The project at Mehlville R-IX School District is a multi-phased project covering several facilities: a central administration building, an interior and exterior demolition package including assessment of existing infrastructure, and addition and renovation to several facilities.
The central administration building is a 2 story, 50,000 square feet facility adjacent to Mehlville High School campus. This building will have offices located around the exterior for access to views and natural light. Each private office and conference room will be situated along the perimeter of the building with full-height side light, allowing lots of natural light to filter into the building.
Phase 1 includes construction of the lobby, new interior stairs, a kitchen and cafeteria upgrade, and several offices for IT and the business staff. There will be a central computer space, dedicated business office, human resources space, mail room, and even a print shop, along with general interior updates to elevators and toilet rooms.
Phase 2 includes the Board of Education Room fit with a flexible folding partition. This space can also function as a staff training room. Additionally, there will be a welcome center, modern administration staff offices, and numerous conference rooms.
A new entry and interior refresh is underway at the Olivet Nazarene University campus. Chalfant Hall is located at the current multipurpose and assembly hall building on the University Campus. This project is in partnership with Doug Bright with Bright Architecture. The build will consist of one exterior and one exterior renovation on the campus.
The 14,850-square-foot facility will serve as a hub for imagination, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, featuring prototyping tools, an amphitheater, collaborative meeting and teaching spaces, a test kitchen, 3D printers, sewing machines, power tools, audio/video equipment and more.
Through the BOLD Facilities Plan, Decatur Public Schools is working to ensure student-focused learning environments with spaces that expand learning beyond traditional expectations to further engage students. To help accomplish this goal, a reimagined, new facility replaced an outdated structure which was located on the highest elevation point in Decatur, Johns Hill.