Insight Architects specializes in innovative educational design. We believe that there is a strong and profound connection between the design of learning environments and student development. Like a well designed tool, innovative schools can enhance the teaching environment, stimulate student performance and foster a lifelong love of learning. We are interested in helping schools design facilities for the 21st century learner. These new schools are vibrant, energetic environments that emphasize personalization, multiple modes of learning, personal responsibility and achievement while avoiding the atmosphere of mass produced education.

1. 1307 West Morehead Street
Suite 108
Charlotte, NC 28208
vciccarelli@insightarch.com
(704) 344 0445
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Community
School
Shopping
Food CourtLibrary
Theater
Universities
• degree completion
• mid-career change
• teacher education
Businesses
• local partnerships
• internships
• mentorships
Daycare
• pre-school
• after-school
Community
Play Fields
Neighborhood
Park
• nature/environment
• field study
Homes
• distance learning
Pool
Neighborhood School Diagram
Community School of Davidson, Art Classroom
Eastover Elementary School, Student Courtyard
Insight Architects specializes in innovative educational
design. We believe that there is a strong and profound
connection between the design of learning environments
and student development. Like a well designed tool,
innovative schools can enhance the teaching environment,
stimulate student performance and foster a lifelong love of
learning.
We are interested in helping schools design facilities for the
21st century learner. These new schools are vibrant, energetic
environments that emphasize personalization, multiple
modes of learning, personal responsibility and achievement
while avoiding the atmosphere of mass produced education.
Purpose Driven Design
Insight believes that educational architecture should be in
the service of learning, health, sustainability and community.
We believe that school design should be based on three
general ideas: (1) learning is a lifelong process; (2) design is
always evolving; and (3) resources are limited. With these
ideals in mind, we seek to create an environment that
enhances teaching and learning, accommodates the needs of
Community School of Davdison, Learning Street

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Gym
Auditorium
Office Suite
Cafeteria
Kitchen
P&RStorage
CMSStorageOffice
Health
Conference
Lobby
Lobby
DUMC
Storage
Band
Storage
MAIN
SCHOOL
ENTRANCE
MAIN
SCHOOL
ENTRANCE
COMMUNITY
CENTER
ENTRANCE
COMMUNITY
CENTER
ENTRANCE
LOWER LEVEL
ClassroomClassroom
Classroom
E
Storage
Boiler
D
UPPER LEVEL
GRADE LEVEL
ClassroomClassroomClassroom
Classroom
ClassroomClassroom
ClassroomClassroom
Mediacenter
Classroom
Classroom
Sound
E
E
E
E
C
C
C
Fitness Area
Activity Room
Office
Office
Stage
Office
Workroom
Reception
Office
Office
Office
Workroom
Video
Storage
Storage&Mechanical
Activity
Room
Wireless
Lounge
School Use
Community Center Use
Shared Use
CSD, Science Wing
Grier Middle School Media Center
CSD, Computer Lab
all learners, provides for health, safety, and security, makes
effective use of available resources and is flexible and
adaptable.
Inclusive Design Process
Insight Architects believes that a school should serve as
a center of the community and result from a planning
and design process that involves all community interests.
Too often the community and users of a school perceive
that they can only rubber stamp decisions already made
by administrators, board members, or planners and
architects. If a school is to truly represent the needs and
desires of its users and the community, and allow them
to take ownership of the facility, then they need to be
involved in the planning and design process. Insight
Architects embraces a collaborative design approach with
extensive student, teacher, administrator and community
involvement.
Environmental Stewardship
Insight Architects is committed to environmentally
friendly and resource sustainable design. We believe that
architecture provides an opportunity to enhance our
relationship with the natural world and can help create a
legacy for the next generation that we can all be proud of.
Insight Architects seeks to incorporate sustainable features
into the educational facilities and to use the design to help
educate students about the environment.
Davidson IB Middle School, Community Shared Use Plan