Grovetown Elementary School

Grovetown, Georgia

Firm

James W. Buckley and Associates, Inc.

Client

Columbia County Board of Education

Area

11,328 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$14,243,400

Completion Date

08/2017

Steve Bracci

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Design Team
Craig R. Buckley, AIA (Principal and Project Architect); Eric McDaniel, AIA (Project Architect); Mark Taylor (Director of Design)

Grovetown Elementary School is situated in a quiet suburb of a rapidly growing county. The K-5 facility has two stories and 111,328 square feet of space. The exterior façade features the repetitive use of arches along the main elevation, covered porches and a courtyard.

The exterior courtyard, which is the heart of the building, has views from all major core areas, including the cafeteria, administration and media center from a second-story balcony. The courtyard features tiered seating for outdoor performances and activities.

The interior features the strategic use of stained wood to give a touch of traditional formality, tempered by bright citrus color details mixed in with the neutral blue palette and vivid floor graphics. The cafeteria’s floor-to-ceiling windows give an abundance of natural light and the addition of a stage enables the space to become multiuse. An expansive second-floor media center and gymnasium continue the pops of color and create a cheerful and welcoming feel for this elementary school.