This expansion to the DV Friends campus significantly transformed the school’s entrance and improved its overall functionality, creating a more welcoming and efficient space for students, staff, and visitors. This project introduced key updates, including new front and rear entry vestibules, exterior ramps, and canopies that redefine the school’s main entrance. These upgrades not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of the campus but also provide improved accessibility. Additionally, our team constructed a new two-story, 8,130-square-foot building, providing additional classrooms and expanded administrative space, allowing the school to meet the growing needs of its community. We completed approximately 1,975 SF of interior renovations focusing on the areas where the new addition seamlessly connects to the existing structure.
A standout feature of the project was relocating the school’s entryway to the point where DV Friends’ two buildings meet, creating a central reception area that all visitors will pass through—whether entering from the front or rear. This new design centralizes the building’s entry points and makes the school fully accessible for the first time in its history.
Construction began in April 2024, and our team leveraged extensive experience working in active school environments to ensure the safety of students and staff. We prioritized planning and careful coordination to minimize disruptions to the school’s daily activities. This included aligning our work with the school’s academic calendar, summer camps, and sporting events to ensure smooth operations throughout the project.
One of the challenges we successfully overcame was the tight timeline for completing renovations before students returned. Specifically, we had to complete the building and ramp connections in the existing hallway, along with essential MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) work, all within a three-month summer window. Despite this compressed schedule, our team delivered the project on time, meeting the school’s needs and expectations.
