Rock Creek, Ohio
The new Rock Creek Elementary is located on a property adjoining the original 1869 Colonial Georgian style Rock Creek Elementary School. Through multiple community meetings a Colonial Georgian design was desired to mimic some of the original architectural details of the 1869 structure. Designs for a grand portico entrance and 18 foot tall cupola on the roof ridge delighted the district and local community. The location of the new school and access to the original were important since it was unclear during the design phase whether the village of Rock Creek would retain the original building.
The mission of Rock Creek Elementary is ‘to work together to create a safe, positive learning environment where all students can be successful’. In order to serve the districts needs a one story design was selected for the K-6 school. Rock Creek Elementary accommodates 450 students with separate grade level wings. Three classrooms per grade level with an accent color on the instructional / learning wall draws the attention to the front of the classroom enhancing the learning experience for the young students.
Completion Date: August 2008
Square Footage: 59,930
