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The 12 most beautiful new schools in America

The 12 most beautiful new schools in America

Western University's Richard Ivey School of Business was selected as a winner for its timeless and elemental materials: stone, concrete, glass, copper, steel, walnut, and Douglas fir. It's located in Ontario, Canada.

The 12 most beautiful new schools in America

Hariri Pontarini Architects created numerous communal spaces where students can collaborate and learn in teams.

Hariri Pontarini Architects created numerous communal spaces where students can collaborate and learn in teams.

The warm cedar exterior of the the Dwight-Englewood School Hajjar STEM Center helps it blend into the surrounding woods.

The warm cedar exterior of the the Dwight-Englewood School Hajjar STEM Center helps it blend into the surrounding woods.

Located in Englewood, New Jersey, the building's seven classrooms and eight science labs center around a common area. Moveable furniture, AV capabilities, and writable surfaces encourage students to “hack” the space.

Located in Englewood, New Jersey, the building

Fayetteville High School in Arkansas won for its collegiate feel. It features a large courtyard in the center between buildings.

Fayetteville High School in Arkansas won for its collegiate feel. It features a large courtyard in the center between buildings.

At more than 500,000 square feet, it is the largest high school in Fayetteville. It's designed as a small learning community, meaning classes are small and more personalized.

At more than 500,000 square feet, it is the largest high school in Fayetteville. It

Instead of standard bleachers, its gymnasium has stadium seating.

Instead of standard bleachers, its gymnasium has stadium seating.

Located in New York City, the Kennedy Child Study Center lives inside a renovated 1930s warehouse, where it serves special education students.

Located in New York City, the Kennedy Child Study Center lives inside a renovated 1930s warehouse, where it serves special education students.

The 25,000-square-foot space presented a number of design challenges, including unusually low ceilings and an absence of natural light. In response, PellOverton Architects installed large, high-performance lights throughout the building and prioritized white walls with pops of bright colors.

The 25,000-square-foot space presented a number of design challenges, including unusually low ceilings and an absence of natural light. In response, PellOverton Architects installed large, high-performance lights throughout the building and prioritized white walls with pops of bright colors.

In Boston, Massachusetts, Harvard Business School's Tata Hall features a stunning, curved facade and grassy area.

In Boston, Massachusetts, Harvard Business School

The seven-story glass and stone building provides two classrooms, 179 residences, and three gathering spaces for students — not to mention panoramic views of the Charles River.

The seven-story glass and stone building provides two classrooms, 179 residences, and three gathering spaces for students — not to mention panoramic views of the Charles River.

The Henderson Hopkins School in Baltimore, Maryland is for pre-school through grade eight students. It features a cluster of numbered buildings inspired by East Baltimore’s brick row houses.

The Henderson Hopkins School in Baltimore, Maryland is for pre-school through grade eight students. It features a cluster of numbered buildings inspired by East Baltimore’s brick row houses.

The 125,000-square-foot space has a wooden slat ceiling and large windows so that light pours in.

The 125,000-square-foot space has a wooden slat ceiling and large windows so that light pours in.

Located in Washington, DC, the Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School consists of two buildings: a renovated historic school and a new pre-k annex.

Located in Washington, DC, the Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School consists of two buildings: a renovated historic school and a new pre-k annex.

As part of the renovation, Studio Twenty Seven Architecture added this funky staircase.

As part of the renovation, Studio Twenty Seven Architecture added this funky staircase.

In the annex for pre-schoolers, a large window adds lots of natural light. There's also a large space to play around.

In the annex for pre-schoolers, a large window adds lots of natural light. There

Students at the Indian Spring School in Birmingham, Alabama study both indoors and out. When classes happen outside, they have a view of the nearby Oak Mountains.

Students at the Indian Spring School in Birmingham, Alabama study both indoors and out. When classes happen outside, they have a view of the nearby Oak Mountains.

The 350-acre boarding and day school serves grades eight through 12. Teachers and students can travel between buildings using plant-lined, elevated walkways.

The 350-acre boarding and day school serves grades eight through 12. Teachers and students can travel between buildings using plant-lined, elevated walkways.

The building was commended by the AIA for its connection to the surrounding nature.

The building was commended by the AIA for its connection to the surrounding nature.

The Seton Hill Arts Center in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, with a steel and metal clad frame, was conceived as a "factory for the arts."

The Seton Hill Arts Center in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, with a steel and metal clad frame, was conceived as a "factory for the arts."

It features an outdoor "Art Yard" where artists can paint, mold, or weld any material they please.

It features an outdoor "Art Yard" where artists can paint, mold, or weld any material they please.

Inside the four-floor facility, there are studio spaces for painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, graphic arts, theater, and dance.

Inside the four-floor facility, there are studio spaces for painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, graphic arts, theater, and dance.

Marlon Blackwell Architects won the AIA award for its restoration of the Steven L. Anderson Design Center at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. The use of Indiana limestone honors the history of the building, while the west-facing glass makes it feel contemporary.

Marlon Blackwell Architects won the AIA award for its restoration of the Steven L. Anderson Design Center at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. The use of Indiana limestone honors the history of the building, while the west-facing glass makes it feel contemporary.

A slender skylight adds natural light to this workspace, which includes massive white boards.

A slender skylight adds natural light to this workspace, which includes massive white boards.

Regional Plant 2 Facility boasts a simple, glass and steel rectangular structure. It sits on the campus of Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Regional Plant 2 Facility boasts a simple, glass and steel rectangular structure. It sits on the campus of Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, North Carolina.

While the primary function of the Regional Plant is to house heating and cooling systems, students can also come and learn about energy efficient building systems.

While the primary function of the Regional Plant is to house heating and cooling systems, students can also come and learn about energy efficient building systems.

Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the Integrated Education Building serves as the anchor for the GateWay Community College. Its developers are seeking LEED Gold Certification for the building, meaning it uses minimal energy.

Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the Integrated Education Building serves as the anchor for the GateWay Community College. Its developers are seeking LEED Gold Certification for the building, meaning it uses minimal energy.

The three-story structure features classrooms with life and physical science labs, a library, and a one-stop-shop for student services. There's also a roof deck where students can hang out or study.

The three-story structure features classrooms with life and physical science labs, a library, and a one-stop-shop for student services. There

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