New Construction, Middle School
This school is designed to offer an integrated, “hands-on” learning environment for 600 students in grades 6 through 8. Six home base units of 100 students each are organized around a built “park” of shared spaces, objects and resources.
Cuningham Group’s design includes individual work stations organized on two levels around a central gathering/performance space that celebrates student achievements. Contained in the central “heart” of this school are shared resources which include: performance, dining, administration, media resource, group areas, music and physical activity.
Awards
Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI)
James D. MacConnell Award, 2002
Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI) Exhibition of School Architecture Project of Distinction, 2002
American School & University (AS&U)
Architectural Portfolio Citation Award, 2002
American Institute of Architects Minneapolis
Merit Award Honorable Mention, 2003
American Institute of Architects Committee on Architecture for Education
Merit Award, 2003
DesignShare
Honor Award, 2003