Studio Bondy Architecture

Thank you Patrick O'Donnell! We had a great time discussing the profession of architecture and encouraging Making Waves Academy students to pursue their ambitions!

We had a blast working with Making Waves Academy students, offering them a taste of architecture by crafting towers from paper and tape! ??? Thank you for the opportunity to participate Making Waves Education Foundation! #ArchitecturePractice #Creativity #Education

And we are grateful to the many landscape architects we collaborate with to create these magical places of learning and exploration! Cheers to Creo Landscape Architecture, CMG Landscape Architecture, Studio Green, and Plural.

Studio Bondy's work for Aspire Public Schools in Richmond, California demonstrates the remarkable transformation of a dark 1970s bank building into a bright and lively school for grades TK-5th. Did you know that schools in California are required to meet a more stringent structural design than similar sized commercial buildings? This means the conversion of an existing building to a school may require significant seismic improvements. #adaptivereuse #resilience #seismic #educationdesign

To quote Bill Bondy: "It takes many hands to assemble a Swiss watch inside a ship inside a bottle. The same mix of skill, collaboration, expertise, and creativity was essential for the transformation of a historic gymnasium into a vibrant performing arts building and community heart for the Urban School." Thank you Cahill Contractors!

Studio Bondy's renovation of the historic Chung Mei Home for Boys for students of Summit Charter Schools in grades 7 through 12 breathes new life into this iconic building, providing a conducive environment for learning and growth. Many of the historic elements are integrated with modern features to showcase a blend of tradition and innovation. This fusion creates a unique educational setting that honors the past while embracing the future. Client: Summit Public Schools: K2 #education #educationdesign #architecture #renovation

Here’s to stairs and to the new year ahead… Stairs past and present remind us of how we move through space, how we see and frame views to our surroundings and our peers. They are symbols of progress, both upwards and downwards. We choose to look upwards in the new year, with each step moving towards new goals, leaving behind (and learning from) the challenges of the past year and embracing the possibilities that lie ahead. #collaboration #educationdesign #architecture #stairs #contraststripes #verticalcirculation?#onwards Pictured: Presidio Knolls School, The Harker School, Chinese American International School, Urban School of San Francisco, The California Endowment, Redwood Day, Bishop O'Dowd High School, The San Francisco School, San Francisco Day School, Summit Public Schools, Stuart Hall for Boys, Silverman & Light, Inc, Myriad Genetics, Sacramento Country Day School, Marin Academy, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School (formerly Mid-Peninsula Jewish Community Day School)

Aspire Benjamin Holt Academy is a public charter school serving students grades 9 through 12 in Stockton, California. When they needed additional space for learning to accommodate their expanding curriculum, they partnered with Studio Bondy Architecture to construct a new 10,000-square-foot building on their existing Stockton campus. The new facility includes classrooms, seminar rooms, and spaces for administrative and intervention support services. While the campus primarily consists of modular buildings, Aspire sought a more adaptable building type to accommodate future changes. The new building, constructed with concrete masonry unit (CMU) exterior walls and a wood truss roof system, leverages local suppliers to reduce costs and the design allows for easy modification of classroom partitions, ensuring future flexibility. Project Team: Client: Aspire Public Schools Owner's Development Manager: Nicolas Romano, Doug Giffin Structural Engineer: Structural Engineers, Inc. Civil Engineer and Landscape Architect: Siegfried

School lunch programs play a crucial role in fueling students' minds and bodies for optimal learning. By providing nutritious meals, these programs combat hunger, improve concentration, and enhance overall academic performance. Well-designed cafeteria spaces can also help emotionally recharge students. Inviting and comfortable environments, with ample seating and natural light, create a positive atmosphere that encourages students to relax, socialize, and enjoy the down time between academic pursuits. Such spaces foster a sense of community and reduce stress, ultimately contributing to a more productive and enjoyable school day. Schools pictured: Lighthouse Community Public Schools, Making Waves Academy, San Francisco University High School, Oakland School for the Arts, Marin Academy #lunch #schooldesign #independentschool #educationdesign #indooroutdoor

At The Atrium in Emeryville Studio Bondy transformed a 1960's era warehouse into a beautiful building ready for new tenants. Project Team: Structural Engineer: Tipping Civil Engineer: SANDIS CIVIL ENGINEERS Landscape Architect: Creo Landscape Architecture Lighting Designer: O'Mahony & Myer - Electrical Engineering & Lighting Design Mechanical Engineer: Saric Engineering Enterprises Electrical Engineer: Critical Engineering Group