and concrete frame.

03

Envelope

Robust, high-daylight facade.

04

Fit-out

Flexible labs and maker spaces completed.

Materials

Materials & finishes

A curated selection of materials that define the character and quality of this project.

Exposed steel
Polycarbonate
Linoleum
Birch ply
Services

Services provided

The full range of expertise we brought to this project.

Technology

Technologies used

Exposed services pedagogy

Natural ventilation

PV canopy

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