Our Lady Of Guadalupe's School (K-8) is an elevated bar that responds to existing buildings, zoning restrictions and corner site. Located in Hermosa Beach, the new 6,000 sf school’s program includes 2 classrooms (STEM & Music), faculty areas and administrative offices. Elevating the building gives lightness and space below for parking and children to play. Concrete support walls are pulled from the face so they disappear into shadows below. Stairs anchor each end of the building and reinforce the site’s topography. One is light, open and sculptural while the second is carved into a hill.