PIKE SCHOOL OF ART
(in progress)
LOT-EK’s design for the Pike School of Art reimagines the former Pike County Youth Detention Center into a vibrant, community-focused art institution. Located in McComb, Mississippi, this revitalized space will serve as a nexus for art education, heritage, and community engagement. By reorienting the site’s layout, we introduce an open courtyard connecting two remodeled buildings, one dedicated to flexible educational spaces and the other to art production and exhibitions. Upcycled 53-foot shipping containers form an elevated porch—a tribute to McComb’s railroad legacy—offering unique lookout points and linking the gallery, ceramic studio, computer lab, artist residences, and communal garden. Embracing Pike’s local history and artistry, the project fosters a transformative space where creativity and community thrive side by side.
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