DLR Group

Lakeland Elementary School

LAKELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DLR Group

Lakeland Elementary School
© Chris J. Roberts Photography
Lakeland Elementary School
© Chris J. Roberts Photography

ARCHITECTS
DLR Group

MANUFACTURERS
Benjamin Moore, Crossville, Forbo Flooring Systems, MDC, Maharam, Tandus Centiva, Wilsonart, Wolf Gordon, Collins & Aikman, Guilford of Maine, Knoll, Koroseal, Pionite

PARTICIPANTS
Jody Miller Construction, The Robinson Company, Karen Kiest Landscape Architects, OTAK

PHOTOGRAPHS
Chris J. Roberts Photography

AREA
44703 m²

YEAR
2011

LOCATION
Auburn, United States

CATEGORY
Elementary & Middle School

Lakeland Elementary School
© Chris J. Roberts Photography
Lakeland Elementary School
© Chris J. Roberts Photography
Lakeland Elementary School
© Chris J. Roberts Photography

Text description provided by architect.

Lakeland Elementary School is one in a set of four elementaries designed under the same archetype for Federal Way Public Schools. DLR Group's design for this school re-thinks what a school should look like.

From the outside the bright colors and translucent "bars" break the mold of typical school design. Inside there are a variety of different sized learning spaces, the majority of which are not customized to a specific purpose, maximizing possible uses and flexibility.

Lakeland Elementary School
© Chris J. Roberts Photography
Lakeland Elementary School
© Chris J. Roberts Photography

The literary commons features bookshelves with built in reading nooks. Interior finishes are simple and raw, allowing this school to be built at a significantly lower cost per square foot than other schools at the time.

Structure and utilities were intelligently placed to maximize options and minimize expense in any future renovation.

Lakeland Elementary School
© Chris J. Roberts Photography
Lakeland Elementary School
© Chris J. Roberts Photography

Structure and utilities were intelligently placed to maximize options and minimize expense in any future renovation.

Lakeland Elementary is designed to serve 450 students in 44,000 SF. Classroom spaces are balanced with small group break-out areas.

Lakeland Elementary School
© Chris J. Roberts Photography
Lakeland Elementary School
© Chris J. Roberts Photography

The literacy commons doubles as the main circulation space and features a library, reading nooks, story-time area, computers, and a group presentation area.A moveable wall between the music room and cafeteria allows for performances.

Also included are office space and a kitchen. Outdoor amenities include outdoor classroom, play fields, and covered play areas.

Lakeland Elementary School
© Chris J. Roberts Photography
Lakeland Elementary School
© Chris J. Roberts Photography

Daylighting, efficient heating system and flexible design helped meet WSSP sustainability goals. DLR Group provided planning, architecture, engineering and interiors services.


Lakeland Elementary School
© Chris J. Roberts Photography
Lakeland Elementary School
© Chris J. Roberts Photography
Lakeland Elementary School
© Chris J. Roberts Photography


Lakeland Elementary School
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Lakeland Elementary School
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Lakeland Elementary School
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