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EDUCATION DESIGN SHOWCASE • K-12
PROJECT OF DISTINCTION
HILLSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
RENOVATION / ADDITION
NORTHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS NORTHVILLE, MI
ARCHITECT
TMP Architecture, Inc.
JOHN CASTELLANA 248-338-4561
PROJECT INFORMATION
CHIEF ADMINISTRATORS
Mary Kay Gallagher, Supt.; William Jones, Prin.
COMPLETION DATE
Sept. 2021
GROSS AREA
194,787 sq. ft.
AREA PER STUDENT
1,622 sq. ft.
SITE SIZE
22.93 acres
CURRENT ENROLLMENT
n/a
CAPACITY
1,200 students
COST PER STUDENT
$29,167
COST PER SQ. FT.
$179
TOTAL COST
$135,000,000
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FORMALLY THE DISTRICT’S
high school, Hillside Middle School provides a flexible learn- ing environment for sixth to eighth grade students. A unique feature of Hillside Middle School is its “community-centric” design, fostering small com- munities within the larger school community based on grade levels. Breaking the large school population into smaller learning communities provides a sense of belonging and stronger inter- personal relationships among equals, with an added sense of security and enhanced learning atmosphere.
Collaboration zones were designed to offer a balance be- tween supervision and indepen- dence while collaborative learn- ing is taking place. In addition to this being a place for collabora- tion, the Learning Commons acts as a refuge that is comfortable, safe, supervised and relaxed.
In the heart of the school, a multi-functional high-bay space forms the Student Commons, incorporating an elevated stage area with theatrical lighting for presentations and plays, as
well as built-in bench seating to socialize with classmates. Flexible furniture solutions in the class- rooms allow for quick adaption that promotes collaboration in an environment, even allowing for social distancing.