school architecture
School architecture tends to vary between schools due to difference in needs of the facility. High schools have much different needs from elementary schools or schools that encompass all grades. School architecture also varies in different parts of the country. Many factors go into school architecture. Does a school need a playground, a pool, gym, enclosed walkways, an auditorium? Read more about school architecture in Christian School Products.
Landmark Christian School
As an established and growing private K-12 school, Landmark Christian School in Fairburn, Georgia, had outgrown its space. Ready to expand and invest in a facility designed just for their high school students, they purchased a former public elementary school originally built in the 1940s and decommissioned in the 1990s. Having sat vacant for
NorthStar Christian Academy
NorthStar Christian Academy (NCA) in Alexandria, Minnesota, was founded by Rick Randazzo, a graduate of the United States Military Academy and former head coach of the men’s hockey program at the United States Naval Academy. For nearly five years, Randazzo and his family traveled around the nation, spreading the Christian gospel through the sport
Architecture Trends in K-12 Schools
By Bill Whittaker Schools are some of the most complex and unique structures in all of architecture. Builders tasked with these projects have to consider strict budget requirements, high safety standards, and the complex needs of an academic institution. Since K-12 schools are such important facilities, the trends for designing these buildings have evolved.
Ames Christian School
The Ames Christian School in Ames, Iowa, came into being through the efforts of building contractors and the volunteer labor of many of the student’s families. Pressed for space in their existing location, the school recognized the need to provide a new facility for their students that would be more conducive to learning. Current needs,
Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep
Cristo Rey Dallas College Preparatory School provides a unique educational opportunity and experience for their students located in Pleasant Grove. Through industry leader and local business partnerships, Cristo Rey Dallas students have the opportunity to participate in a corporate work study program from their freshman to senior year. Through real-world learning experiences, students will gain
Unity Christian High School
When this project was conceived, the goal was to achieve a thermally efficient, durable, functional and attractive structure that would also provide a high level of safety to the local community. Kerkstra Precast worked with Unity Christian staff with plant visits over many years. They also worked with GMB Architecture and Engineering on design ideas
