Palm Beach Public Elementary School

This 2.4-acre urban site on the island of Palm Beach presented many design challenges in addition to its compact size. The site-adapted design includes re-creation of the existing 1921 and 1925 historic buildings located at the northwest corner of the campus as well as a shared-use play structure and ballfield.

The modernization/replacement design accommodates 490 student stations within a multi-level classroom building, administration building and media/dining/multi-purpose building. The design focuses on educational adequacy of spaces, safety and security of the students, flexibility of space and integration of technology. Students were relocated to an off-site holding school during
construction. The design process included an integrated approach with the School District of Palm Beach County, the Town of Palm Beach Recreation Department and Landmark Commission for the development of the play fields and historic elements of the school.