Almont Middle School

Almont, Michigan

Firm

French Associates

Client

Almont Community Schools

Area

90,000 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$13,740,716

Completion Date

07/2005

Situated between an elementary school and a high school, Almont Middle School nestles into 20 acres of apple orchards.
The single-story scheme features a central media center and classroom pods, grouping grades to enhance the school’s team-teaching philosophy. The gymnasium and locker rooms are at one end of the building. A separate entrance allows access to evening events while the remainder of the school stays secured.
The materials for the school were chosen for maximum value. Masonry walls, metal roofs and terrazzo floors will provide for years of low-maintenance operation. The overall character suggests arts-and-crafts-style architecture with a low profile that blends with the rural surroundings of this educational campus. The masonry pillars and large brick patios are reflective of farmhouses, with shaded porticos and spacious, comfortable porches for gathering.