Plainedge HS Cafeteria Commons
The High School Cafeteria Commons is a 7,000 sq. ft. space that includes booth seating with built-in charging stations and tables that offer areas for small groups to gather, eat and study together. A counter seating area, dubbed Refuel Counter, offers an abundance of natural light and allows busy students who are short on time to refuel quickly and move on to their other activities. A Quiet Café, situated apart from the main Commons, will allow students to have their meal while studying in a focused and quiet manner. Combined with an open floor plan and a landscaped outdoor Court, the new space will allow for flexible use by the PTA and after school club meetings.
The Commons can turn also into a Lecture Hall with the push of a button using the latest state-of-the-art Crestron AV system. Motorized projection screens and LED TV’s throughout the space become presentation and learning tools. Integrated motorized shades help control glare from the sun-drenched addition as needed; zoned JBL speakers and wireless mics were thoughtfully integrated into the design so students do not miss hearing a word in lecture mode; in another mode, soft music can be played in the background to create a soothing environment.