JURY COMMENTS - “In spite of a tight budget, the architects created a marvelously cheery, refreshing learning environment. The school makes children feel at home by drawing on familiar New England architectural traditions, while ingeniously using inexpensive materials. The red and white colors, abetted by an old school bell, a weathervane, stonewall, and porch-like arcade, evoke images of schools and barns. The skylit central spine is reminiscent of a covered bridge. Additional skylights bring light to the classrooms, reducing energy costs. The thoughtful, two-level design takes full advantage of the wooded, sloping site, further enriching the experience of the children of Middlebury.”

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