With a building of over 175 years old, Springfield PSD was looking for renovations to bring existing conditions back to its original state-of-the-art facility standards.
How do we transform an aging facility to house a modern, robust curriculum for future generations, while keeping its historic charm?
The reinvigoration of Springfield High demands a thoughtful blending of the school's rich history, embodied in its sturdy brick and limestone, with the agility of modern programs. This interweaving of tradition and progress forms the heart of our design. To achieve this, we've focused on four core principles:
- Restore Texture
- Connecting Community
- Opening views
- Crossing time
The district spent four years working with the community and staff to plan for an expansion and renovation with the goal of meeting the needs of growing enrollment and providing future-focused learning opportunities to students.
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.
This renovation and new addition project turned into an opportunity to not only unify an outdated and disconnected school building, but also bring unification to a student body and community.