Developed as a prototype for Copernicus International School (CIS), this 10,000 sf facility in Long Island City, New York serves as the organizations headquarters and first K through 12 educational environment. Located near MoMA PS1 at the edge of a semi-industrial neighborhood, it stands amid high-end residential and cultural development, positioning the school as an important community fixture. Moving beyond traditional education models, the design supports a progressive approach centered on collaboration and project-based learning.

The space features four distinct environments: open and flexible studio classrooms with adaptable seating and interactive displays; a multifunctional commons for group activities and individual retreats; a modular soft wall with storage, library, and docking stations; and a system of adaptable modular furnishings that can be reconfigured to support changing pedagogical needs. Conceived as a non-site-specific modular system, the architectural environment functions as a didactic tool that fosters creativity while adapting to diverse learning styles, teaching methodologies, and emerging technologies.