Vinalhaven School (K-12)
Vinalhaven, Maine
George Joseph, Superintendent
57,000 sf; 13 acres
Design Awards
Learning By Design and the National School Boards Association 2004 Citation Award; Interior Design
American University 2004 Architectural Portfolio; Specialized Facility/ Outstanding Buildings
To design a K-12 school to house an entire school district and its superintendent's office. Goals of the project were to:
Vinalhaven, Maine
George Joseph, Superintendent
57,000 sf; 13 acres
Design Awards
Learning By Design and the National School Boards Association 2004 Citation Award; Interior Design
American University 2004 Architectural Portfolio; Specialized Facility/ Outstanding Buildings
To design a K-12 school to house an entire school district and its superintendent's office. Goals of the project were to:
- design a facility that would blend in with the historic island village;
- construct a building on the existing site, continuing to operate the existing school;
- utilize local materials and energy efficient systems;
- include the community in every phase of the process;
- ensure the facility would provide superior educational space, and would be used year-round by the public.
