Wasatch Elementary School Replacement

Provo, Utah

Firm

FFKR Architects

Client

Provo City School District

Area

90,000 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$44,483,905

Completion Date

01/2025

Design team
Greta Anderson (Senior Principal, Architect); Jacob Clark, Associate (Architect, Project Manager); Hana Wright, Associate (Architect); Caitlin Gilman, Senior Associate (Architect); Jeremy Morgan, Senior Associate (Architect, Interior Designer); Abram Nielsen, Principal (Planner & Landscape Architect)

Nestled at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, the new Wasatch Elementary School offers a dramatic shift from its previous busy home. After 75 years in downtown Provo, the school’s move to its new site gives students and teachers space to breathe—literally and figuratively. Clean mountain air and stunning views of the valley replace the noise and congestion of the former location. Emphasizing student safety, comfort and creativity, the building features the latest seismic protection and a thoughtful mix of materials and finishes that create a calm, welcoming atmosphere. Classrooms are bright and spacious, and flexible learning areas enable collaboration and hands-on exploration. Every space is built to give teachers the tools to spark curiosity and support student growth, creating a better school and place to learn. The administration and teachers bring the traditions that made Wasatch a special place.

Additional Information

Capacity

840

Cost per Sq Ft

$494.00

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Carpet by Interface
Carpet by Tarkett USA
Carpet by Patcraft
Flooring by Mondo USA
Physical-Education Flooring by Tarkett USA
Ceilings by Armstrong World Industries
Ceilings by CertainTeed
Ceramic Tile by Dal-Tile
Door Hardware by ASSA ABLOY
Door Hardware by Ives
Door Hardware by LCN Closers
Door Hardware by Von Duprin
Door Hardware by Schlage
Doors by VT Industries
Elevators by Otis Elevator
Insulation by Knauf Insulation
Movable Partitions/Walls by Modernfold
Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams
Plumbing by Zurn
Plumbing by Elkay
Plumbing by AquaMatic
Roofing by Versico
Skylights by Kalwall
Windows by Kawneer
Lighting & Accessories by Halo Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by Evenlite
Lighting & Accessories by Metalux
Lighting & Accessories by Nulite Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by Lumark
Emergency Lighting by Halo Lighting
Locks by Schlage
Drinking Fountains by Zurn
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