We wanted to create a space that reflected our philosophy of growing children in close connection with nature and her rhythms. A space built primarily with natural and recyclable materials that are from mother earth and can go back to her when the time comes. A space meticulously designed to meet the safety and functionality requirements of a place for children. A space that provides a comfortable, well-equipped, and expansive environment to hold the creative and exploratory needs of growing children. A space that can exist as a self-sustaining entity, giving to mother earth more than it takes from her. A space that is so beautifully contemplated that it invokes awe and nurture in young hearts to conceive creations of goodness and beauty for themselves and the world beyond. From this sacred intent was born the design of our new school space.