The New Fairfield Public Schools engaged JCJ Architecture to redesign and replace significant components of a 1970s-era structure that was deemed by the town to have exceeded it useful life. The High School was co-located/connected to the Town’s Middle School and shared significant core spaces. The new 146,000 sf High School was constructed adjacent to the existing one. Once the new facility was completed, the existing classroom wing and auditorium were demolished; the original gymnasium and natatorium remained. The middle school and high school are separate buildings connected by a pedestrian plaza. With significant grade changes across the site, the building was designed in a 3-story configuration.

The feelings of a child experiencing each moment of life are robust and alive. It is this essence of whimsy and the joy of learning that is captured in the design of the new Early Excellence Academy, a learning environment to serve the earliest learners of Tomball ISD. DLR Group’s design is rooted in biophilic elements that evoke curiosity and connection to the natural world. With a design concept centered on scale and growth, an immersive experience takes the learner through the space. Careful consideration to create a physical environment that engages the user in their surroundings affords the learner and educator the opportunity to use the school as a tool for learning. This innovative environment inspires wonder and discovery through an educational journey that is founded in creative imagining. Research-based design strategies incorporated into each learning pod support the specific needs of early childhood learners.

As Upper Merion Area High School officials set out to design and furnish their newly constructed building, they kept one guiding philosophy in mind: learning can happen anywhere, not just in the classroom. From dynamic commons areas and flexible science labs to collaborative hallways and thoughtfully designed teacher planning centers, each space was intentionally designed to support connection, creativity, and discovery. Working alongside school administrators, KI helped bring this vision to life with adaptable furnishings that empower both students and educators throughout the building.

With over 65 years of service to the community, Brownfields Elementary is celebrated for its deep-rooted connection to the area. This modern facility honors that legacy, providing a state-of-the-art educational environment that supports approximately 550 students from Pre-K through 5th grade. Brownfields Elementary includes an administrative wing, media center, multi-purpose room, cafeteria, and classrooms for music, art, and dance. Each grade has its own wing featuring a collaborative flex space, supporting adaptable learning and fostering interaction.