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A groundbreaking event will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 to celebrate the start of expansion and renovation work at Ripon High School. The event marks the beginning of construction to build a 81,000 square foot addition to the facility and renovate 174,000 square feet of existing space, in order to house both Ripon Middle School and Ripon High School in one building.
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PRA recently joined the Sauk Prairie School District at the groundbreaking celebrations for district’s two major construction projects. Each project is a result of the district’s successful $34.6M referendum, which passed last April.
The first project, an addition to Tower Rock Elementary School, will accommodate 4k through fifth grade students, and the second project involves building a new, 101,000 sq. ft. elementary school
Read MoreThe start of the 21st century was just 14 years ago, but school design has since evolved dramatically. New standards for elementary school design have yet to be written, but clear trends have emerged. Here we explore these trends and what we as architects and educational planners know to date.
Read MoreThere are several options to consider when constructing a school facility. This brief discusses the pros and cons for each option, to help you choose a construction delivery method that is the best fit for your school district
Read MoreDespite drastic changes in curriculum and educational delivery, many classrooms still resemble classrooms of the early 1900s — rows of desks facing an instructor and blackboard. A movement to better address students’ needs is now at the forefront of educational facility design, paving the way for student-centered learning environments. School facilities must accommodate new curriculum opportunities.
Read MorePlunkett Raysich Architects will be exhibiting at the State Education Convention Wednesday, January 22nd and Thursday, January 23rd located in downtown Milwaukee at the Wisconsin Center. The PRA Team will be at booth # 810 with our freshly-baked cookies. This year’s booth highlights include Hamilton’s New Indoor Football Training Center, Brown Deer’s State-of-the-Art Field House and a New Science Center Design.
Read MoreThere are a number of options to consider when constructing a school facility. Which option is the right approach depends on a variety of variables. This executive brief discusses the pros and cons for each option, so you can make an informed decision as to which construction delivery method is the best fit for your school district.
Read MorePlunkett Raysich Architects, LLP, one of Wisconsin’s leading architecture and interior design firms, announced today the completion of the University of Wisconsin – Platteville’s new residence hall, Bridgeway Commons, in Platteville, Wis. The five-story, 149,000 sq. ft. facility houses approximately 440 students in 101 two-bedroom suites. Each floor includes a kitchen, lounge and laundry facilities. The residence hall also features a 24,000 sq. ft. dining facility and shared lounge and common spaces.
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