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The American Institute of Architects named it the most advanced elementary school in the country upon opening, later awarding the project its prestigious Twenty-Five Year Award in 1971—and led to the school’s designation as a National Historic Landmark in 1990.

A Living Landmark Renewed: How Perkins&Will Extended the Legacy of Crow Island School

2 months ago2 months ago9 mins

The Crow Island School in Winnetka, Illinois was designed and built in 1940, by a team of architects including Larry Perkins (of Perkins, Wheeler & Will) and Eliel and Eero Saarinen.

The new Galveston Elementary campus transitioned its traditional learning space to include arts-focused classrooms, multipurpose collaboration zones, outdoor learning spaces and flexible environments that support both small-group instruction and larger activities.

Rebuilding School Campuses for Future Generations, While Honoring Their Past

4 months ago4 months ago10 mins

School districts are confronting a complex challenge: how to modernize aging school campuses while preserving the history and memories that generations of families hold dear.