Despite facing significant obstacles, including a flood-prone location and limitations on modifying existing structures, the district persevered, eventually resulting in a groundbreaking new building addition that redefined the school’s entrance and functionality.
Perhaps the most striking aspect of the project was the innovative solutions devised to overcome obstacles. Unexpected challenges, such as building atop a Core of Engineers’ creek, not only delayed the project but also added costs. However, in the long run, these challenges led to the creation of an exceptional new front entrance, breathing fresh life into the campus. The renovation also included thoughtful modifications to the original 1960s structure, maximizing functionality while preserving historical elements.
Close collaboration between the district and the community helped mitigate concerns, with proactive measures taken to address issues such as construction traffic and stormwater runoff. Ultimately, the project’s impact on the district and community was profound, addressing long-standing flooding issues, elevating the school’s STEM program to new heights, and creating a state-of-the-art learning environment that stands as a crown jewel among the district’s high schools.
- School Spirit Store
- High Bay Physics Lab
- Welcome Center
- Secured outdoor patio
Unsure of whether to remodel their historic middle school, build new on the existing site near their current high school, or build new on a different site, the Maroa-Forsyth School District reached out to get community input via BLDD's community engagement process.
Understanding that early childhood students demand a different type of learning environment than their elementary school peers, the City of St. Charles School District established criteria for their new facility that was based on sensory learning, movement, imagination, and nature.
The project at TRIAD High School includes an 818-seat auditorium, complete with a balcony and stage, designed to accommodate up to 120 musicians and theatrical performances. The theater and multi-purpose room feature modern audio-visual systems, as well as cutting-edge theatrical lighting and rigging within the performance space. The addition also consists of four classrooms, averaging 865 square feet each, and a 1,700 square foot commons area for performing arts students and instructional use.