At a Glance
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$76M
Construction Value
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164K
Square Feet
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LEED
Silver Certified
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- Hyattsville, Maryland
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Client
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Prince George’s County
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Public Schools
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Partners
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Fengate Asset Management
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Gilbane Development Company
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Gilbane Building Company
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Honeywell
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- Location
- Hyattsville, Maryland
- Offices
- Client
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- Prince George’s County
- Public Schools
- Partners
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- Fengate Asset Management
- Gilbane Development Company
- Gilbane Building Company
- Honeywell
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Hyattsville Middle School - Architecture and Design Services
Rapid enrollment growth had created a severe space shortage across Prince George’s County Public Schools’ middle schools. To address this, they implemented an innovative public-private partnership (P3) model. As part of the P3 team, we developed a two-story and four-story prototype design for six new schools. We gave each school a unique identity through customized interior finishes and design elements, reflecting each school community’s culture and values.
With Hyattsville Middle School, we faced the challenge of a constrained site. We adopted the four-story prototype, which allowed us to do the most with the limited space. We could also more easily incorporate features that would better support the school’s Creative and Performing Arts program. We distributed the media center across two floors and modified the central learning stair to double as an audience space for informal performances.
For the overall design concept, we chose the day sky to capture the vibrancy of the arts through a bright, colorful palette anchored in the school’s blue and gold colors. Floors are color-coded (blue, purple, light blue, green) to create visual identity and intuitive wayfinding.
The new middle school fosters a secure and health-conscious learning environment for students focused on the arts. This is the only school of the six to feature a black box theater, complemented by music, band, and dance spaces. The school meets LEED Silver standards, emphasizing sustainability, natural light, and views to landscaped areas—creating a dynamic, inspiring environment for both creativity and academic success.
At a Glance
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$76M
Construction Value
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164K
Square Feet
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LEED
Silver Certified
- Location
- Hyattsville, Maryland
- Offices
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Client
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Prince George’s County
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Public Schools
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Partners
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Fengate Asset Management
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Gilbane Development Company
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Gilbane Building Company
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Honeywell
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- Location
- Hyattsville, Maryland
- Offices
- Client
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- Prince George’s County
- Public Schools
- Partners
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- Fengate Asset Management
- Gilbane Development Company
- Gilbane Building Company
- Honeywell
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Katharine Land, Senior Associate, Senior Interior Designer
I believe that we can improve the daily experience of end users by providing unexpected yet inspiring spaces.
Gwen Morgan, Senior Principal, Discipline Leader, Interior Design
I love designing facilities for people who devote themselves to public service and the development of future generations.
Andrew Sternberg, Senior Associate, Architecture, Buildings
I enjoy being immersed in our industry’s rapid digital transformation, applying new technologies and workflows to achieve elegant solutions.
Al Hernandez, Principal
Through our projects, we have the chance to influence and shape the future of education—to have a positive impact on our communities.
Kristin Shiffert, Senior Associate, Carbon Impact Team
Diversity of ideas from multidisciplinary teams creates the best project outcomes.
Elizabeth Beck, Senior Associate, Education
I enjoy designing educational facilities to help make the learning experience a positive one—for both students and faculty.
Michael Scarani, Senior Associate, Architecture
I love it when a plan comes together.
Nikki Mancuso, Associate, Interior Designer
The most rewarding part about being a designer is seeing your ideas improve the lives of other people.
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