School Construction
School Construction
Christian schools are growing and expanding! Architects and builders share their educational facility construction and renovation, in addition to spotlighting trends.
NorthStar Christian Academy
NorthStar Christian Academy (NCA) in Alexandria, Minnesota, was founded by Rick Randazzo, a graduate of the United States Military Academy and former head coach of the men’s hockey program at the United States Naval Academy. For nearly five years, Randazzo and his family traveled around the nation, spreading the Christian gospel through the sport
Westminster Christian Academy
Completed complex, ground-up educational facility with all amenities in 14 months Westminster Christian Academy is a private Christian school in Town and Country, Missouri, serving students in grades 7–12. As of 2022, the school has an enrollment of approximately 940 students. The Upper School enrolls approximately 685 students, and the Middle School enrolls approximately
Southwest Christian High School
Southwest Christian High School began educating disciples of Jesus Christ in a rented space in Minnetonka, Minnesota, the fall of 1996. By September of 1999, Southwest Christian was outgrowing its current space with an enrollment that had grown to 125 students, necessitating its move from the Minnetonka location to Eden Prairie Assembly of God
Current Major Trends in K-12 School Design and Construction
By Susan H. Tully Trends in the way our children are taught have changed dramatically in the last several years. The advent of the pandemic as well as the uptick in school breaches and shooter incidents have increased the focus on critical topics surrounding education. All of these have combined to affect the design
Delaware County Christian School
New Dining Facility Creates Engaging Student Space Delaware County Christian School is a Pre-K-12 independent coeducational day school with an enrollment of 700 students on two campuses in suburban Philadelphia. Founded in 1949 on a historic estate in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, buildings were added to the campus over the years. The school purchased a
Sheboygan Christian School
Sheboygan Christian School in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, has a long history in the community, founded as an elementary school in 1898 by a small group of immigrants. In 1969, a group of parents established Sheboygan County Christian High School, with the intent of continuing a Christ-centered curriculum. With growing attendance numbers, the decision was made
Hilton Head Christian Academy
Founded in 1979 with a graduating class of one in 1984, Hilton Head Christian Academy has thrived over the last 40 years, outgrowing three separate locations. Its rapid growth and changes in student demographics motivated the construction of a larger campus in the growing community of Bluffton, South Carolina. The school’s new campus covers
Greater Atlanta Christian School
The campus church at the Greater Atlanta Christian School (GACS) was proving too small for their expanding arts programs and would be hard pressed to support the big dream the school had for it. They envisioned a “Hogwarts” dining hall look and feel – or at least something that wouldn’t look out of place
De La Salle North Catholic High School
Place plays a pivotal role in shaping a school’s identity, its community presence, and its purpose. De La Salle North Catholic High School, a private college preparatory school creating pathways for underserved students in Portland, Oregon, seized the opportunity to find a permanent home where it could reinforce its identity while also integrating into
Santa Fe Christian School
Santa Fe Christian School in Solana Beach, California, is currently undergoing a transformation to create a more collaborative learning experience within its current campus. The addition of the Quad and the Performing Arts building within the heart of the campus create a sense of community and promote interaction between students, faculty, and staff. The