Middle Schools
New Castle Middle School
A total modernization of New Castle Middle School is transforming the building to welcome sixth grade students for the first time.
Highlights of the design include a self-contained sixth-grade neighborhood, improved security, transformed space for 21st century learning and a new auxiliary gymnasium.
A creative phasing strategy has lowered the middle school’s construction costs by $5.5 million and reduced the project schedule by 6 to 12 months. New Castle Middle School’s students have moved into excess space within New Castle High School for the duration of construction. This is allowing contractors to work more efficiently, resulting in the savings.
Expertise
Client
New Castle Community School Corporation
Location
New Castle, IN
Scope
7,824 New SF;
153,586 Renovated SF
Challenges
Reconfigure space to include an additional grade level population
New Castle Middle School
The former over-sized art room is redesigned to include a STEAM commons for a variety of learning and collaboration opportunities.
New Castle Middle School
The new auxiliary gym provides additional space to accommodate an expanded class population.
New Castle Middle School
The design removes partition wall classrooms at existing window walls to create open learning spaces and bring natural light further into each floor.
New Castle Middle School
The new reception area improves security with additional sight lines through large storefront windows and controlled entry access.
New Castle Middle School
Flexible, internal classrooms have floor to ceiling windows to provide natural light and views to collaboration spaces.
