Established in 1997, Westerly School is a small private school for grades K through 8th currently housed in portable buildings in an industrial area of Long Beach.  The new Arts Building and Westerly Pavilion will be the first permanent school facilities on the campus.  

Masterplan:
The new master plan builds upon the existing double quadrangle plan. New parking lots to the north and southwest increase capacity and provide safer drop-off / pick-up for the students.  In anticipation of campus growth, an infrastructure “spine” was located to provide electricity and water to the new and future buildings.

Arts Building:
Located away from the other campus buildings and comprised of two wings for performance and visual arts, the one story building defines a garden for exhibition and performance and serves as an extension of the interior teaching spaces.  An existing amphitheater anchors the building to the site. Simple and economical materials respond to the modest budget.

Westerly Pavilion:
The large flexible performance & gymnasium space forms the centerpiece of the plan with lower offices and support spaces to the west and lockers and a classroom to the south.  A covered arcade along the offices creates a protected walkway from the street and a prominent façade for the school entry.