How can school design enhance social resiliency within a community and be a true reflection of its inhabitants? In this session, we will review the newly built Cornelius Elementary School as a case study to break down strategies in culturally responsive design to reimagine how we can design more inclusive and socially resilient schools. Located 25 miles west of Portland, Oregon, Cornelius Elementary School is a bilingual English-Spanish school that proudly serves a student population that is 88% Latine and/or Hispanic. In addition to being an educational facility, it is a resource hub, a place for community gathering, and a place of resistance. Through this case study, we will share how our design team worked hand in hand with the community to create a culturally responsive and reflective outcome. We will examine how: culturally responsive design in school environments improves socio-emotional well-being. How the design process can elevate lived experience and cultural expertise. And how social resilience can be bolstered through the built environment. Through a detailed account of process, engagement, design, and collaboration, this session will outline actionable strategies to implement culturally responsive practices into your next project.