Informal Learning Environments Case Studies

Ballet Memphis   1.39 MB   1 version
Uploaded - 08-19-2019
Ballet Memphis had outgrown its space and wished to move from a suburban location to a performing-arts district undergoing revitalization in Memphis. The Company strives to perform an inclusive message about culture and arts and to uplift the community through transparency, connectivity, and education. The new, civic-oriented facility is an extension of the Company’s mission. With large windows and public courtyards, the building contributes to the already thriving urban district. It houses rehearsal space for the professional company, a dance school for over 200 children, and community dance and pilates classes. The largest rehearsal studio also doubles as a performance venue.

Half Moon Bay Library.pdf   1.19 MB   1 version
Uploaded - 09-27-2019
Noll & Tam worked with the City of Half Moon Bay on the design of a new 22,000-square-foot library that replaced an existing 7,285-square-foot facility. The library, a regional branch of San Mateo County Libraries, is a hub of community activity that caters to all age ranges and diverse user needs. Noll & Tam’s design honors the coastal and agricultural roots of the community, while serving current and future technology needs. The library features daylit interior spaces, outdoor reading plazas, acoustically separated areas for teen activities, and a flexible maker space.