A replacement facility for an existing school, the design takes into account middle school concerns with high-ceilinged corridors radiating from a central commons area providing unobstructed visual access. General curriculum classes are distributed through 3 wings, one for each grade. The gymnasium and exploratory classes, which are used by all students, are positioned in a fourth central wing. Administrative offices, the Media Center, and the Cafetorium form the core of the school. A lively, attractive environment was achievied within a long-lasting and tough building materials.