Faubion PK-8 Elementary School represents a unique partnership between the adjacent Concordia University (CU), Trillium Family Services, Kaiser Permanente, and Portland Public Schools. This facility pioneers a new hybrid of elementary school that co-locates CU’s College of Education and the Faubion School, providing a hands-on learning experience for young educators, mentors, and tutors for students. The school and its adjacent exterior spaces presents a balance between each partner’s need for identity and experiences for all students from ages “3 to PhD”. The site is carefully integrated into the neighborhood, providing access to the grounds which include a large play field, playgrounds, and two large covered play areas designed for year-round use.

Work completed at Walker Macy while Derek Hoetmer was employed as a landscape designer.

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LOCATION / Portland, OR

CLIENT / Portland Public Schools & Concordia University

DATE / 2016

TEAM / Bora Architects

PRESS

“Portland's New Faubion School is First of its Kind,” Chelsea Wicks. Koin.com. 29 August 2017.

“Faubion School and Concordia University Celebrate Groundbreaking of New Building,” Andrew Theen. OregonLive.com. 7 April 2016.