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Highland Springs Middle School

This thoughtfully planned elementary and middle school campus serves 1,250 students within a sustainable, community-centered environment that balances age-appropriate learning spaces with shared resources, fostering connection, collaboration, and long-term stewardship.

LOCATION North Augusta, SC
COMPLETED 2023
SIZE 147,000 SF
SUSTAINABILITY Energy Star
PHOTOGRAPHER Matt Silk
AWARDS 2025 A4LE South Carolina

A Collaborative Campus

Highland Springs Middle School serves as the first phase of an innovative shared-campus model designed to accommodate a rapidly growing community while maximizing long-term efficiency and sustainability. The campus strategically incorporates core infrastructure that will be shared with a future elementary school, allowing each school to maintain a distinct identity while reducing construction costs, ongoing maintenance demands, transportation needs, and overall site disturbance. Through careful planning and strong collaboration with stakeholders, the project establishes a scalable framework that supports future growth while responsibly stewarding community resources.

Design Details

A compact and highly functional building plan balances security, flexibility, and academic excellence through CPTED-informed circulation, abundant daylight, high-performance building systems, and adaptable learning environments that encourage both collaboration and focused study. Arts, science, and special education spaces are prominently positioned to celebrate inclusivity and student achievement, while courtyards and outdoor learning areas extend educational opportunities beyond the classroom walls. Architecturally, the school draws inspiration from regional rivers, bridges, and historic forms to create a welcoming sense of place, establishing a durable and inspiring civic landmark that reflects community character and sets a strong foundation for future development.

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