Advancing Education with Quality Design
Citation Award // Excellence in Architectural Design - Commercial / Institutional
Architect // Lavallee Brensinger Architects
GC // KCTA Construction Co., Inc.
Engineer – Structural // Foley Buhl Roberts and Associates
Engineer – Civil // Nitsch Engineering
Engineer – MEP // Consulting Engineering Services
Engineer – FP // Robert W. Hall Consulting Engineers
Landscape Architect // Terraink
Sustainability / Green Design // Thornton Tomasett
Acoustics // Acentech
Description
Conceived as a built expression of modern teaching and learning, the 900-student Swampscott Elementary School balances community scale with educational ambition. The design creates smaller learning neighborhoods within a larger facility, fostering belonging while supporting equitable access to academic and specialized programs. Sustainable, adaptable, and deeply connected to its community, the school is designed to inspire learning, empower educators, and serve Swampscott for the next 50 to 75 years.
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Photo credit: Blind Dog Photography