With the implementation of a county-wide sales tax that provided additional funds to public schools across the region, the Mt. Zion school board wanted to invest funds into facilities that bolstered the community's small town traditions.
How do we provide ample space for Mt. Zion's award-winning and nationally-recognized show choir groups, the Swingsations and Les Femmes that lacked theater space?
With the high school hosting the annual show choir invitational, an addition was designed to accommodate these groups along with the band and orchestra groups.
The new athletics field house and auditorium within Mt. Zion High School provide ample space for a myriad of academic and civic events.
- 200 Meter, 8 Lane Track
- Long Jump Pit
- 4 Basketball Courts
- 3 Batting Cages
- 1,500 Seat Auditorium
- Lobby
"BLDD delivered a space that not only helped to motivate, inspire, and propel our students to perform at their best; but that also helped to involve and support our community outside the high school."
- Ben Davis, Athletic Director, Mt. Zion High School
The field house finds use from all members of the community, not just students. The facilities are open before school days begin and during summertime to provide exercise and civic space to the public.
Asymmetric layout and playful ceiling fixtures add a vibrancy to students' usually-repetitive flow between classes.
Three-dimensional wooden facade and ample window lighting assist in breathing natural life into the space, which has been proven to enhance performance within learning environments.
Wide hallways with integrated accessibility ramps provide continuous, unimpeded stress-reducing traffic flow.
The new Herscher Intermediate School is set to transform daily life for students, families, and the entire community. Outdated intermediate and underutilized high school spaces are being updated by a single, purpose-built facility—bringing everyone together under one roof for a safer and more connected experience.
After completing a community engagement process and passing a referendum, this district’s iconic, historic building received much needed upgrades. This high-achieving district now features facilities that are up to par with their high-quality academic, fine arts and athletic performance standards.
The new two-story 43,000 s.f. Davenport Healthplex is designed to reflect the Genesis values and streamline and enhance the patient experience by reducing wait times and providing convenient care. The facility contains over 35 same-handed, right sized exam and procedure rooms and is designed using LEAN design methodology and delivered within an aggressive schedule and construction budget.