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Decker architect presents phased concept for new Cliff consolidated school
Summary
At a March 23 work session, Decker presented schematic plans for a consolidated Cliff school to serve about 195 students, describing phased construction to keep the campus operational, site and floor plans, and next steps including a PSFA review on March 31.
Decker’s project architect, Ivan Lopez, presented schematic design concepts for the consolidated Cliff campus during the Silver Consolidated Schools work session on March 23, saying the new school is being designed to serve about 195 students and will be delivered in construction phases so existing facilities can remain in use during work.
Lopez said the design emphasizes three guiding principles: ‘‘long-term, resilient, nature-connected design’’; honoring the school’s local identity and legacy; and creating ‘‘future-ready, flexible learning environments’’ that let classrooms open into one another and support varied furniture and teaching formats. He described a C-shaped plan with a central courtyard, relocated track and athletic field to the north, and program adjacencies that place the administrative suite, media center and a culinary program at the campus core.
The presentation laid out material and massing ideas — metal roofs on classroom wings for maintenance, stone or brick bases, large corner glazing for daylight — and a circulation strategy placing cafeterias and two gymnasium spaces adjacent to create a shared lobby for event nights. Lopez also described parent, teacher and design-committee feedback incorporated in recent iterations and said the team prioritized shading and indoor–outdoor learning opportunities.
Superintendent William Hopkins and board members praised the work and pressed for details on schedule and funding. Decker said the schematic design package has been submitted and the team has a PSFA (Public School Facilities Authority) review meeting scheduled for March 31; if approved, the team will move into design development and then construction documents. When board members asked about furniture and equipment, district staff and Decker said those items are included in the overall project package that PSFA reviews and that the district will coordinate selections and deliveries during construction.
Next steps: Decker will continue design development with the district and regulatory agencies; the design team plans community events and a project webpage to gather public feedback once schematic approval is secured. The board and design committee will continue to refine details before final approvals.
