RETHINK, REUSE, RECONFIGURE
As school facilities age, the gap between their capabilities and the needs of modern education widens. New construction may be feasible—but is not always the solution. So, in this issue, let’s rethink, reuse, and reconfigure our spaces.
Auditorium renovations are a great time to refresh, but also to rethink how the space can better serve students and the community. We’ll explore how different seating styles, acoustics, and aesthetics can transform the space into a brand-new theater experience.
Adaptive reuse is trending outside of the K-12 industry, yet one district successfully repurposed a lonely bookstore and adjacent space into a bustling coffee bar employing its students. In this issue, we’ll show how districts can reuse their spaces in creative, functional ways.
When a school’s traffic flow doesn’t flow, it’s time to reconfigure We discuss how rethinking the design can create safer, more effective bus, vehicle, and pedestrian circulation.
In addition to these topics, we highlight our new Multi-Modal Planning and Design team, introduce advanced laser scanning technology to expedite Building Condition Surveys, and reflect on a year of community outreach. Finally, we want to play Show and Tell! See page 14 for a chance to win a $500 prize.
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Two LaBella Staff Achieve Accredited Learning Environment Planner Status!
LaBella is proud to announce that two of our talented technical team members have earned the prestigious Accredited Learning Environment Planner (ALEP) designation! Senior Interior Designers Courtney Ter-Velde, CID, and Danielle Lewis, CID, have been recognized by the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) for their expertise in creating innovative and impactful educational spaces.
The ALEP certification is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and recognize those in the educational environment industry who demonstrate the core competencies needed to plan, design, equip, and maintain learning environments that foster success.
A4LE, a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening education through improved environments, also benefits from LaBella’s leadership. Courtney serves as President of A4LE’s New York Chapter, while Danielle holds the role of Secretary.
With their ALEP certifications, our team is committed to delivering projects that respond to evolving curriculums and learning needs.
LaBella’s designs emphasize immersive learning, integrated technology, inclusivity, and student choice—all aimed at supporting both educators and students. We care deeply about aligning our designs with each institution’s unique educational mission, creating spaces that inspire and empower.
and original 1934 fabric colors.
Construction
Cue the Renovations: It’s Time to Update Your Auditorium
By Jessica Woughter, AIA | Project Architect
School auditoriums are vital spaces for community engagement, education, and the arts. However, even the best-designed auditoriums can become outdated over time, diminishing their functionality and aesthetic appeal. Renovating an auditorium not only refreshes its appearance but also enhances acoustics, technology, and overall usability.
When Is the Right Time to Renovate?
The audiovisual systems are outdated, and audience cheers ping-pong off the walls. The only ADA-accessible seating is in the very last row. Seat fabrics are sagging, and energy bills are through the roof.
Older auditoriums were built with what is now considered limited technology, less consideration for accessibility, and lower energy efficiency. If an auditorium is dated, dusty, and/or has high annual maintenance costs, it may be time to consider a renovation.
Before a renovation begins, a comprehensive assessment of an auditorium’s current condition and functionality typically helps drive the design.
Engaging stakeholders, including district administration, performers, staff, and community members, can help identify specific needs and goals for the space.
Key Considerations and Benefits of Auditorium Renovations
Improved Functionality
An auditorium should be suitable for a range of events— from lectures and community gatherings to concerts and theatrical performances. A flexible space will warrant a variety of uses, and seating is a good place to start. Some manufacturers offer removable or freestanding chairs that match the existing seating, allowing for a responsive yet cohesive design. Replacing outdated seats can significantly enhance comfort and better meet user needs. When upgrading seating, it’s important to stagger the arrangement to give each user a clear sightline to the stage.
The former auditorium at Thomas R. Proctor High School (Utica City School District), once the “jewel of the community,” had fallen into disrepair and lacked modern performance amenities. Renovations included custom wood windows and seating, both designed to match historic photos
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New building code updates require wider aisles and seat spacing, which may reduce the overall seat count.
Increased Accessibility
Accessibility is a fundamental aspect of any public venue. Renovating an auditorium allows for the integration of ADAcompliant features, ensuring the space is welcoming for everyone.
Wheelchair-accessible spots should be evenly distributed throughout the auditorium, ideally with adjacent companion seating. Aisle-end seats with transfer (movable) arms can improve access, and aisles may be widened to enhance mobility, (note: this usually comes with a loss of seats). Removable seating can offer additional capacity when wheelchair spaces are unoccupied.
Enhanced Acoustics
For any performance space, sound is an integral part of the experience. Aging materials and outdated designs may compromise acoustic quality. By updating materials, optimizing room geometry, and incorporating modern sound technology, audiences will enjoy a clear and immersive auditory experience.
Conducting an acoustic analysis first helps pinpoint areas where sound quality can be improved. It identifies overly reflective surfaces causing echoes and “dead zones” where sound dissipates. The key is to have a space where sound neither lingers excessively (causing auditory chaos) nor dissipates too swiftly (resulting in a flat, uninspiring auditory landscape). Acoustic panels can help achieve the right balance between sound reflection, absorption, and diffusion.
Strategic placement of reflective surfaces can enhance sound clarity, while soft materials like acoustic panels and curtains absorb sound, reducing echoes and reverberation. Diffusion is achieved by designing surfaces that disperse sound waves, creating a balanced auditory experience.
The right acoustic panel materials can help manage sound waves. For example, wooden panels add warmth, while synthetic materials offer better sound absorption. The shape of the panels is also important—three-dimensional panels diffuse sound, while flat panels absorb it. Panel placement can influence sound absorption, balance reflections, and direct sound.
Districts are required to have Assistive Listening Systems (ALS), which use transmitters and receivers to send audio to headphones, hearing aids, and cochlear implants.
By separating the desired sound from ambient noise, ALS improves the listening experience for those who are hard of hearing.
Modern Aesthetics
An audience’s perception and overall experience are greatly influenced by the space that surrounds them. Design elements, materials, and even colors can impact an auditorium’s aesthetic appeal. Updating these details to reflect current trends or maintain a timeless look can modernize the space.
Auditoriums with historical significance may require special care and consideration to preserve original details. Historic reproductions using matched materials and colors can refresh the venue while respecting its history.
For example, seats can be restored to maintain their historic appearance while incorporating new fabric and padding.
Energy Efficiency
Older auditoriums may lack energy efficiency, leading to higher operational costs. Renovation is a prime opportunity to incorporate energy-efficient lighting, HVAC systems, and insulation, helping to reduce both operating expenses and environmental impact.
Setting the Stage for Lasting Impact
Whether hosting a musical, class graduation, or community presentation—the school auditorium serves as a versatile venue for many. By improving functionality, accessibility, acoustics, aesthetics, and energy efficiency, a district can breathe new life into these vital spaces.
Partnering with a consultant can help guide the renovation process, creating dynamic, inviting spaces that foster creativity and connection for years to come.
An audience’s perception and overall experience are greatly influenced by the space that surrounds them.
Highlight
Canandaigua Middle School
Auditorium Renovations Project
As part of the Canandaigua City School District’s 2020 Capital Improvement Project, the Canandaigua Middle School auditorium (built circa 1990) underwent significant renovations. The existing fabrics were worn, the seats were smaller than desired, and acoustic panels were only present on the rear wall. An acoustic study identified the need for new sound panels, diffusers, and ceiling clouds. In addition to replacing the rear wall panels, diffusers and sound panels were added to the side walls.
Ceiling clouds were added and strategically angled to enhance sound reflection from the stage. Mechanical upgrades included the replacement of the original air handling unit. A new theater hoist system with lighting was installed, allowing the District to raise a row of lights. The renovation also included replacing carpets and seats, repainting the room, resealing the concrete floor, and adding railings to the stairs leading to the stage.
Site Design
Going With the Flow: Identifying and
Designing Traffic Patterns
By Jonathan Spurr, PE | Civil Engineer & Meghan Friedle, EIT | Senior Civil Engineer
Where traffic flows, people go. That’s precisely the problem at a school with unsafe traffic patterns.
Traffic flow is different at every school. How many buses enter or exit the site at a single time? How many cars? Are buses and cars entering, parking, and exiting in any of the same places? Where do students and parents walk? Is anyone directing traffic? When it comes to school traffic design, there is no one-size-fits-all approach.
All variables need to be evaluated to provide a customized design that gives students a safe way to start and end their school day. Through collaboration between designers, the district’s administrators, principals, staff (notably a transportation department), and the community, a traffic pattern design that is efficient, safe, and unique to the school is achievable.
Identifying Pre-Existing Patterns
The process begins with information gathering. As designers, we need to know how the school site is accessed and used. How many students ride the bus versus those who are dropped off? Do students walk to school? How many buses enter/exit, and at what times? At day’s end, are staff dismissing each student as their parent/ guardian arrives? Or do parents/ guardians park and walk into the school? A meeting with the district’s administrative staff and facilities management team helps us understand traffic patterns, arrival/dismissal timing, and pedestrian circulation. The staff members who conduct the daily drop-off and pick-up operations are often a strong source for this insight as well.
As design consultants, we can perform traffic flow observation studies at the onset of projects to gather data and diagnose problems. Drones are used to observe vehicle staging and traffic circulations from above. This bird’s-eye view gives us the full picture, provides critical pieces of information like passenger vehicle counts, and highlights issues such as poor interior site bus routing.
Designing Safe, Effective Patterns
While no two schools (nor their traffic pattern design solutions) are the same, some of the general design principles are:
Buses and vehicles are best kept separate. With school bus ridership seemingly on the decline and more families opting to drive children to school, drop-off zone safety has become paramount.
LaBella worked extensively with Monroe One BOCES in Fairport, NY, to identify and design the District’s intricate traffic patterns. The design included the construction of dedicated bus parking spaces to eliminate students walking between buses, a barrier to limit wayward pedestrian crossing within the bus loop, and sidewalk modifications to eliminate pedestrian crossing through multiple lanes of traffic.
Passenger vehicle access should be well defined (often a designated passenger drop-off/ pick-up lane separate from buses and parking lots), easy to get in and out of quickly, and contain adequate space for on-campus queuing.
School traffic circulation is not complete without pedestrian circulation design. Defined pedestrian pathways can guide students in a clear, safe direction, particularly away from navigating between parked buses where many accidents occur. Barriers, such as fencing or landscaping, between parking lots and vehicular loops can limit the number of pedestrians crossing in front of moving vehicles. Sidewalks need to be wide enough to accommodate the identified volume of pedestrians and provide the most direct path to the final destination.
Furthermore, pedestrian pathways strategically placed between student parking areas and building entrances can reduce confusion and enhance pedestrian safety during arrival and dismissal times.
Additional safety-centric design elements include separating the student and staff entrances and replacing stairs with ADAaccessible ramps.
In a world where we seem to be in a constant state of hurry, we must prioritize giving students a safe way to start and end their school day. A traffic circulation design that addresses your school’s unique variables is a good place to start. With proper planning, design, and a trusted consultant, you can help students go with the (proper) traffic flow.
Route Analysis for K-12 Districts Going Electric
We are excited to introduce LaBella’s new Multi-Modal Planning and Design Group, led by transportation expert Douglas Teator, PE, who brings over 18 years of experience. The group’s expertise in transportation engineering and planning enables us to provide K-12 school districts with tailored solutions that prioritize reliability, adaptability, and sustainability.
Our team now offers comprehensive route analysis services focused on optimizing electric vehicle (EV) bus integration within existing school fleets. As districts transition to electric buses, key factors like route distance, battery capacity, and charging infrastructure become critical. By leveraging GIS technology and advanced routeplanning tools, we can assess each district’s unique needs and deliver actionable strategies for efficient bus operations.
Drawing on our extensive experience with transit agencies, we can analyze bus routes, identify potential challenges related to EV range limitations, and adjust operations accordingly. Our phased approach also accounts for future advancements in battery technology, preparing your district for long-term success.
Ready to take the next step? Scan the QR code below to learn more about how we can support your district’s transition to a zeroemission fleet. Expanded Service Offering
A New Perspective: Using Adaptive Reuse Concepts in K-12 Planning
By Danielle Lewis, CID, ALEP, IIDA, WELL AP | Senior Interior Designer
Architects, designers, and educators alike understand that the needs of our students are constantly changing. The skills and topics taught today are vastly different from those taught even a decade ago. Potential careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) have expanded drastically, with educational pathways in fields like robotics, business, esports, and fine and liberal arts becoming increasingly critical for student success.
In contrast, our school buildings have largely stayed the same. According to an article in Building Design + Construction, the average age of school buildings in the United States is 49 years, and only about half of the schools surveyed had undergone a major renovation or received an addition.1 So how do educators and design professionals bridge this gap between modern school programming and outdated school infrastructure?
It can be tempting to wipe the slate clean and start new, but increasing pressures on construction timelines, budgets, and material availability can be difficult to navigate. Additionally, New York State heavily favors renovation over new buildings in K-12 capital projects.
Instead of relying on new buildings, districts can take a page from the concept of adaptive reuse. In its simplest form, this term refers to the renovation and reuse of preexisting structures for new purposes. This idea has often been seen outside of the K-12 industry, creating housing out of historically non-residential buildings or office spaces out of warehouses. LaBella’s own adaptive reuse of Buffalo Public School 75 saw the transformation of a vacant school building into affordable housing. While it’s rare for a school district to turn something like a firehouse into a
school facility, the core concept behind adaptive reuse can easily and often be applied to school design.
The Syracuse City School District’s STEAM high school is an ambitious example of this idea. This project will create the first-ever STEAM high school in the Central New York area, with a heavy emphasis on programs like robotics, entertainment engineering, visual and performing arts, construction management, business, and beyond. One would certainly imagine that this kind of school would need to be housed in a brand-new facility to meet the state-of-the-art project needs. However, the District, Onondaga County, and Onondaga–Cortland–Madison Counties BOCES (OCM BOCES) recognized an opportunity to bring a former school building back to life. The iconic Central Tech High School (formerly the Greystone Building)
The Syracuse City School District’s STEAM high school will be the first-ever STEAM high school in the Central New York area, with a heavy emphasis on programs like robotics, entertainment engineering, visual and performing arts, construction management, business, and beyond.
has been vacant for nearly 50 years and was one of the District’s original buildings. The historic nature of the building and the community pride it evokes have garnered the project and the District multiple partnerships with industry experts, such as Amazon and Micron. The balance of history and forwardthinking education will revitalize the neighborhood in which the building is located.
But how do school districts that aren’t creating a new school implement these ideas? One of the first steps in this process is to compare the school’s programmatic goals with an inventory of spaces and functions in the existing school building. What programs and/ or spaces are no longer serving a useful purpose? Has declining enrollment increased the amount of physical space available in the building? Are there programs with similar needs that can be combined or share space?
Questions like these have been incredibly helpful in developing design and construction projects that align with a school’s vision. Take, for example, a project at Rush-Henrietta Central School District’s Sperry High School.
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Located near the main entry of the school, a severely underutilized school bookstore sat empty for most of the day. The store and adjacent space were decently sized but unwelcoming and underutilized. The District, as part of its business program, decided to reimagine this space to be a coffee shop as well as a senior lounge. Using the existing shell, LaBella designed a warm and energetic space complete with infrastructure upgrades necessary to run a full-service coffee bar. The school partnered with local businesses to train students and staff on how to use professional-grade coffee equipment. What once was wasted space is now buzzing with activity and gives students a hands-on opportunity to learn skills necessary to run their own business.
Similarly, combining school programs can reinvigorate the perception and use of space. As many educators are aware, the design of libraries has often shifted from a place to house books to a dynamic space akin to a student life center. The Webster Central School District embraced this concept at their two high school libraries, implementing a
tech bar immediately adjacent to and directly accessible from the library. While these programs existed in the schools prior to renovation, the inclusion of these spaces directly in the library increased program visibility and promoted sharing of resources between two similar programs. Students can now go to the library to get help with research, as well as have peer-to-peer learning and instruction on how to repair their school devices.
Ultimately, utilizing adaptive reuse principles offers a useful strategy to bridge the gap between current educational needs and outdated facilities. Creative thinking about combining or reimagining underutilized spaces affords districts the opportunities to enhance student learning and engagement while being mindful of existing structures and construction impacts.
As educational strategies continue to evolve, embracing innovative design solutions within existing spatial parameters will be key to ensuring that schools remain relevant and responsive to student needs.
Webster Central School District implemented a tech bar immediately adjacent to and directly accessible from the library at Thomas High School.
At Rush-Henrietta Central School District, Sperry High School took an underutilized school bookstore and reimagined the space as a coffee shop and senior lounge.
Technology
Transforming Data Collection With Advanced Building Scanner Technology
By David Palmer | BIM Manager & Project Designer
In recent months, LaBella has enhanced its reality capture capabilities with the deployment of the NavVis VLX 3, a latestgeneration, wearable laser scanning platform that utilizes Simultaneous Location and Mapping (SLAM) technology for rapid data capture at project sites. This innovative device significantly accelerates data collection, enabling LaBella to deliver accurate and efficient existing data for design projects, ensuring our documents start with precise information. When combined with our existing tripod-based units, we offer a comprehensive suite of scanning solutions that support a wide range of design projects, including Building Condition Surveys (BCS) in K-12 schools.
Device Overview
Featuring advanced SLAM technology, the NavVis VLX 3 is a state-of-the-art, wearable scanner designed for efficient, high-quality reality capture of large indoor and outdoor spaces. Unlike traditional tripod-based scanners, which must remain stationary during scanning, the NavVis VLX 3 is worn on the operator’s torso, enabling dynamic movement and the ability to capture large sections of a building at once.
Equipped with two 32-layer LiDAR sensors and four highresolution cameras, the device simultaneously captures threedimensional (3D) measurements
and 360-degree panoramic images. These images provide crucial context and are used to colorize the laser data in postprocessing. The dual-sensor SLAM technology ensures accurate 3D scans, even in challenging environments with complex geometries or limited GPS signals, such as large school campuses, multi-level buildings, or narrow corridors. Additionally, a built-in touchscreen offers live scanning feedback, ensuring full coverage in real time.
This process significantly reduces capture times and minimizes site disruption compared to tripod-based scanning methods, making the NavVis XLV 3 a highly effective solution for large-scale projects like BCS in K-12 school districts.
Streamlined Data Management
To complement the device’s scanning capabilities, LaBella utilizes NavVis IVION, a webbased portal for viewing and managing completed scans. Here, captured site data is uploaded and automatically processed, and after minimal final adjustments, the data is ready for use by design teams or clients. Additional steps can be taken to link the data into design software for further modeling and verification of existing conditions (note: photos cannot be viewed offline as of this time).
The web-based portal also displays all scanned sites on a geographical map, providing users with easy access to all available client locations. By utilizing the panoramic photos, users can navigate the scans in a Google Maps-like environment and interact with the laser data to measure distances and areas.
Time Savings and Efficiency
While tripod-based scanners remain unmatched in their capacity to capture intricate details in mechanical spaces or ornate architectural features on multi-story exterior façades, the NavVis VLX 3 stands out for its speed. It enables rapid data collection while still maintaining sufficient detail to verify existing measurements of major architectural features.
Since deploying the NavVis VLX 3 in July 2024, we have used the device across New York State, covering at least three school
The NavVis VLX 3, worn on the operator’s torso, allows for dynamic movement, unlike traditional tripod-based scanners that must remain stationary. This enables efficient capture of large building sections in a single scan.
districts and multiple project sites. In just the first three months of use, our team captured nearly four million square feet of laser data, averaging approximately 1.2 million square feet per month. In contrast, scanning, processing, and exporting data from other district projects in the onemillion-square-foot range can take several months using a traditional tripod-based unit.
While the tripod-based method is still considerably faster and more accurate than hand-measuring the same area, the NavVis VLX 3 significantly reduces project timelines, making it particularly well-suited for time-sensitive BCS in K-12 schools where minimizing disruptions to facility operations is essential.
Case Study
Charting the Course Ahead
The NavVis VLX 3 represents a transformative leap in data collection for K-12 environments. Its combination of speed, precision, and advanced imaging capabilities enables quicker, more comprehensive visual and spatial assessments of school facilities, allowing districts to make timely and informed decisions regarding renovations and future planning.
As K-12 schools face growing demands for better facilities amid budget constraints, adopting tools like the NavVis VLX 3 is essential. By incorporating advanced scanning technologies into BCS and other K-12
Lackawanna City School District
Lackawanna City School District is one of the first K-12 school districts to fully utilize the NavVis VLX 3 scanning technology for their data capture needs, including to verify existing documentation and to fill gaps where drawings were unavailable.
The most extensive project completed so far has been the scanning of the District’s combined middle and high school building. Spanning approximately 270,000 square feet of interior space, the entire building was scanned over the course of two site visits, scheduled around school operations.
In the first scanning session, we captured more than 165,000 square feet in just four hours, generating over 1,100 panoramic images.
The second scanning session covered the remaining 105,000 square feet in only two and a half hours, producing nearly 600 additional panoramas.
Altogether, our two-person scanning team was able to achieve an impressive capture rate of roughly 42,000 square feet per hour across both site visits. This is notably faster than our typical range of 25,00030,000 square feet per hour. By comparison, traditional tripodbased scanning methods for a building of this size would likely require at least a week of six-plus hour days on-site, involving over 1,200 scan stations.
projects, districts can improve their capacity to maintain and upgrade infrastructure, ultimately benefiting the educational environment for students and staff alike.
As technology continues to evolve, it will play a vital role in ensuring that educational facilities are safe, compliant, and wellmaintained for the community. If you have questions or need assistance with your BCS, please contact us. Our team is ready to help your district leverage this innovative technology.
After processing, site data uploaded to the NavVis IVION web-based portal can be integrated into design software for further modeling and verification. Below are several examples of panoramas captured during our site visits at the District’s combined middle and high school building.
Community Outreach
Shaping Future Professionals Through Engagement
As a professional organization, LaBella recognizes the great value of education and its critical role in advancing workforce development, fostering community growth, and improving quality of life.
Through continuous research into the science of pedagogy, we aim to deliver projects that reflect changing curriculums. With a focus on immersive learning, integrated technology, inclusivity, and student choice, LaBelladesigned learning environments support both instructors and students.
We also recognize that education can help remove barriers to entry and spark economic mobility, particularly for diverse populations that have been historically underrepresented
in the professional design consulting industry. LaBella is committed to supporting a number of educational programs in the communities where we work and live. Highlighted below (and pictured above and to the right) are several STEM-related events led by our team over the past year. n
• In partnership with the Education Success Foundation, LaBella led a two-week summer camp for 15 high school students from urban schools, featuring workshops about architecture and engineering, along with visits to project sites.
• In collaboration with the Buffalo Bills, LaBella hosted students from the Buffalo Public Schools for a day at the Buffalo Bills Training Camp.
The visiting group of 40 students had the unique opportunity to observe the Bills in practice and participate in a STEM-themed project guided by LaBella’s team.
• During Engineers Week, LaBella volunteered at the Rochester Museum and Science Center, hosting workshops on the principles of engineering for 50 students.
• At Eugenio María de Hostos Charter School in Rochester, NY, LaBella instructed students on engineering principles associated with tall structures. The students were tasked with building a tower as high and strong as possible using only newspaper and adhesive.
Director of Civil Engineering, Tim Webber, demonstrates our stormwater model to students during a two-week summer camp, held in partnership with the Education Success Foundation.
An Award-Winning Project
Buffalo Public School –North Park Community School
In November 2024, the North Park Community School was awarded the 2024 Community Award from the AIA Buffalo/WNY Chapter. This prestigious recognition celebrates architectural projects that embody design excellence while making a meaningful impact on the community.
“This project is certainly a welcome addition to our community,” the jury noted, commending its thoughtful approach and positive impact.
We are honored to have been recognized at this year’s award ceremony for our role on this project.
LaBella led the design of the renovation and expansion of North Park Community School to accommodate a new pre-K program and adapt to the evolving demographics of the North Buffalo neighborhood, where the school is located. The project aims to attract more local students, providing a compelling alternative to private Catholic and independent schools.
The project includes a 15,000-square-foot addition featuring a cafeteria, six classrooms designed for the younger students, and an administrative suite. This expansion aims to improve facilities and provide ample space for the school’s full targeted enrollment.
In addition to serving its student population, North Park Community School is offering a range of after-school and Saturday activities, as well as programs and services for the entire community. The school also partners with the Buffalo Zoo to offer specialized academic programming focused on life and environmental science.
The design thoughtfully integrates with the historic character of the existing school building, using a complementary material palette. A standout feature is the one-and-a-halfstory cafeteria with a curved curtain wall façade, which maximizes natural light and creates a modern, welcoming public entrance adjacent to the parking lot.
How to enter
Is there a spot in your school you wish could get a fresh start? We all know that space – the one that’s been forgotten, in disrepair, misused, underutilized or even overutilized. If you could redesign any space in your school, which would it be?
Submit a photo of a school space you’d love to see redesigned and tell us why it deserves a makeover. Share how reimagining this space could positively impact students, faculty, and staff alike. Who would benefit from the change, and what difference would it make?
Each entry gives your school a chance to win a $500 prize! Winning schools can choose between:
• An Amazon Wish List fulfilled by LaBella (up to $500)
• Catered food for your next Staff Professional Development event (up to $500)
Scan the QR code to upload your photo(s) and story before end of day Friday, January 17th. Winners will be notified via email by January 31st. There’s no limit on the number of submissions per person or school, so share as many spaces as you’d like!
We look forward to reviewing your entries and learning more about your schools!
Canandaigua City School District
LaBella has partnered with the Canandaigua City School District on their pivotal $61 million Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), providing comprehensive architectural and engineering services. The scope of the CIP encompassed renovations across classrooms, gymnasiums, auditoriums, toilet rooms, corridors, and locker rooms.
More information about this project can be found by scanning the QR Code below.
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