Lincoln School
East Rutherford, New Jersey
Design team
Allison Sroka, AIA; Germano Rubino, AIA; Valdemar Fracz, RA; Natalie Fariello
The Lincoln School project emerged from an addition to the Alfred S. Faust Middle School. It evolved into a dedicated facility for 4th and 5th graders. The school has 10 general-use classrooms, a special education classroom, occupational and physical therapy rooms, music, art, STEM and computer labs, and a gymnasium. Color is used throughout the building as wayfinding that identifies each floor. At the second and third floor corridors, a lounge space was created for students and classes to use.
The most notable design challenge led to a unique feature: a walkway bridge connecting the Lincoln School to the existing building’s 3rd floor. A town ordinance allowed us to expand the addition across Grove Street to a vacant lot. However, the need to maintain an underground utilities easement prevented construction atop the former road. As a result, the innovative solution of connecting the sites with a bridge was conceived. Beneath this bridge, a pedestrian walkway adorned with landscaping, artificial turf, and tiered seating create a functional yet appealing outdoor learning commons.
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Cost per Sq Ft
$359.00
Featured in
2023 Architectural Portfolio
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