Noll & Tam is working on this design-build project for a public high school in Hayward with Overaa Construction. Inspired by Leadership Public School’s emphasis on student collaboration and problem solving, our approach orients the two-story building toward an expanded interior quad, creating multifunctional outdoor spaces that become active hubs for gathering and informal learning. Operating within tight budget constraints, the design emphasizes efficiency and flexibility, maximizing programmable space for LPS. The new building includes a gymnasium/multi-purpose room as well as 15 general purpose classrooms, 4 science labs, a maker space, an art classroom, and associated admin/support spaces.