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PROJECT—Education
California Montessori Project: Coleman Elementary School Conversion
Client: San Juan USD and The California Montessori Project (CMP)
Size: 27,153 sq. ft.
Completion: June 2024
Delivery Method: Lease-Leaseback
Location: Orangevale, CA
Service: Architectural Design, Agency Review and Approval, Concept Design, Master Planning, Programming, Interior Design, Construction Documents, Specifications, Construction Administration
Principal-in-Charge: Brian Maytum
Senior Project Architect: Chris Flatt
Project Coordinator: Peter Dahlmann
Interior Designer: Stephanie Smith
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project transformed the original 1956 Coleman Elementary School campus into a modern K–8 charter school for the California Montessori Project. The renovation included a complete overhaul and expansion of the administration area, integrating the adjacent library to enhance both administrative operations and student services. The campus underwent a top-down modernization, with upgrades such as new HVAC systems, roofing, windows, interior finishes, furnishings, and comprehensive accessibility improvements across the site.
