Combination Schools
Urbana Elementary/Junior High School
Each grade level has its own learning community, allowing teachers to effectively collaborate and students to actively learn together. The flexible design lends itself to a variety of educational activities, where teachers can quickly convert the different studios to meet their needs.
Expertise
Client
Urbana City Schools
Location
Urbana, OH
Scope
180,388 New SF
Challenges
Consolidate 5 community schools into one project based learning facility.
Urbana Elementary/Junior High School
The custom mural celebrates the history of the district by bringing the neighborhood schools into the design of the building.
Urbana Elementary/Junior High School
Flexible studios in each learning community serve multiple functions from a library to small group activity space.
Urbana Elementary/Junior High School
Garage doors allow for seamless transition into collaborative learning activities.
Urbana Elementary/Junior High School
Consistencies in lighting and interior design make a seamless transition from elementary to junior high learning communities.
Urbana Elementary/Junior High School
The new middle school gymnasium is equipped with seating for 500 people.
This is a game-changer. Our students are really going to benefit from these innovative spaces!
