The Lafitte Greenway acts as a distinctive divide within the urban landscape of New Orleans, offering a corridor of green space that interrupts the city's development. Recognized for its potential as a future transportation and recreational artery, the greenway's integration with new constructions, such as a school, raises concerns about preserving its continuity and accessibility. Particularly, the segment between North Broad Street and Jefferson Davis Parkway is further complicated by the remnants of an old industrial canal, adding another layer of separation within the urban fabric. Additionally, the introduction of a rain garden on one side of the greenway further segregates the public park and pathway, emphasizing the challenge of incorporating a school without disrupting the flow of this public space.

The project proposes elevating the school structure above the greenway, thereby maintaining the pathway's uninterrupted flow while also creating a space for an elementary school. This design divides the park area into two levels, allowing the greenway to pass directly beneath the school. Security concerns are addressed by situating the school's playground and outdoor activity areas on an elevated second floor, separate from the ground level. This setup ensures a secure environment for the schoolchildren while minimizing the school's footprint on the greenway. Essential functions such as administration, teacher lounges, and storage are kept on the lower level, with the majority of the school's facilities elevated. The design also includes vertical openings within the school structure, allowing for the incorporation of trees from the park, which can grow up through and beyond the roof, further blending the building with its green surroundings.