Walnut Elementary School

Walnut Valley Unified School District

Modern school building with colorful exterior, large glass entrance, adjacent playground, and parking lot under a clear blue sky.

K-12 EDUCATION

Multipurpose Room and Classroom Additions

Project Overview

Walnut Valley Unified School District engaged SGH Architects to design a new multipurpose space, kindergarten classroom, and upper-grade classroom building at Walnut Elementary School.

The project aimed to provide modern, flexible spaces that meet the evolving needs of students while also serving as a valuable community asset.

Location
Walnut, California

Services Provided
Full Architectural Service

Principal in charge
Scott griffith, AIA

Size
10,990 sf

Aerial view of a modern school campus with colorful buildings, green lawns, and a playground with a slide, set against a backdrop of neighborhoods and mountains under a clear blue sky.

Designed for Integration

Challenged by poor geotechnical conditions on the site, the design team worked closely with the District and stakeholders to develop a cost-effective solution that balanced site constraints with program needs.

Rather than designing multiple stand-alone structures, SGH Architects created a single comprehensive building that integrates the multipurpose room with new classrooms, optimizing accessibility and circulation across the campus.

Empty school auditorium or multipurpose room with a small stage at the front, American flag, and multiple wall-mounted televisions, decorated with square wall art in various colors.

Learning Takes Center Stage

The new 10,990-square-foot facility serves as the central hub of the campus. The multipurpose room supports assemblies, performances, and community events, while the new classrooms provide engaging, age-appropriate learning environments for both kindergarten and upper-grade students.

Together, these spaces enhance educational opportunities and foster collaboration among students, teachers, and families.

Modern building with blue vertical siding, yellow accents, gray and beige walls, and large glass windows with a covered entrance area.

Empty school auditorium with a stage, American flags, four large wall-mounted televisions, and a colorful geometric patterned floor.

Modern building with blue and white exterior walls, surrounded by trees and landscaped garden, under a clear blue sky.

Empty indoor space with colorful tile flooring, blue accent wall, glass doors, and an industrial ceiling ceiling with exposed ducts and pipes.

Empty modern building entrance with large glass windows and doors, a wooden ceiling, concrete floor, and outside view of trees and parking lot.

Modern building with blue and gray exterior, trees, and pathway at dusk, with illuminated sign that reads 'MPA'

A Gathering Place

This project reflects the District’s commitment to investing in facilities that are both functional and inspiring.

By addressing challenging site conditions with a thoughtful, efficient design, SGH Architects delivered a solution that not only expands Walnut Elementary School’s capacity but also strengthens its role as a gathering place for the entire community.

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