Gateway Elementary is situated on the northern portion of a 32-acre site that features rolling hills and views to the south. The programmatic needs and adjacency requirements identified during design influenced the organizational layout as well as the massing and architectural design of the facility. Portions of the floor plan are two stories high to take advantage both of the views to the south and of the change in elevation, which moves from a high point along 42nd Street and slopes gradually to the west. Primary program components include academic, activity, library and community, administrative and support. Each element has a unique spatial and material identity.