Belmonte Elementary School

Saugus, Massachusetts

Client

Saugus Public Schools

Area

155,598 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$13,195,800

Completion Date

04/2021

Belmonte School was dark and deteriorating and needed a major renovation. Additionally, because of a district reconfiguration, the building needed to transform from a middle school into an elementary school. The all-concrete structure presented many challenges, such as having to surface mount all electrical conduit, which affected infrastructure and aesthetics. New openings in walls were to be minimal and, as with many renovation projects, many unknowns were encountered along the way. The design intent was to lighten, brighten, and inspire children and support 21st-century teaching and learning. The design solution includes a suite of five STEAM classrooms for varied project-based learning opportunities. All five are aligned in a row with visual and physical access from one end to the other for optimal engagement and idea generation. Dark walls that lined the media center were removed so that light can flow through the heart of the school. A three-story mural wraps the central elevator from top to bottom, depicting a forest scene while aligning with each level’s associated color code.

Additional Information

Cost per Sq Ft

$85.00

Featured in

2024 Educational Interiors Showcase

Category

Renovation

Interior category

Interior Renovation

Product suppliers specified

Carpet by Interface
Flooring by Armstrong World Industries
Physical-Education Flooring by Connor Sport Court
Ceilings by CertainTeed
Ceilings by Armstrong World Industries
Ceramic Tile by Casa Grande
Ceramic Tile by Crossville
Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams
Cafeteria Furniture by Sico America
Classroom Furniture by KI
Library/Media Center Furniture by Allied
Library/Media Center Furniture by KI
Library/Media Center Furniture by Smith Systems
Library/Media Center Furniture by Palmieri
Office Furniture by Great Openings
Office Furniture by SitOnIt Seating
Office Furniture by SurfaceWorks
Science Furniture by Allied
Science Furniture by KI
Library/Media Center Furniture by Smith Systems
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