Meridian High School

Falls Church, Virginia

Firm

Stantec

Client

Falls Church City Public Schools

Area

43,055 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$15,749,519

Completion Date

09/2021

Tom Holdsworth; Jerry Marinzel Jr.

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For 10 years, Falls Church City envisioned a new school—one that was part of a larger vision for change and growth in the community. An innovative planning process created a compact and bold seven-story school design meant to inspire and support the community, while also enhancing the legacy for the next generation. From the moment students enter the lobby, they are greeted with two graphics, one that honors the past and another featuring the International Baccalaureate program pillars.

Meridian was designed as a community hub, much like a college campus. Connecting to the existing middle school, the footprint expanded to serve as a comprehensive secondary campus. To provide security, the public spaces occur on the lower level, 1st floor, and 2nd floor; the student-focused academic areas are on the upper floors. The innovation commons and learning stair serve as the gateway to student life. The re-imagined academic floors highlight multiple collaborative learning environments beyond the conventional classroom setting. Students can now learn and engage anywhere in the building with staff supervision.

Additional Information

Associated Firm

Gilbane, Quinn Evans Architects

Cost per Sq Ft

$366.00

Citation

Crow Island School Citation

Featured in

2022 Educational Interiors Showcase

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