Design and Construction Plans Unveiled for North Ridgeville City School’s New High School

In the early autumn, team members from ThenDesign Architecture, the North Ridgeville City School District, and Hammond Construction unveiled the design and construction plans for the district’s new high school and maintenance transportation facility. The new 340,000 SF 9-12 high school is more than double the size of the existing school and signals a bold new chapter for the district’s educational future.

The new school includes a performing arts center, competition gymnasium, natatorium, and flexible, modern educational spaces for students.

Richmond Heights Invites the Natural World In

Richmond Heights Innovation Station

Richmond Heights invites the natural world in by opening a new Innovation Station and renovated courtyard at its elementary school.
A special Back-to-School event hosted by the school district invited community members, students, and parents to experience learning spaces that feature colorful, organic design elements, including stones, trees, and gardens.

Brunswick City Schools New High School Design Reveal

In early autumn, ThenDesign Architecture, Brunswick City Schools, and Hammond Construction held a “Design Reveal” Community Meeting to lay out the vision for the district’s new 302,000 SF high school and provide an update on progress for the overall project. With many different components as part of the total project, it was an opportunity to present a holistic view of all the accomplished milestones.

Gilmour Academy Howley Commons Grand Opening

Gilmour Academy Howley Commons Grand Opening

As attendance continued to increase, Gilmour Academy had to host eight lunch periods in two separate campus areas. The new, approximately 16,000 SF Howley Commons now serves the same student body in three lunch periods and provides an inviting, flexible space for food service and social gatherings.

Perry LSD’s Southway Elementary Student Walkthrough

Perry LSD Southway Elementary Student Walkthrough

Southway Elementary is one of three new schools opening this year in the Perry Local School District. Sixth graders Cami and Veda, fifth grader Ryder, and third grader Elley were invited to explore the building and react to discovering the new spaces while having fun along the way.

Lutheran West’s Building Expansion Grand Opening

Lutheran West Building Expansion Ribbon Cutting

Lutheran West’s Building Expansion Grand Opening was a celebration of faith filled with hope for a brighter future. Over 500 guests attended the ribbon cutting ceremony and self-guided tours of the new 6-12 grade campus addition. Standing beside the brand-new main entrance, distinguished guests gave opening remarks that welcomed members of the Lutheran West community and revealed the modernized educational spaces that encourage growth and advanced learning opportunities.

The Executive Grille at East Tech High School

The Executive Grille Restaurant at East Tech High School Ribbon Cutting

The Executive Grille restaurant is a local favorite and takes center stage for the Cleveland Culinary Arts program that trains students for a successful career in the culinary arts industry.