Skyblue Mesa Elementary School

Saugus Union School District

Modern public library building with large glass windows, surrounded by a concrete walkway and green lawns, with mountains in the background during sunset.

K-12 EDUCATION

Flex Science, and Library Building

Project Overview

As part of the District’s relocatable replacement program, SGH Architects designed a new 10,000-square-foot Library, Flex Science Classroom, and Standard Classroom Building at Skyblue Mesa Elementary School.

This new facility houses six learning spaces and was envisioned as a modern replacement for outdated portable buildings, creating a permanent, flexible, and inspiring hub for student learning.

Location
Santa Clarita, California

Services Provided
Full Architectural Service

Principal in charge
Scott griffith, AIA

Size
10,000 sf

Interior of a modern school library with large windows, blue carpet, and bookshelves filled with books.

Daylight-Infused Learning

At the heart of the design is a new Library that maximizes natural daylighting and opens directly into a shared collaboration area. This space connects seamlessly to the adjacent Flex Science Classroom, offering opportunities for integrated projects and hands-on experimentation.

With direct access to outdoor learning areas, students can extend their reading, research, and science activities beyond the classroom walls into engaging outdoor environments.

Empty school hallway with classroom visible on the left, glass windows, white and blue walls, and a polished concrete floor.

Designed for Interaction

The standard classrooms were also designed with innovation in mind, featuring a central “Collaboration Corridor” that links all rooms together.

Sliding glass doors encourage cross-collaboration between classrooms, while flexible “sticky spaces” within the corridor provide opportunities for spontaneous interaction, peer-to-peer learning, and small group activities.

These design features empower teachers and students to move fluidly between independent and collaborative modes of instruction.

Modern library building with large glass windows and a green accent wall, labeled "Library" outside, at dusk with a colorful sunset sky.

Interior of a modern educational facility with colorful wall murals, seating areas, and glass doors leading outside.

Interior of a modern school library with bookshelves, tables, and large windows, featuring a colorful mural with the words 'Superstar' and 'Read' on the wall.

Bright modern library with tall windows, bookshelves, and rolling carts filled with books, illuminated by ceiling lights.

Modern two-story library building with large glass windows, a sloped roof, and a sign that says 'Library.' The building has a sidewalk, grass, and a tree in front, with a clear blue sky overhead.

A modern, minimalist white building with a yellow accent above the entrance, double glass doors, flanked by green grass and a concrete pathway, set against a bright blue sky.

Modern school building with a colorful facade, large windows, and a sign that reads 'LIBRARY' under a purple sky at dusk

A Culture of Innovation

More than a replacement for temporary buildings, the new Library and Classroom Building transforms Skyblue Mesa Elementary into a modern learning environment that fosters creativity, exploration, and connection.

By combining flexible indoor and outdoor spaces with thoughtful circulation and collaboration zones, SGH Architects created a facility that not only supports today’s educational needs but also inspires a culture of innovation for years to come.

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