Immersing Students in Language and Learning
LEED Silver Certified by U.S. Green Building Council
Columbus Design Award by The American Institute of Architects
The mission of the Columbus Spanish Immersion Academy is to promote, through a global approach, the acquisition of the Spanish language and an awareness and knowledge of the various cultures that are encompassed by the Spanish-speaking world.
Students are immersed in the Spanish language from kindergarten through first grade, which means they are taught 100% in Spanish for the first two years. English classes are reintroduced at the second-grade level.
The goal of this program is to provide the highest quality education for all students through the cooperation of staff, parents, and community representatives in a caring, productive environment, which is conducive to meeting the total needs of each child.
This project included the abatement and demolition of an existing school building on the project site and the construction of a new school building for grades Pre-K through 8th.
Time-tested insight. Forward-thinking design.
Places I Remember
Buildings and campuses may change over time, but memories from within them will always endure. DesignGroup’s John Ryan reflects on the emotional lives of buildings, a melody that continues over time.
Prefab Construction: A Time-Tested Technique with New Innovations
Building a project with pre-manufactured components can save time, labor, and material. Here’s a look at why it has endured for longer than you may realize – and why it might or might not be right for your next project.
Achieving WELL Certification in Healthcare Education
Ohio University’s HCOM project set a new high bar for what’s possible when student wellness is at the center of a building’s design philosophy.
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You may be able to do more than you realize with an existing academic building. Or you may find a new build better future-proofs your institution for changing student needs. We know these are major decisions. We’re eager to learn what you need, and how we can help.