MARCO Eleanor Roosevelt School

Marco Partners with Heart of America to Transform Eleanor Roosevelt School's Library

The Challenge

• Existing library retrofit with multiple entry points and sightline challenges.
• Staff needed clear visibility across the entire space for supervision.
• Central location within the school required a design that looked cohesive from every angle.
• Outdated furniture created a dreary, uninspiring environment.

The Marco Approach

• Partnered closely with Heart of America and school staff to understand the space.
• Provided design expertise and renderings to visualize the new environment.
• Used modular furniture solutions to create flexible zones for learning and collaboration.
• Strategically arranged products to improve circulation and sightlines.

“Marco made this feel like a completely custom project, but it was achieved through thoughtful product selection and design.” - Tom Helwig, Senior VP of Operations, Heart of America

The Result

• A warm, inviting library that now serves as a hub for the school community.
• Improved staff visibility and supervision throughout the space.
• Flexible areas for reading, collaboration, and student engagement.
• A complete transformation achieved without major construction.

Why It Mattered

• Students received more—inside and outside the classroom.
• The district maximized limited funds without sacrificing quality.
• The dealer gained a responsive, reliable manufacturing partner.
• The project proved that challenging the default can deliver better results.