After completing a community engagement process and passing a referendum, this district’s iconic, historic building received much needed upgrades. This high-achieving district now features facilities that are up to par with their high-quality academic, fine arts and athletic performance standards.
Washington Elementary received a 14-classroom addition to house the district’s PK-3 programs on a secure site, as well as a multipurpose gymnasium and air conditioning.
Monticello High School’s addition includes nine classrooms and a secure entry and administration office. Many of the outdated spaces were brought up to 21st century standards and are ready for future-focused learning for years to come. Students enjoy a reimagined media center, auditorium, classrooms, locker rooms, STEM labs and restroom upgrades, all while keeping the character of the historical facade.
To accommodate 21st-century educational programs, Monticello High School required a facility upgrade.
After passing a bond referendum, Monticello HS received upgrades including a reimagined media library, STEM labs, updates to a variety of classrooms and environmental branding to bring a fresh look to the facility.
- Historic Renovation
- Classroom Addition
- Secure Entry
- Administrative Office
- Media Center
- STEM Labs
- New Auditorium
The district mascot and colors are featured throughout the building.
Bright and engaging graphics are used to connect the old and new portions of the historic building.
Environmental graphics showcase motivational words, phrases, and quotes.
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.
At 50 years old, the Eisenhower High School for the Decatur Public School District was physically worn, and functionally ineffective. The school district conducted a community engagement planning process to determine how best to meet the current and future educational aspirations of the community.
The design for the Knoxville High School began with visioning workshops to determine the desired educational practices and programs. After understanding the variety of learning environments recommended to meet the needs of 21st century curriculum and instruction, BLDD's task was to group these learning environments into a cohesive organization that facilitates a seamless delivery of the educational program.