This new K-6 elementary school on a beautifully wooded 28-acre site was oriented to maximize the preservation of wetlands and existing trees. A glass cupola at the entry brings natural light into the large outdoor porch. The school’s friendly character and residential feel come from the generous use of sloped roofs and brick. Inside, major […]
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Central High School Addition & Remodeling
An increase in enrollment necessitated a major addition and remodeling for Central High School. Two new visible front entrances give direct access to a central corridor and commons area. This two-story spine links all of the major school areas into one easily supervised and dynamic space. The academic center includes three, two-story communities, allowing the […]
Three New Prototype Middle Schools
TMP designed an adaptable prototype for three new middle schools – James Geisler, Walnut Creek and Sarah Banks Middle Schools. Although the spaces are the same, each school has its own identity through different brick colors and distinct material patterns. All three schools are designed around the media center which defines the main entry and […]
Outdoor Education Center
Outdoor and environmental learning thrives at this center situated on 11 acres of property adjacent to the 3,500-acre Proud Lake Recreation Area. District elementary students enjoy multiple classes at this facility, and the center is also rented by other school districts and organizations. A full renovation includes new classrooms, an office and support spaces to […]
Northern High School
Flexible and inspired learning prospers in this 344,000 SF state-of-the-art high school that is full of natural daylight. Two main entrances are clearly visible and introduce students and visitors to a central, supervised point of arrival in the Student Commons. The commons hub provides access to the two educational areas of the building: a two-story […]