From the 2022 Architectural Portfolio: Gudy Gaskill Elementary School

Gudy Gaskill Elementary School in Centennial, Colo., is named for Coloradan mountaineer Gudy Gaskill. The campus and surrounding grounds fully incorporate the four-season, active Colorado lifestyle. The featured “learning trail” design element is inspired by the Highline Canal Trail that aligns with the school’s property. Curved ceiling and flooring patterns create a trail-like feel throughout the campus. Earthy colors and materials, such as boulders for flexible seating, enhance the rugged mountain motif. Each educational wing has classrooms with electric garage doors that open to an outdoor breakout area for interactive group sessions. The library features a large curtain wall that overlooks the expansive campus and provides natural light inside the building.

Read more about Gudy Gaskill Elementary School and view a photo gallery at SchoolDesigns.com.