LOCATION: Blue Mountain School District
SIZE: 150,000 s.f.

Description:
When the Blue Mountain Middle School was originally constructed in the 1970’s there were very few outdoor connections. The existing middle school was completely renovated to include new skylights in classrooms and hallways with views to the exterior. The design called for new mechanical and electrical systems. Interiors spaces such as the library and music room were expanded. Additions included a new office, and a cafetorium (combination cafeteria and auditorium). The district offices, located on the lower level of the school, were completely renovated. A maintenance and storage facility was also added behind the school. The project was completed while Joel K. Sims was an Associate at RLPS Architects.

LOCATION: Hamburg Area School District
SIZE: 202.000 S.F.

Description:
The underlaying concept was to renovate an existing bland 1960’s high school and strategically place new additions that would allow it to function as a “community school” and tie into the existing neighborhood.

The project was completed while Joel K. Sims, AIA  was Senior Vice President/Equity Partner at Quad Three Group.

LOCATION: Harrisburg, Pa
CLIENT: PASBO/PASA
SIZE: 13.000 S.F.

Description:
The Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO) and the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA) retained Sims Architects to fully renovate their newly purchased office building (Harrisburg, Pa). The 13,000 sf office was gutted and completely redone. Over 85% of the demolished materials were recycled or reused. The building received LEED silver certification from the US Green Building Council.

LOCATION: Mill Hall, PA
CLIENT: Keystone Central School District
SIZE: 149.000 S.F.

Description:
In the rural landscape of central Pennsylvania sits a new high school that has become an intriguing landmark on the horizon. The school’s architectural design is a departure from virtually any structure that you would find nearby. At the same time, its form and materials are respectful of the communities and the lumber and farming industries found in the area. Located in Mill Hall. PA, Central Mountain High School reflects the area’s history while offering students a positive and engaging learning environment.

The project was completed while Joel K. Sims, AIA  was Senior Vice President/Equity Partner at Quad Three Group.

LOCATION: Brodheadsville, PA
CLIENT: Pleasant Valley School District
SIZE: 170.000 S.F.

Description:
This new 4th-6th school helped alleviate overcrowding that  occurred due to the increase in district enrollment of approximately 250 students per year. Seven hundred and fifty students were housed in thirty modular classrooms prior to the opening of this school.

The new school has three distinct two story “houses” that each contain one grade level. The students move from the house to support services such as the gym, library and cafeteria. The site contains soccer fields and softball fields that are used by the students during the day and the general public after school hours.

The project was completed while Joel K. Sims, AIA  was Senior Vice President/Equity Partner at Quad Three Group.