Crestwood School District

The decision to expand an existing school is always a challenge, as there are many factors to consider, including desired capacity, site constraints, and the overall sense of continuity throughout the building. Crestwood School District was no exception to any of these. Ehresman Architects worked closely with the district to make sure that all three elementary schools would meet the current enrollment needs, as well as allow for future enrollment changes. Dedicated support service rooms helps to ensure that all students will be able to thrive academically. Careful research was done early on to determine existing finishes, both exterior and interior, so the transition from existing school to the new addition would become seamless.

Matching the existing brick and window styles provides continuity from the outside. Inside the building additions, students and staff are met with up-to-date finishes, including luxury vinyl tile flooring, custom area rugs, brightly colored ceramic tiles in student restrooms, and new classroom furniture. The new interior finishes complement existing architectural features at each school, and allow opportunities for further upgrades to the existing buildings, as future renovation projects permit.