John Marshall Middle School
Details
A modern update and new entrance for a tired school building
PROJECT TYPE
Education
LOCATION
Oklahoma City, OK
SIZE
15,000 SF
completed
2025
gardner team
Jeremy Gardner, Sara Akins, Alyssa Holcomb
Consultants
Obelisk Engineering, FSB
CONTRACTOR
Lingo Construction Services
CLIENT
Oklahoma City Public Schools
John Marshall Middle School is a cluster of concrete buildings connected by breezeways and was in desperate need of a remodel. The scope of work consisted of three buildings housing administration, classroom, and media center functions. gardner reconfigured the spaces to create a new main entrance that gave the dated building a new, modern architectural statement as well as enhanced wayfinding.
The main entrance leads to a new glass vestibule and covered walkway. The design team creatively worked around the challenges of an existing, low-ceiling concrete structure to introduce playful color accents in addition to all new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire sprinkler systems. The result is a refreshed school facility that projects openness and excitement to the students and teachers who use it every day.
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