Smithville, Missouri
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Maple Elementary School was originally built in 1956 and subsequently added onto multiple times. The school was in desperate need of an upgrade in order to meet the educational needs of the community.
ACI Boland was tasked with making the building educationally relevant and bringing its character back for a relatively small budget. The result is a refreshed building that the community can fall in love with all over again.
One challenge was adding a small entry in the front with modern security functions while maintaining the historical aesthetic. This addition replaced a narrow corridor and counter that served as the main entrance for decades. Now Maple has a front entrance containing a nurses office, administrative offices, and a secure vestibule with better circulation through the new open interior entry.
In addition to the front façade, the classrooms were updated with movable glass walls allowing teachers to team teach and giving students the ability to work collaboratively. An innovations lab and art room were also added. Nearly the entire building was updated with new finishes and accessible technology.
New roofs, mechanical, lighting, and parking upgrades were also part of the refresh of this community institution that was fully transformed during summer break. Although Maple Elementary is the oldest active school building in the community, it is the one citizens are most excited about now.
Photos by: Matt Kocourek Photography
Maple Elementary School Renovation, Smithville R-II School District
Smithville, Missouri
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description
Maple Elementary School was originally built in 1956 and subsequently added onto multiple times. The school was in desperate need of an upgrade in order to meet the educational needs of the community.
An important element of this project was bringing parity to three elementary schools in the District that were built in 1956, 1989, and 2018.
One challenge was adding a small entry in the front with modern security functions while maintaining the historical aesthetic. This addition replaced a narrow corridor and counter that served as the main entrance for decades. Now Maple has a front entrance containing a nurses office, administrative offices, and a secure vestibule with better circulation through the new open interior entry.
In addition to the front façade, the classrooms were updated with movable glass walls allowing teachers to team teach and giving students the ability to work collaboratively. An innovations lab and art room were also added. Nearly the entire building was updated with new finishes and accessible technology.
New roofs, mechanical, lighting, and parking upgrades were also part of the refresh of this community institution that was fully transformed during summer break.
Photos by: Matt Kocourek Photography
