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Allen ISD Ereckson Middle School
Ereckson Middle School demonstrates VLK’s thought and design leadership in providing a major renovation and an existing comprehensive middle school that provides new spaces which enhance and encourage student agency by providing flexible learning spaces. These are concepts demonstrate the value that can be delivered through the renovation of existing facilities while simultaneously providing flexible and adaptable learning spaces.
The team worked together to develop an intricate phasing plan that would allow the campus to remain occupied during construction. The project was completed in five phases over the course of one calendar year. The newly renovated school reimagined previously under-utilized spaces into active collaboration zones and breakout spaces. Hallways were widened and corridors were reconfigured to allow for ease of circulation throughout the large campus. Both the library and the cafetorium were opened to the second floor and transformed from dark, enclosed areas, to bright, open destinations in the campus.
As part of this campus modernization, VLK worked with Allen ISD to develop and implement large-scale graphics throughout the campus. These graphics encourage a renewed sense of school pride, and create activated, engaging spaces in hallways and common areas. The graphics were used strategically in areas like the gyms and weightroom to breathe life into dark-outdated facilities and create inspiring athletic environments.
The team worked together to develop an intricate phasing plan that would allow the campus to remain occupied during construction. The project was completed in five phases over the course of one calendar year. The newly renovated school reimagined previously under-utilized spaces into active collaboration zones and breakout spaces. Hallways were widened and corridors were reconfigured to allow for ease of circulation throughout the large campus. Both the library and the cafetorium were opened to the second floor and transformed from dark, enclosed areas, to bright, open destinations in the campus.
