Goochland Elementary School

Goochland, Virginia

Firm

Stantec

Client

Goochland County Public Schools

Area

105,000 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$44,900,000

Completion Date

11/2024

Tom Holdsworth Photography; Jerry Marinzel

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The design process began with visioning as stakeholders were asked to determine what “next-gen learning” meant to a district that had not built a school in over 30 years. The result: Goochland Elementary School would be flexible and adaptable, collaborative and engaging, student-centered and age-appropriate, and connected to the site and nature.

With this vision in mind, the team asked, “How can architecture be leveraged as an effective medium for enhancing teaching and learning?” A modern curriculum calls for more student voice and choice, and the appropriate design response is to provide a wider variety of places for teaching and learning.

With this in mind, the team drew upon the James River, which serves as a crucial resource for recreation and revenue, as a metaphor for a student’s learning journey and basis for the design parti. Accordingly, the central volume of the academic wing is akin to a river with islands, eddies, and treehouses along its banks, defining learning spaces and experiences. Staircases, bridges, and glazing connect the spaces, promoting human connection and learning on display.

Additional Information

Associated Firm

Ascent Engineering; SpringPoint; Timmons; Polysonics; Downey & Scott; Nyikos Garcia

Cost per Sq Ft

$428.00

Featured in

2026 Educational Interiors Showcase

Interior category

Pre-K/Early Childhood Education

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