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\"Stepping<\/a>
Stepping Stones Preschool\u2019s playful design is inviting to students, parents, and visitors. <\/span>
Photos courtesy Di Benedetto Associates<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When designing Stepping Stones Preschool, John J. Di Benedetto sought to create a playful, creative environment to reflect the facility\u2019s Montessori program.<\/p>\n

\"Metal<\/a>
Metal panels were selected for their durability, as well as their flexible design possibilities.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI wanted to relate to the preschoolers,\u201d says Di Benedetto, principal at John J. Di Benedetto Associates Architects<\/a>. \u201cIf you give kids a crayon and paper and ask them to draw a building, they probably would draw it with crooked walls and crooked windows.\u201d<\/p>\n

Located on a private school campus in Wyncote, Pennsylvania, that features a mix of new and older buildings, Di Benedetto\u2019s imaginative design incorporates aluminum metal diamond-shaped panels, coil-coated in beige and blue, which accent the preschool\u2019s Dr. Seuss-like sloped walls and windows.<\/p>\n

Di Benedetto selected the metal panels because of their durability, as well as the design creativity permitted by the material. He adds that the beige color complements the brick of the adjoining building and the blue accent shingle effectively matched the school\u2019s signature color.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaterials can be used beyond the way they were intended,\u201d Di Benedetto says. \u201cThe first benefit to using metal is its durability, but I like using it as another tool in the palette of colors and textures. It really works well as a focal material.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"John<\/a>
John J. Di Benedetto Associates Architects designed the preschool with its students in mind.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

More than 186 m2<\/sup> (2000 sf) of lightweight, aluminum panels cover the building\u2019s exterior. To help the installation maintain its aesthetic, a 70 percent polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) metal coating system was factory-applied to the panels to protect against harsh weather conditions, chalking, and chemical degradation, helping the panels maintain their vibrant colors and resist fading.<\/p>\n

Since completing construction, Stepping Stones Preschool\u2019s evocation of functionality and whimsy has been recognized via several professional building awards, including Project of the Year (commercial wall) from ATAS<\/a>, a professional design award from the Pennsylvania Council Society of American Registered Architects, and an honorable mention for the Metal Construction Association<\/a>\u2019s (MCA\u2019s) Chairman\u2019s Award.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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