Friendship Learning Center
This unique design concept provides an immersive learning experience to encourage discovery and multicultural exploration for elementary students.
Need: Accommodate an anticipated growth in student enrollment
Solution: Expand the existing PreK through 5th grade elementary school
Result: A contemporary learning environment with a unified theme throughout the building
Awards
- International Interior Design Association, Award of Excellence, K-12 Education Category
- American School & University Architectural Portfolio, Outstanding Design, Elementary Category
- American School & University Educational Interiors Showcase, Outstanding Design, Commons Areas
- American Society of Interior Designers Wisconsin Chapter Excellence Awards, Gold Award, K-12 Educational Category
- The Daily Reporter Top Project
- Learning by Design Outstanding Project
Fact Sheet
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Location
North Fond Du Lac, WISize
99,500 sq ft (addition); 53,000 sq ft (renovation)Construction Cost
$22,800,000Client Type
Environmental Branding
Learning Lands of Friendship
Each grade level is represented by one of the world’s continents, and their entrances feature a large, custom-designed wall graphic depicting its unique elements, including natural wonders, architectural icons, cultural treasures, and native animals. The graphics are designed to be incorporated into teachers’ lesson plans throughout the year.
Architecture
A Community Resource
Bray also partnered with the School District of North Fond du Lac to create a new, three-station gymnasium that serves the entire district and local community.
