*Susie C. Altmayer Elementary School

As the chosen Architect to conduct the District's site study, Somerville also completed the design of the new school for 650 students with corroboration from existing elementary school staff and District Administration. What makes Altmayer school so special is the unique openness and colorful scheme that politely pave the way for young students and faculty. Thoughtful inclusions such as the second-story atrium and the 360 degree nature views lend themselves to the freedom to learn and the inspiration to create. The new school was designed with a roundabout entrance to facilitate student drop-off, and the building is cleverly positioned on the site to allow for future growth.

  
 
 
         
Client Name     Unified School District of De Pere    
      The tradition of 2 separate school districts is a long one. In 1890, the City of West De Pere was annexed to the City of East De Pere, but the two districts remained separate. Today, the De Pere School District comprises the City of De Pere east of the Fox River and parts of the Towns of Bellevue, Glenmore, Ledgeview, Morrison, Rockland, and Wrightstown.  
         
   
   
Building Type     Elementary Education    
   
   
Location(s)     De Pere, Wisconsin    
   
   
Date     2006    
   
   
Area Dimensions     115,000 SF    
   
   
Facility Highlights    
•  2-story elementary school with capacity for 650
•  Early childhood classrooms
•  2 multi-grade extra classrooms
•  Special needs classroom
•  Art and music rooms
•  Gymnasium
•  Living skills lab
•  Commons space with natural lighting
•  IMC/Library
•  Community room
   
         
2007 Somerville, Inc.