Mountain View School
Easthampton, Massachusetts
Mountain View School consolidates three aging elementary schools and a middle school under a single roof, providing educational equity to the Town of Easthampton through a state-of-the-art learning environment designed to serve its community for many years.
Through focused discussions, the design team translated stakeholders’ visions into a light-filled, inspiring collection of collaborative spaces that support diverse personalities and learning styles. By organizing the building into grade-level communities, the school conveys a comfortable scale for its students, enabling them to better connect with their teachers and peers as they build agency within a safe environment. Community-shared program spaces, such as the gymnatorium, wellness center and two cafeterias, are situated at the heart of the building. They serve as a buffer between the age groups during the school day.
Nestled against parklands and with Mount Tom as a backdrop, the school’s location is both beautiful and calming. Large windows and glazed entrance walls welcome visitors, and open, well-lighted classrooms strengthen connections between the building, its occupants and the surrounding nature.
Additional Information
Capacity
1,063
Cost per Sq Ft
$498.00
Featured in
2023 Architectural Portfolio
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