A Sense of Entry: Designing the Welcoming School

Exploring 25 unique design solutions by Denver-based firm Hutton Ford, this book is a visual celebration and analysis of the role of entrances in architecture. Exploring 25 unique design solutions by Denver-based firm Hutton Ford, this book is a visual celebration and analysis of the role of entrances in architecture. Entrances serve many purposes. From defining the character of the architecture to the more practical aspects of the transition from outside to inside, they momentarily protect us from inclement weather as we launch between exterior and interior, like an environmental buffer to mitigate temperature changes, even allowing our vision to adjust to light changes. In the book, the architects illustrate the important role that successful entrance and movement design can have on creating a positive architectural experience. SELLING POINTS: – More than 25 projects presented, all focusing on entries to a variety of schools from elementary to middle school and high school, libraries, sports complexes and a centre for gifted children – Emphasis on entry as the welcoming and defining feature that helps provide identity, procession and way finding – Full colour images, plans and sketches – Denver-based architects Hutton Ford specialise in contextual architecture with expertise in natural lighting and sustainable design 172 col., 103 b/w