Little School.
Lincoln School

The Lincoln School is a private school located in Providence, RI. The academic ethos of the school is founded in Quaker principles, which played an integral role in the design process for this project. The key tenants of the Quaker approach highlight the school’s priority towards environmental stewardship, community, and simplicity.

The new building completed in August 2020, expanded the Little School program from their existing facilities to a new LEED Gold certified, Net Zero, 4,700 SF construction. The project is a dedicated home for toddlers to 3-year-old students. Designed to emphasize the joy of learning through a Reggio-Emilia-inspired approach. The bright, airy, engaging learning spaces are lined with floor-to-ceiling panes that fully open and close, providing fresh air and a panoramic window into the natural world. A central piazza welcomes parents into the building. Off of which is a small on-site Reggio-Emilia-inspired studio that brings the philosophy to life through loose parts and natural elements to encourage creative and imaginative play. All classrooms also have direct access to a dedicated Little School playground. Having direct access was influenced by the School’s Reggio-Emilia philosophy– to embrace the natural environment. It provokes curiosity and exploration within the students.

*Project completed as studioMLA Architects prior to acquisition by Ashley McGraw Architects