Wareham Elementary School
Wareham, Massachusetts
Serving over 1,020 PK-4 students, the new Wareham Elementary School is an efficient, cost-effective solution that fully responds to the district’s educational plan for school consolidation and community aspirations for modern and accessible public amenities.
The building consists of two classroom “neighborhood” wings and a centralized community core. A change in topography allows for a lower level containing kindergarten and pre-K; related administration is situated under one of the classroom wings. The central core of the building includes the gym, cafetorium and Innovation Hub, which is used by both school and community programs.
The two classroom wings create grade-specific learning neighborhoods and can be securely separated and shut down during community events, after-hours activities, or emergency lockdowns.
The main entry features colorful wall graphics and terrazzo floors celebrating the town and its place in the world. Beaches, woodlands, cranberry bogs and natural wetlands and ponds inspire palettes for each grade’s “learning neighborhood.”
Floor patterns encourage circulation paths and active play for indoor recess. The Innovation Hub is designed to support passive activities like reading and storytelling. Active movement and team learning is encouraged by adjacency to STEAM and art areas. Sustainable and durable materials are used throughout.
Systems and features consistent with the district’s maintenance goals and LEED initiatives provide optimal interior learning environments. Flexible, multiuse educational and community spaces are all within a project that was delivered on time and $12 million under budget. The project has received LEED Silver certification.
Additional Information
Cost per Sq Ft
$370.00
Featured in
2023 Educational Interiors Showcase
Interior category
Pre-K/Early Childhood Education
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