Idylwild Elementary School

Alachua County Public Schools, Gainesville, FL

Project Overview

The project includes the demolition of 4 existing classroom buildings and the Cafeteria, renovations to existing buildings and the design of a new classroom building. The new 38,000 GSF one story classroom building includes 19 classrooms and will also house the new Cafeteria and Kitchen. The renovations of the existing buildings include: an addition to the administration building to create a new front entry, redesign of the Media Center, new finishes to existing classrooms. The project also includes updates to the mechanical systems at existing buildings,
a redesigned bus drop-off loop, and expanded parent drop-off loop.

New School image and identity created with Administration and Cafeteria additions
New classroom wing and
New Cafetorium
Incorporated 21st Century Design Elements
Improved vehicular and pedestrian circulation
662 student stations
Campus-wide renovations

Owner
Alachua County Public Schools
Project Status
Completed in 2022
Role
Design Architect
Cost
$17.3 Million
Project Size
96,000 Sq.ft. Total

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