DLA Architects, Ltd.Alexander Romanovsky
DLA Architects, Ltd.Alexander Romanovsky
DLA Architects, Ltd.Alexander Romanovsky
DLA Architects, Ltd.Alexander Romanovsky
DLA Architects, Ltd.Alexander Romanovsky
DLA Architects, Ltd.Alexander Romanovsky
DLA Architects, Ltd.Alexander Romanovsky
DLA Architects, Ltd.Alexander Romanovsky
DLA Architects, Ltd.Alexander Romanovsky
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Schiller Park School District 81: Washington Elementary School

Schiller Park School District (SD81) passed a referendum in early 2020 to replace their existing, 50+-year-old elementary school. Bulley & Andrews was selected as the district’s construction partner to deliver the new Washington Elementary School.

The existing school was operating above capacity with enrollment increasing by 33% since 2008. The new building addresses basic infrastructure needs and rising enrollment to become a flexible, 21st-century learning environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.

The new, two-story, 68,000 sq. ft., steel structure with infill masonry exterior walls is comprised of four learning neighborhoods and classroom zones, identifiable by color and unique geometric shapes. The project also includes a media center, featuring a learning stair amphitheater for large group presentations, two reading rooms, a cafeteria and gymnasium. The gymnasium, constructed from CMU, also serves as a storm shelter.

As a part of the scope, B&A installed an underground storm water detention system and completed all the sitework, including a new parking lot, bus lane and playground. The existing Washington Elementary School remained fully operational while B&A constructed the new school directly adjacent to it.

Client

Schiller Park School District 81

Project Size

68,000 sq. ft.

Architect / Engineer

DLA Architects, Ltd.

Role

General Contractor

Location

Schiller Park, IL

Service

New Construction

Market

Education