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Tiffin Middle School
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Challenges

  • Create a student-first environment for 734 children in grades 6-8
  • Respect the character of the surrounding community, including the nearby Sandusky River
  • Integrate advanced instructional technology

Design Highlights

A flexible floor plan supports an integrated middle school curriculum. The sixth-grade wing is located near the center of the building to create an enhanced sense of place for younger students. Technology-rich classrooms benefit from a Light Speed® sound reinforcement system, interactive white boards, projectors, and a fully equipped media production studio. The school's exterior uses steep pitched gable ends and a windowed cupola to blend with the surrounding community. Interior design elements reflect the influence of the nearby Sandusky River, most noticeably in a dramatic dining area that features undulating flooring patterns and a curved glass wall.

Project: Tiffin Middle School
Client: Tiffin City Schools
Location: Tiffin, Ohio
Scope: 103,494 New SF