THREE OAKS MONTESSORI

Palatine, IL

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This new educational facility provides a welcoming and sustainable environment for young learners in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The three-story “house” design encourages a smooth transition to the outside world for children accustomed to being at home. Integrated sustainable features, including a geothermal system, water harvesting, and locally sourced natural materials, was designed to meet LEED Gold certification standards, while also serving as a tool to teach students about conservation. 

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SIZE

9,500 SF

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CONSTRUCTION COST

$3 million

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PROGRAM​​

• 10 classrooms with support spaces

• Commercial kitchen

• playground

• 18 parking stalls

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TEAM 

Client: Three Oaks Montessori

Architecture: a+c architects

Interior Design: a+c architects

MEP Engineering: a+c architects

Structural Engineering: UTM Engineering

Civil Engineering: HK Consulting Services

Landscape Architecture: Shen Associates

Photography:  Patsy McEnroe Photography