The renovation of Canyons School District’s Albion Middle School was a uniquely challenging and exciting project. The challenge began with an intensive examination of both the physical structure of the 1984-built school and the functional deficiencies of the existing layout. Through extensive collaboration with faculty and district curriculum focus groups, FFKR created a program for the reconfiguration of the original pod open classroom arrangement.
This renovation transformed the school from its pod-era design with dark walls, no light, and congested circulation issues into a bright, organized school that functions like a brand new facility. The upgrades and reconfiguration resulted in a light-filled and active space that will inspire students and make them proud to be Albion Knights.
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Functional Renovation
The renovation of Canyons School District’s Albion Middle School transformed the school from its open pod-era classroom design with dark brick walls, minimal daylight, and congested circulation into a bright, well organized school that functions like a brand new facility.
Central Commons
The addition of a central commons area brought light to the center of the facility, alleviated congestion, and infused spirit and identity for the school.
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Expansion & Relocation
By relocating the administration area and other classrooms from the core of the school to the front, access, security, and way finding for the students was improved.
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Natural Light
Natural light was introduced into all classrooms, including those land-locked, by adding new skylights and windows throughout the school and reconfiguring and expanding many classrooms.
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Chorus Classroom
The firm also introduced a system of color-coded hallways and corresponding rooms, along with icon graphics to greatly enhance building wayfinding.