Projects completed by Darra Bishop while consulting for the Los Angeles Unified School District — spanning K–12, across project types and scales.
All projects below were completed by Darra Bishop during her tenure as an FF&E design consultant for LAUSD.
Orville Wright Middle School
STEM maker space with dual-zone layout — flexible gathering area and structured work zone, designed around how students actually build things.
view case studyShenandoah Street Elementary
Three-story new construction plus modernization of existing buildings — 32,290 sq ft including classrooms, library, and admin spaces.
view case studyDahlia Heights Elementary
Flexible classroom environments — 7,000 sq ft of new construction designed to support student-centered learning.
coming soonSouth Shores Elementary
Comprehensive campus modernization including new classroom environments — 10,000 sq ft with modernization of kindergarten classrooms.
coming soonSouth Shores — Ocean Terrace
An ocean-view rooftop terrace transformed into an outdoor learning and dining space — one of the most distinctive environments in the LAUSD portfolio.
coming soonGrover Cleveland CHS
Dedicated drafting room designed around the CAD program — large-format worktables, dual-zone layout for instruction and independent work, and integrated display for real-time feedback.
coming soonVenice High School — Staircase Nook
A dramatic staircase nook reimagined as a student lounge with modular seating designed for impromptu collaboration.
coming soonAmestoy Elementary
26,000 sq ft of new classroom construction with flexible furniture systems supporting diverse learning styles.
coming soonShenandoah Street — Library
A warm, collaborative library environment with flexible seating zones for reading, group work, and student gathering.
coming soonA full project list is available upon request — including John Burroughs Middle School, Grover Cleveland Charter HS, Sophia Salvin Special Education Center, Franklin Elementary, and more.