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Architecture Week 2025

April 13th Kicks Off Architecture Week, Spotlighting K-12 Design

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Architecture Week celebrates the profession of architecture and invites everyone, especially K-12 students, to explore architecture and design.

In celebration of Architecture Week and the AIA’s focus on K-12 design, we’re highlighting a few of our award-winning school projects, including West Michigan Aviation Academy, Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School, East Grand Rapids High School Boat House, Forest Hills Fine Arts Center , Paine Aquatic Center , and The Potter’s House.

The West Michigan Aviation Academy (WMAA) mission is to provide a rigorous educational program through an aviation focus preparing students for unlimited opportunities, including college achievement, career success, and engaged citizenship.

With a focus on 21st-century learning, CCHS's objective was to enhance its current campus adding technology savvy collaborative environments that support its Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Program.

The East Grand Rapids High School Varsity Crew Team modernized and expanded its boat house at John Collins Park on Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The striking glass and metal design fills with sunlight during the day and acts as a beacon for evening events at the Forest Hills Public Schools Fine Arts Center.

The Manistee Community School’s Paine Aquatic Center (PAC) is a multi-use, community pool facility for people of all ages.

The Potter’s House High School renovation, including a 24,000 sq. ft. addition, transformed the school into a 21st-century learning environment and doubled its enrollment.

Our K-12 educational designs accommodate learning and exploration in every form, from classrooms to sports facilities to performing arts centers. These buildings support diverse functions to meet the individual and collective needs of students, educators, and staff.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a professional organization for architects in the United States. The AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach programs and collaborates with other stakeholders in the design and construction industries.

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