Math & Science Center, Berkshire School
The Math & Science Center at Berkshire School is a LEED Gold-certified academic facility designed to support advanced STEM education while reinforcing the school’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and campus stewardship. This purpose-built science and math building significantly expanded Berkshire’s academic capacity, providing modern, flexible spaces for both classroom learning and hands-on scientific research.
The building includes fully equipped biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science laboratories, along with a lecture hall, dedicated math classrooms, and a math lab. Additional program spaces include a reading room, faculty office clusters, and a variety of informal breakout areas and study nooks that encourage collaboration and independent work. Interior glazing throughout the corridors places learning on display, creating transparency between classrooms and shared academic spaces.
Designed to align with Berkshire School’s historic campus aesthetic, the building features a stucco exterior and slate roof, consistent with surrounding structures. Materials and elements from the previous building on the site were thoughtfully incorporated into the new construction, including restored wood commemorative panels, maintaining a physical connection to the school’s history.
As Berkshire’s flagship sustainable building, the Math & Science Center integrates a range of energy-efficient systems and high-performance design strategies, reducing overall energy consumption while enhancing occupant comfort and natural daylighting. The result is a high-performing academic environment that supports 21st-century STEM learning within a campus setting rooted in tradition.
I had three similar jobs going simultaneously and the Fontaine team provided better managment and team spirit than your competitors, hands down. The quality of the finished building is excellent and I can't wait to work with Fontaine again.
Mark Simon, Centerbrook Architects
Client:
Berkshire School
Architect:
Centerbrook Architects
Project Type:
New Construction
Market:
Independent School
Sustainability:
LEED Gold Certification
Size:
48,000 sq. ft.
