Located in the rapidly growing Blythe­wood area, this middle school is organized around a large courtyard that features outdoor learning and teaching spaces via a pavilion and landscaped areas. The building design features three academic wings with flexible, collaborative central spaces to provide diversity of learning options. Within each house are larger flexible classrooms that open via large folding glass doors into two story collaboration areas full of daylight from the clerestory above. The exterior of the building combines local brick, glass and metal panels in a timeless but modern compo­sition. The building is oriented north-south on the site to maximize daylighting in all the major learning spaces and in corridors and public spaces. The design features many sustainable principles: in addition to daylighting, energy efficient mechanical systems, local & recycled materials, and indigenous landscape are featured.

The project is designed in collaboration with Perkins&Will K-12 Studio and is LEED for Schools certified.