Solving Inequities through Consolidation at Chillicothe City Schools

As the saying goes, less is more. And in the case of Chillicothe City Schools, this is certainly true: When the district aggregated six existing schools into two new buildings, it meaningfully enhanced the educational experience for students and teachers.

“The spaces are rather messy. This makes the designers happy!” observed Jenny Gallow during a recent visit to Chillicothe Intermediate School. But why would a chaotic and crowded extended learning area fill her with glee? “Because this is what they are supposed to do!”

Learn more about why designers love seeing messy spaces in this detailed case study, Where Less is Definitely More.