Replacing an existing school in the University School District near St. Louis, Mo., the new Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School will accommodate up to 500 students in 24 classrooms. The $13 million school spans 64,834 sf and will use recycled elements from the old building, including mosaic tiles from water fountains, an entryway tile mural, and a freestanding masonry bench. Seeking LEED certification, Architect Bond-Wolfe is designing the building, with joint venture McCarthy/KWAME providing CM services.
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