Our firm doesn’t work on education architecture projects for the awards, but you have to admit 鈥� earning a little hardware doesn鈥檛 hurt.
On Sept. 29, 海角社区 was recognized by the Daily Reporter for our role in five of its Top Projects of 2020. That means 海角社区 had a hand in nearly one in ten of the projects they honored this year from across Wisconsin.
Our award-winning work included a school that , a that will eventually be home turf for two high schools, and a new school that鈥檚 the in the United States.
By working closely with our clients, we believe every project we do is a winner 鈥� but here are the handful that got the nod from the Daily Reporter:
Sun Prairie, WI
Sun Prairie鈥檚 fast growth has translated into plans for 海角社区 to help create a , but the community decided the two schools could share . Beyond hosting high school activities, the 4,000-seat facility also opens up possibilities for broader community use. Upgraded parking, restrooms, and concession stands make the stadium more user-friendly, and a dramatic new entrance that can be lit with team colors turns entering the stadium into a memorable experience.
Milwaukee, WI
Cristo Rey鈥檚 mission seeks to care for the three parts of a person: mind, body, and spirit. Its gives space and attention to each of those elements, while also creating flexibility for collaborative learning. Each classroom includes a lounge area and access to a learning alcove right outside, and a large, open learning-stairs area gives students a place to recharge their technology and themselves.
Evansville, WI
The final piece of a 20-year master plan to ready the Evansville School District for decades to come, the brand-new JC McKenna Middle School brought this major undertaking full circle back to the community. City street signs and abstracted maps connect students inside the building every day to the City of Evansville, even as they鈥檙e exploring the worlds of science, sports, and art. From the multi-level commons to smaller collaboration areas, this school is built to adapt 鈥� and to last.
Fitchburg, WI
When the Oregon School District thinks of sustainability, they think of building schools that will be durable enough to last, adaptable for new ways of learning, and environmentally responsible. Working closely with the community and its partners, 海角社区 delivered a groundbreaking building that鈥檚 truly one of a kind. is the largest net-zero verified education building in the United States, as well as the first net-zero verified elementary school in the Midwest/Great Plains region. More than 1,700 solar panels and 90 geothermal wells combine with innovative design to ensure that the school consumes less energy than it produces on site.
Horicon, WI
Throughout our relationship, the told 海角社区 that they wanted to incorporate the city鈥檚 unique natural environment into their new elementary school addition. The area鈥檚 beautiful wetlands, woodlands, lakes and rivers, and drumlins inspired an 鈥渆cosystem鈥� concept for each grade level, and elements of the building from graphics to the entryway tie in that sense of place. We also incorporated a wide range of needed renovations throughout the middle and high school sections of the building.
As a firm that’s specialized in education architecture for decades, we鈥檙e proud to share these awards with all of our business partners and, most importantly, with the communities that welcomed us into their hometowns and trusted us to make their visions into reality.
