Architectural Design for Schools
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Innovative School Design for Engaged Learning
Today’s standards of learning range far beyond the classroom. At Cole & Denny, our team collaborates with PreK-12 schools to provide state-of-the-art architectural design for schools that upgrade the learning experience while maintaining your traditions and academic culture. With careful planning, design, and project oversight, our services re-imagine existing spaces, protect historical integrity, and integrate new builds into a seamless campus design. All projects take into account the safety of students and the unique challenges of designing secure educational spaces.
Planning & Design with Students in Mind
Safety & Flow
Students learn better when they feel safe, and school leaders rest easy when everyone is where they’re supposed to be. We create architectural design for schools that considers the critical balance of function and safety. Our work provides a natural flow for foot traffic while maintaining safe access with secure entry points.
Classroom Design
We work with schools to understand and address their unique needs. Whether it’s determining how to fit more classrooms within a designated area or creating classrooms that comfortably fit more students, our architects approach each project with the belief that classroom design is never one size fits all.
Smart Architectural Design for PreK-12 Schools
When providing architectural design for schools, our team takes care to consider the efficiency of the design and our effective use of space. Whether your school is one building or a multi-facility campus, we know that providing smart designs that utilize space wisely is critically important to students, parents, and administrators.
Building with History
We know that a new building isn’t always in the cards. We collaborate with clients to renovate and redesign existing space, maintaining tradition and protecting historic buildings while integrating upgrades for a modern education. Our team excels in designing for contemporary education needs within a historic architectural context.
A Place to Stay
Needing residential space for faculty or students? We’ve got you covered. With our extensive portfolio, we’re able to apply our knowledge of residential and hospitality spaces to the needs of your school. Faculty housing and dorms present unique challenges that not all firms providing architectural design for schools can handle.
All the Extras
Today, learning happens outside the classroom as often as it does in it. In order to create a robust educational environment, our clients seek out architectural design for schools that go beyond the basics. From dining halls and auditoriums to labs, libraries, and multi-use spaces, our team has the insight and experience to deliver.
Energy Efficient PreK-12 Education Architecture
Our team at Cole & Denny Architects is equipped to provide complete green-initiative designs for PreK-12 schools and campuses. We help impress parents and improve your bottom line – all while helping the environment – through energy efficient planning and design. Our green services are available for new builds and redesigns, and we regularly work with clients to improve the efficiency of existing historic spaces through thoughtful renovation.
Working with K-12 schools is always fun – and so rewarding! We love a chance to think outside the box and meet unique use-cases, all while developing designs that engage and inspire students. Tharin Thomford Graduate Architect
Cole & Denny Architects provides a complete Program of Service – working as an extension of your team
Our team of experts deliver on projects of all sizes and scopes. We take pride in our ability to collaborate, innovate, and face complex challenges as a team.