The Turn School

The Turn School

Three images of contemporary architectural spaces. The first shows a futuristic building with angular, layered overhangs and slanted surfaces, set in a grassy park where people walk and gather. The second features a geometric structure composed of intersecting triangular and rectangular planes, creating a bold zigzag pattern in light-colored materials. The third depicts an open, modern workspace with rows of desks and black chairs beneath exposed wooden beams, with large openings that frame views of surrounding trees and people working, reading, and talking throughout the space.

Bush, Andrew

The Turn School is a 48,000-sq-ft mass structure that will be home to Missouri’s aerospace engineering school. Its unique figure integrates functionality and innovation to foster a dynamic
learning environment. The design features a mass turn that creates an evolution of both form and experience. The cantilever effect produces ascending terraces offering individual outdoor
experiences. Gradually opening its views to the site, a dynamic window system encourages travel through the structure to connect collaborative spaces and classrooms to the natural surroundings. A centralized core allows for efficient use of space, maximizing collaborative space while also providing privacy for both classrooms and terracing. A rotating staircase cuts through the building, creating two double-height spaces and maintaining efficient travel to promote the vertical exploration of the form.

2025