Baird Elementary School
The new Baird Elementary School is a physical and educational link between the students, community, and nearby public park.
Need: Update facilities and more space to accommodate a growing school district
Solution: A new 4K through fifth-grade elementary school on the same site as the former school
Result: A contemporary building with a unique floor plan that maximizes natural light and provides space for outdoor learning
Awards
- Learning by Design Outstanding Project
Fact Sheet
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Location
Green Bay, WISize
100,800 sq ftConstruction Cost
$18,800,000Client Type
Design Features
The new two-story building organizes students by age group into educational pods, each with four classrooms situated around a shared resource area and a small-group instruction space. Colorful and easy-to-access stairs connect the two floors and support the school’s buddy program between older and younger students.
Planning + Design
Responding to the Site
No school building stands alone. When creating new buildings, we thoughtfully respond to the site and surroundings.
For Baird Elementary, windows throughout the school connect students to the surrounding park and forest. An outdoor classroom strengthens this connection to the environment and offers a fun and unique learning space for all students.
Forming Partnerships
Improvements Across the District
In addition to Baird Elementary, we partnered with the Green Bay Area Public School District to enhance several other buildings, including Danz, Eisenhower, and Sullivan Elementary Schools.
Testimonial
From the very beginning of our project, Bray Architects wanted, asked for, and encouraged feedback from all stakeholders. From layout, location, cabinetry, colors, flooring, and fabric, everyone’s opinion mattered.
Principal, Baird Elementary School
