Corvian Community School, Elementary School

Charlotte, North Carolina

Firm

WGM Design

Client

Corvian Community School

Area

46,000 sq.ft.

Completion Date

06/2024

Corvian’s new elementary school provides a one-of-a-kind learning environment for students in kindergarten through fourth grade. The two-story building has 24 state-of-the-art classrooms, an event/theatrical space, modern student and staff dining areas, a fully equipped media center and a pre-engineered gymnasium. The space was designed to maximize space for student learning while balancing out additional needs, including community-oriented spaces such as a multipurpose area and gymnasium, and administrative- and faculty-focused areas. The new building includes several unique and mentally stimulating elements for children; it further promotes Corvian’s mission to help develop its pupils into well-rounded individuals by marrying traditional learning practices with non-traditional offerings. A dedicated visual arts classroom creates an environment where students can explore visual and performing arts. The 5,400-square-foot gymnasium will double as a place for student activity and community events. And the two-story atrium is linked by a custom-built tree slide that not only promotes the school’s commitment to connectivity but also serves as a fun element for students. Previously situated over four miles away from the middle and high schools, the elementary school now unites elementary students with the rest of the Corvian campus.

Additional Information

Associated Firm

Barringer Construction, Stream Realty Partners

Featured in

2025 Educational Interiors Showcase

Interior category

Common Areas

Product suppliers specified

Carpet by J&J Commercial Carpet
Physical-Education Flooring by Robbins Sports Surfaces
Ceramic Tile by Crossville
Ceramic Tile by Dal-Tile
Door Hardware by Yale
Elevators by Otis Elevator
Insulation by Knauf Insulation
Insulation by DuPont
Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams
Roofing by Johns Manville
Windows by Kawneer
Lighting & Accessories by Columbia Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by Litecontrol
Lighting & Accessories by Prescolite
Lighting & Accessories by Forum, Inc.
Washroom Accessories by Bobrick
Hand-Drying Equipment by Dyson
Washroom Fixtures by Bradley Corporation
Washroom/Shower Partitions by ASI-Modulex
Washroom/Shower Partitions by Global Partitions
Athletic Equipment by Forum, Inc.
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