K-12 EDUCATION
Planning a new education project requires taking a long view. To serve their students, education leaders ask: How will demographics change? What are the technology trends? Are we serving all members of our communities? Do our students and community enjoy their experience here? How can we make this project cost-effective?
Complete renovation of the historic three-story building to upgrade classrooms, moderate classroom sizes and modify the circulation system. The addition included new entry canopy, students commons areas and mechanical system replacement.
Two additions and renovations were constructed at McKinley Elementary (Owatonna Public Schools) to update and alter the facility from a district-wide grade 4-6 to a K-5 elementary school.
Changes to Owatonna Middle School involved the addition of 6th grade to the existing junior high school to create a middle school environment. Educational and programming upgrades occurred within the facility to meet the increased student population and current educational requirements.
Donlar worked closely with Princeton Schools on North Elementary additions and renovation.
Fieldstone Elementary School was completed in 2007. This was Donlar’s second elementary school in School District No. 885 to be built using this design.
The state-of-the-art high school in St. Michael, MN spans 418,000 sf. The school complex includes a three-story classroom wing, field house, performance gym, fitness center, auditorium with orchestra pit, band and choir rooms and cafe/dining area.
The school was gutted, remodeled and retrofitted to convert and upgrade the facility to a K5-3 Prototype.
Donlar completed a large building project for the Pequot Lakes School District which involved additions of a new gym and adjustments to both middle and high schools
Since 1972 Donlar has completed over 450 school projects. From remodeling to new construction, Donlar has assisted educational institutions and communities build quality schools. Click to view a list of Donlar's recent & significant school projects.