BLDD is making steady progress through the design development phase of the new PK-5 elementary school project, with completion of design development expected in the coming weeks.
The Rockridge Elementary project represents more than just a new building – it's a complete reimagining of primary education for the community. By thoughtfully consolidating three elementary schools into one state-of-the-art facility, we're creating opportunities that wouldn't be possible in smaller, separate buildings.
Our team is currently:
- Finalizing space allocation and sizing across the facility
- Conducting detailed coordination meetings with school staff to ensure all educational requirements are met
- Fine-tuning layouts to optimize functionality and flow
This $33 million project, which received strong community support with a 70% approval rate, continues to move forward on schedule. The new facility will be located on the Junior/Senior High School campus, creating a more unified educational environment for the district. Move-in is planned for Fall 2027.
- New Construction
- Learning Commons for Each Pod
- PK-5 School
- STEM, Art and Music Labs
- Separate Bus Lane and Car Lanes for Pickup / Drop off
- Dedicated Support Spaces for Intervention, SPED, and SEL
- Sensory-focused Furniture and Spaces
- Wayfinding Graphics and Colors
This transition opens doors to enhanced programming, including dedicated art spaces and cutting-edge STEM labs that will give students hands-on learning experiences from their earliest years. Our team is working closely with educators to ensure every design decision supports their vision for a unified curriculum and collaborative teaching environment.
The new school isn't just combining buildings– it's bringing together traditions, teaching styles, and communities to create something greater than the sum of its parts. For Rockridge's youngest learners, this means a future filled with new possibilities.
Augustana College was in need of a central location to welcome students, serve as a center for financial aid assimilation, and help both staff and students in the admissions process. At about 24,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art student center will act as a gateway to everything students may need, from textbooks, meeting centers and recruiting help.
A new athletics facility at field level was the final addition to the thriving athletics program at Wabash CUSD #348. New locker rooms, concession area, meeting and training rooms and updated parking and accessibility are key features of the project.
Built in 1924, South Side Elementary is the oldest elementary facility in the Champaign School District. The original facility was designed during a time when children would walk to and from school, and aside from technological upgrades, few changes had been made to modernize the building since its original construction.