The new middle school provides students with a flexible and customizable learning environment. Clear circulation informs an understanding of public-to-private space needs and a shifting separation of noisy and quiet zones that may vary throughout the day.

The Innovation Center is zoned into ten unique spaces: a collaboration lounge, critical thinking lounge, presentation area, large group seating area, think tank, small group lounge and genius bar. In lieu of a traditional circulation desk, a genius bar promotes self-directed assistance.

This three-story school provides a design solution to meet the growing needs of School District 69. From the zoning of each grade level, to providing safe environments with clear circulation and opportunity to secure the building for night functions, the new facility supports the flexible nature of 21st century learning philosophies.