Fairborn Intermediate School

Client: Fairborn City Schools

Location: Fairborn, Ohio

New 103,164sf 3-5 intermediate school.
A variety of classroom types, four flex learning spaces per classroom wing, art and music rooms, a media center and a gymnasium that also serves as a tornado shelter.
The design specifically considers the district's school day schedule and use of the shared spaces.
A phased construction plan was required as the facility was built on an occupied school site.

Interesting Fact: A carefully created alternate plan enabled the district to successfully bid the project under budget while also attaining prioritized “wants” within the quickly changing construction bidding market. This process of additive design was successful in delivering on the district's expectations while respecting project budgetary constraints.

Architecture|Interior Design|Engineering

Serving 900 students in grades 3-5, the new Fairborn Intermediate School has an appropriately scaled design that delivers suitable spaces for the students while fostering a sense of community for the district. The building features a variety of colorful spaces including flexible classrooms and extended learning areas.

"The Fairborn Intermediate School is an AMAZING project. It is an engaging educational facility designed specifically around the current and future needs of the kids, staff, and community. The entire design and construction process was incredibly enjoyable. I want to thank the school district and the community for giving SHP this opportunity!"

– Mike Parkinson, Vice President of Architecture, SHP

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