Central Elementary

TowerPinkster worked with Kelloggsville Public Schools to replace an outdated building with a new elementary school. The facility has tall ceilings, separate wings for each grade level, and plenty of natural light. The two design schemes generated for the project were named “Playful Skies” and “Ready to Launch.’’ The design team was inspired by Kelloggsville’s “Rocket Pride” mantra and wanted the building design to inspire students to look upward toward bright futures.

The two-story foyer, the “Rocket Silo,” hosts a skylight and a curved staircase to the second floor. The staggered brick texture creates visual interest above the stair that reinforces the idea of upward movement. The shadows created by the brick wall paired with the light fixture and skylight above vary slightly from day to day, creating an ever-changing and dynamic effect.

The first floor includes 19 general education classrooms, three special education classrooms, a stand-alone cafeteria, a gym, and a large media center. The media center furniture is reconfigurable, enabling the space to be arranged for various group sizes and event types.

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