PROJECT DETAILS
LOCATION : Aurora, Illinois
MARKET : Education
AREA :
Future Focused Center
The new Resilience Education Center (R.E.C.) offers unique programs like E-sports, Yoga/Dance, 2D and 3D Art, Culinary classes, and studios for Television/Music recording. It also includes private therapy rooms for student well-being, breakout areas for studying, and a versatile learning stair for gatherings and events.
"We celebrate our students' resilience post-pandemic. This center ensures they are equipped with skills for a strong future," says EASD 131 Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Norrell. "The center was designed based on student input, focusing on activities that engage them beyond academics."
High School Juniors and Seniors can take advanced electives daily, while 7th to 10th graders can participate in after-school activities. Counseling services are available, creating a nurturing and safe space for students' social and emotional growth.
The R.E.C. includes:
• Private Counseling Rooms
• 2D & 3D Art Rooms
• Music Production Studio
• E-Sports Center
• Dance and Yoga Studio
• Broadcast Television News Studio
• Podcast Studio
• Culinary Arts Kitchen
• Cafe/Coffee Bar
Cordogan Clark collaborated with District 131 to create this facility, providing diverse educational opportunities for students and families in the district's 19 schools.
