An established district with a reputation for academic excellence, the School District of Clayton selected Christner to conduct a district-wide Master Plan. We developed strategies to address the need for more teaching and support space due to overall curriculum growth. We also examined infrastructure, safety and security upgrades required at most of the schools. Christner delivered a master plan that addresses the needs of all five schools within the context of the district as a whole, leading to a successful bond issue in April 2009.
Size: Six School Sites, Early Childhood through High School
Status: Completed 2008
Christner's planners conducted an analysis of each school site, including reinvestment suitability, expansion potential, car and pedestrian circulation, and quality of outdoor spaces.
To develop facility recommendations, our planners compared the size and student capacity of available space at all schools to state standards.
Our analysis of district schools showed a deficit in classroom sizes and storage space, and a need for improved science labs.
We proposed concepts for each school to achieve the goals of increased instructional and storage space, enhanced faculty workspace and infrastructure improvements.
Christner's concepts for school additions respect the context of the neighborhood and the unique architectural character of each facility.
