West Millbrook Middle School
Raleigh, North Carolina
Design team
Ashley Dennis (Managing Principal); Kathy Brown (Project Manager); Melissa Almond (Interior Designer); John Faron (Quality Control Reviewer)
Moseley Architects conducted a study to evaluate options for the middle school site and identified a same-site replacement as the most effective. The existing school remained occupied during construction, requiring a clear separation between new construction and the functioning campus.
A defined main entrance emphasizes site and building presence, and a separate entrance provides after-hours access for community events. Improved spaces include larger science labs and adequate gymnasium and auditorium space. Teaching spaces for the international baccalaureate magnet school include foreign language, visual arts, and support spaces. Previous middle schools in the district housed sixth graders in a separate building; the new school places them on the third floor, creating a degree of insulation while keeping all students under one roof.
In addition to multiple collaboration spaces in each classroom wing, built-in reading nooks provide seating where students may pause to study or chat.
The site also has a bus transportation center, a maintenance cluster, and parking for 60 district buses.
Additional Information
Associated Firm
Clancy & Theys Construction Company; CLH Design; Lynch Mykins Structural Engineers; Progressive Design Collaborative; McDonough Bolyard Peck; Foodesign Associates
Capacity
1,280
Cost per Sq Ft
$279.00
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2024 Architectural Portfolio
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