EDUCATION

Freda Markley Early Childhood Center

 

A whimsical undulating canopy sets tone for fun learning environment within
A whimsical undulating canopy sets tone for fun learning environment within.
A whimsical undulating canopy sets tone for fun learning environment within
The specially designed foyer creates a secure entry
The specially designed foyer creates a secure entry for students, faculty and staff.
The specially designed foyer creates a secure entry
A curving hall links classrooms and activities
A curving hall links classrooms and helps children develop motor skills.
A curving hall links classrooms and activities
Daylighting in classrooms creates an appealing learning environment
Daylighting in classrooms creates an appealing learning environment.
Daylighting in classrooms creates an appealing learning environment
The kitchen provides food service and serves as a demonstration area
The kitchen provides food service and serves as a demonstration area.
The kitchen provides food service and serves as a demonstration area
 The playground provides a fun play space and helps children develop motor skills
The playground provides a fun play space and helps children develop motor skills.
 The playground provides a fun play space and helps children develop motor skills

LOCATION:

Kansas City, Mo.

SIZE:

42,000 Sq. Ft.

Freda Markley Early Childhood Center was the centerpiece project in a bond package passed by Hickman Mills School District patrons. The leading-edge design provides 18 classrooms to serve as many as 432 pre-schoolers in an environment suited for children with widely varying physical and learning abilities. The center features varying elevations and steps that help pre-schoolers develop motor skills and dexterity, each at their own pace. Classrooms are clustered in pods and provide for maximum flexibility for teachers and staff. What the individual student experiences is a canopy, corridor, classroom, lunchroom, media center, gymnasium, kitchen and playground that is perfectly suited to his or her physical size, stage of development, and ability to learn. The center features a number of sustainable design and energy-efficient features. Judges for the Mid-America Regional Council named it a Sustainable Success Story in 2010. In 2011 Design Excellence Award judges in metro Kansas City also honored the center with a Gold Award in the Contemporary Architecture category and a Bronze Award in the Green category.

ABOUT WSKF ARCHITECTS

We are WSKF Architects. A firm of designers, thinkers, planners, problem solvers, innovators, business people and advocates for our clients. Each day we dedicate ourselves to designing projects of enduring value and pursuing the highest standards of quality, craftsmanship, and service to our clients and community.

North Kansas City, MO
110 Armour Road
North Kansas City, MO 64116
816-300-4101 (P)
816-300-4102 (F)

Kansas City, KS
707 Minnesota Ave, Suite 506
Kansas City, KS 66101
913-287-1900 (P)
816-300-4102 (F)

North Kansas City, MO
110 Armour Road
North Kansas City, MO 64116

Kansas City, KS
707 Minnesota Ave., Suite 506
Kansas City, KS, 66101