Cottonwood Elementary | Dekker

Role: Led overall architectural concept development as well as enclosure+façade design for a new elementary school in Carlsbad, developing multiple iterative design concepts that balanced flexibility, durability, and visual identity. Led massing, material strategy, and detailing of exterior assemblies, supporting the school’s educational mission through responsive, adaptable architectural expression.
Project Leaders: Juan Dorado & Julie Walleisa. Image credits: Dekker.

Concept Generation (Before AI)