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EDUCATION DESIGN SHOWCASE • PREK-12
PROJECT OF DISTINCTION
RUSHFORD-PETERSON
NEW EC-12 SCHOOL
RUSHFORD-PETERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS RUSHFORD, MINN.
ARCHITECT
ATS&R Planners/ Architects/Engineers DEAN BEENINGA, AIA/ NCARB/REFP/LEED-AP 763/545-3731
PROJECT INFORMATION
CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR
Chuck Ehler, Superintendent
COMPLETION DATE
August 2017
GROSS AREA
175,000 sq. ft.
AREA PER STUDENT
292 sq. ft.
SITE SIZE
9 acres
CURRENT ENROLLMENT
N/A
CAPACITY
600
COST PER STUDENT
$56,953
COST PER SQ. FT.
$195
TOTAL COST
$34,172,300
JUDGES’ COMMENTS
This is a good first-step approach. Good use of windows, skylights and the views to gain natural lighting. Nice use of wood and stone. Lots of wide spaces.
IN 2007, FLOODING IN THE City of Rushford caused extensive damage to the public school. In 2015, Rushford-Peterson Schools passed a $38-million referendum to replace
the destroyed school. The new school was built on a site already owned by the school. Only nine of the
16 acres were suitable for construction, so design efficiency was essential. An additional challenge was to design four distinct schools into one compact building consisting of early child- hood, elementary, middle, and high school.
Flexibility was an im- portant part of the design at Rushford-Peterson. A variety of furniture was provided in and beyond
the classroom to fit the unique learning needs of each student. This flexibility enables the common spaces to adapt, offering each age level comfortable seating and space to dine, socialize, and study. This new EC-12 public school brings “new life” to the Rushford-Peter- son area, providing a bright future for its students and community.
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