# Calming Yellow High Schools Animo South Los Angeles HS is in a Tough Area in South Central LA By Joey Haar | Published 2018-06-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animo-south-los-angeles References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/895565/animo-south-los-angeles-high-school-brooks-plus-scarpa) Since Animo South Los Angeles High is located in a tough, downtrodden area of South Central LA, the progressive [public charter school](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-elementary-school) is designed to be as [visually open and inviting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cole-du-znith) as possible while still being safe and secure. The new building is [entirely yellow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corona-3k-center), making it a calming public space for students and staff to learn. The median family income around Anima South Los Angeles High is just $35,000 per year, and 25 percent of the population in the area lives below the poverty line. The neighborhood was also a central trouble spot during the Rodney King riots in 1992. With this history, strong and smartly designed public facilities are essential for the well-being of the current generation of youth. Image Credit: BROOKS + SCARPA ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Progressive School Design:** Designing visually open and inviting schools that prioritize safety and security in tough areas. - **Calm and Inviting Spaces:** Creating public spaces that use calming colors, like yellow, to provide a peaceful environment for students and staff. - **Equitable Education Solutions:** Developing educational facilities that address the needs of low-income communities and contribute to the well-being of youth. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education:** Exploring innovative approaches to school design and creating inclusive learning environments. - **Architecture:** Incorporating smart design principles to create safe and visually appealing public buildings. - **Community Development:** Identifying solutions to address the unique needs of underserved communities through well-designed public spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Colorful School designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderland-elementary-school.md) - [Inclusive Learning Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swan-hill-specialist-school.md) - [Blue-Toned School Makeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuquiang-school.md) - [Culturally Rooted Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-flow-school.md) - [Education Architecture Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-international-school.md) - [Playful International School Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-house-school-villalobos.md) - [Perforated Facade School Exteriors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darlington-public-school.md) - [Sensory Needs-Aware Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sai-kirupa-special-school.md) - [Colorfully Bright Hillside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canary-house.md)