STR’s East Prairie School in Skokie is honored to receive an Award of Merit in this year’s IASB-sponsored Exhibition of Educational Environments (EEE). The EEE is an annual competition for outstanding school design projects.
Read More →Black Lives Matter
We stand together with the victims of racist violence and oppression and support efforts to rebuild our systems to ensure racial equality.
Read More →STR Study: Impact of CDC COVID-19 Guidance on School Capacity
On May 6, 2020, STR released a study to our clients and consultants addressing the potential impact of CDC and IDPH mitigation guidance on school capacity should schools reopen this fall. In short, school districts face complex challenges as students are welcomed back. Our study is intended to help school districts provide safe and effective learning environments that follow social distancing guidelines.
Read More →Case Study: STR’s Robert J. Richardson Middle School Featured in Masonry Magazine
The magazine describes the award-winning Robert J. Richardson Middle School, designed by STR for the Chicago Public Building Commission on behalf of Chicago Public Schools, as an elegant example of durable and sustainable architecture.
Read More →STR’s Precautions Against the Spread of COVID-19
With the spread of COVID-19, STR is making everyone's health a priority. We plan to keep our office operating and responding to clients, while allowing our employees to work from home. Please feel free to contact Colby Lewis (312-242-4158), Jennifer Costanzo (312-242-4163), or Mike Henderson (312-242-4157) with any concerns.
Read More →Wilmette’s Highcrest Unveils New Learning Commons
STR designed the new 5,700-sf learning commons renovation as part of a larger, district-wide initiative to adapt their schools to 21st century learning standards. STR's Colby Lewis and Sandra Moon were on hand to help district staff, students, and administrators celebrate this exciting milestone.
Read More →STR helps Palatine’s District 15 examine possible school changes
STR Principal Jennifer Costanzo is leading a district study that will examine how some of the schools are being used and the potential for transforming the district's four junior high schools into middle schools.
Read More →STR NAMED IN BUILDING DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION’S GIANTS 300 ISSUE
STR is ranked the 32nd top K-12 architecture firm in the United States by Building Design + Construction in its 2019 Giants 300 Report.
Read More →STR NAMED AMONG TOP DESIGN FIRMS BY ENR MIDWEST
STR is ranked 90th by ENR Midwest in its annual Top Design Firms issue, which ranks the largest U.S.-based design firms, both publicly and privately held, based on design-specific revenue.
Read More →Oak Lawn Community High School Unveils New Performing Arts Center
STR designed the 25,000-sf addition to include a mezzanine with ticket booth, black box, dressing rooms, and a state-of-the-art auditorium with seating for more than 630 people.
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