Henson Valley Montessori School

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Henson Valley Montessori School

Challenges

Renovate a former military compound to serve as a campus for a PK-8 Montessori School
Complete all renovations in eight months and on a budget of less than $1 million
Honor the diversity of the school, which includes students and faculty from 35 countries

Design Highlights

The design integrates elements of the school's diverse culture throughout the campus. A row of 35 flags will greet visitors at the main entrance. The Primary/Pre-Kindergarten and Lower School buildings are inspired by the rain forests of South Africa and the plains and deserts of Africa, respectively. The free standing cottages that house the Upper School represent the "islands of the world." Themes are expressed through a cost-effective approach that uses flooring patterns and painted glass block walls to suggest flags and ethnic patterns.

Project:	Henson Valley Montessori School Renovations
Client:	Henson Valley Montessori School
Location:	Temple Hills, Maryland
Scope:	27,932 Renovated SF

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