Saugatuck Public Schools, Douglas Elementary

Douglas, Michigan

Firm

GMB Architecture + Engineering

Client

Saugatuck Public Schools

Area

66,750 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$9,400,000

Completion Date

12/2022

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Design team
Alex Stuckey (Project Architect); Luke Kamp (Project Manager)

The updated elementary school design brings new opportunities to students through modern education spaces, flexible furniture, outdoor-based learning, and collaboration-focused commons areas. This project also rethinks the main entrance to enhance hospitality and security, creating a positive and welcoming first impression that is “Uniquely Saugatuck.” Two learning commons at the heart of the facility were a focal point of the renovation. With a goal of increasing attraction to the core spaces of the elementary school, the learning commons create a welcoming environment that draws students in to engage with the extended learning areas and new technology. Throughout the facility, expanded classrooms spaces, new lockers, and refreshed aesthetics will carry on the welcoming feeling to early learners. Renovated science, music, and art spaces also give students up-to-date materials that enhance their curriculum. A large, outdoor classroom and playground were added to the school grounds and create an educational space focused on nature. The new outdoor area creates a place for students to learn hands-on and engage with their natural surroundings.

Additional Information

Associated Firm

GDK Construction

Capacity

364

Cost per Sq Ft

$141.00

Featured in

2023 Architectural Portfolio

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Product suppliers specified

Carpet by Interface

Flooring by nora systems, Inc.

Brick/Masonry by Belden Brick

Cabinets by Stevens Industries

Ceilings by Armstrong World Industries

Ceramic Tile by Atlas Concorde

Ceramic Tile by Anatolia Tile Inc.

Door Hardware by Allegion

Doors by VT Industries

Doors by Steelcraft

Insulation by Kingspan

Insulation by Demilec USA

Movable Partitions/Walls by Hufcor

Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams

Plumbing by Sloan Valve

Plumbing by Elkay

Plumbing by Zurn

Plumbing by Just Mfg

Roofing by Firestone Building Products

Windows by YKK

Lighting & Accessories by Axis Lighting

Lighting & Accessories by Metalux

Lighting & Accessories by Portfolio

Emergency Lighting by Cooper Lighting

Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Johnson Controls

Locks by Schlage

Card Systems by HID

Cafeteria Furniture by Haworth

Classroom Furniture by Haworth

Classroom Furniture by Sico America

Library/Media Center Furniture by Media Technologies

Library/Media Center Furniture by Haworth

Lounge Furniture by Global Casework

Lounge Furniture by OFS

Lounge Furniture by Haworth

Multipurpose Areas Furniture by NoraNivel

Multipurpose Areas Furniture by Smith Systems

Multipurpose Areas Furniture by V/S America

Multipurpose Areas Furniture by Media Technologies

Office Furniture by Haworth

Drinking Fountains by Elkay

Washroom Accessories by American Specialties

Washroom Fixtures by Zurn

Washroom/Shower Partitions by Hadrian

Playground Equipment by Landscape Forms