W. Edward Balmer School

Northbridge, Massachusetts

Northbridge Elementary School is a three-story building that was constructed on the site of the existing school. The project consolidated the two existing elementary schools into a single, modern building for grades Pre-K through five. The buidling occupies a compact building footprint which incorporates project based learning learning areas, supports vertical alignment of curriculum between grades. The school is designed to maximize academics/learnijng time by minimizing classroom transition times for students.

Client:
Town of Northbridge

Architect:
Dore & Whittier

Project Type:
New Construction

Market:
K-12 Public Schools

Sustainability:
Leed Silver

Size:
172,000 sq. ft.