About the Project
The existing Viewlands Elementary will be demolished to make way for a new multi-story school building. The new school will be approximately 95,000 square feet and provide permanent classroom space for up to 650 students. The school design will include a secure entry and respectful of the surrounding neighborhood. Site improvements will include earthwork and new parking. The BEX V Capital levy will also provide technology equipment and services, such as computers, peripherals, printers, and other technology for teaching and learning.
Project Goals
These school specific goals were developed during the School Design Advisory Team process.
1. Viewlands will be infused with nature, outdoor learning, and natural light. Viewlands welcomes ALL!
2. The design will be accessible to students, staff, community, and culture.
3. Viewlands will have collaborative, flexible spaces throughout (that are not vanilla).
4. Viewlands has a big heart: a large, welcoming space for celebrations with a soft feel.
4 1/2. Viewlands has many gathering spaces that foster relationships with community partners.
5. We are connected to the history of place.
6. Our Building Hugs the Children!
Interim location: Viewlands Elementary will move to the John Marshall School interim site during construction.
Design Firm: Mahlum Architects
Project manager: Brian Fabella
Project Budget: $88.1M
Funding Source: Building Excellence V Capital Levy (BEX V) approved by Seattle voters in 2019
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