Education Projects

New Sisters High School - Sisters, Oregon. (Click here for more information).

Seven Peaks Elementary/Middle School - Bend, OR. Steele Associates designed this new 32,000 SF. K-8th grade school in the craftsman style to blend in with the architectural character of Bend's West Side. The school features a highly efficient floor plan, ample natural light and views and the ability to expand to approximately 40,000 SF. The school is slated for completion by September 2003.

"Dedicated, competent, efficient, effective. These are the words Iuse in talking about Steele and Associates. Scott, Mike and the rest of the
staff were dedicated to the Seven Peaks project from the beginning.Competency was constantly demonstrated by their extensive knowledge and
experience. They were extremely efficient, committing the resources neededto complete the project on time despite our very tight schedule. And they
were effective, honing in on the key issues, functional requirements, designflexibility, and other considerations to ensure a design that will meet our
needs for decades."
Peter Hoover, Vice President, Seven Peaks Elementary School Board of Directors

Sisters School District Campus Master Plan - Sisters, Oregon. Steele Associates is presently working with both the Sisters School District and members of the Sisters community in developing a 300-acre, multi-phased master plan. The master plan includes the new 700-student high school, a future elementary school, a future facility complex, administration office, SOAR building, a ball-field complex, an environmental center and a trail system connecting to the Conservation Area and City.

"Steele Associates Architects strives to maintain a continual level of professionalism that leaves the client with the sense that the importance of their particular project is paramount to the firm. . . We are fortunate to have selected Steele Associates Architects as a member of our team and I am pleased to recommend them for future consideration."
Bob Martin, Facilities and Construction Project Manager, Sisters School District #6

Knowledge Beginnings - Tigard, OR. Steele Associates Architects developed a prototype school and provided schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding/negotiation, construction administration, cost estimating, project closeout/Owner acceptance, and post warranty services for these projects.

• Knowledge Beginnings - Vancouver, WA
  
• Knowledge Beginnings - Hillsboro, OR
  
• Knowledge Beginnings - Greenwood Village, CO
  
• Knowledge Beginnings - Roseville, CA
  
• Knowledge Beginnings - Pierce County, WA

Existing Sisters High School Repair and Remodel - Sisters, OR. Steele Associates analyzed, designed and repaired the entire exterior of the existing Sisters High School. The nine-year-old school (not designed by Steele Associates) had suffered extensive early deterioration and water damage to the exterior siding. SAA's work also included the installation of snow guards, gutters and perimeter drainage to mitigate snow/ice and drainage problems, and aiding the District with the analysis of mold found growing in the school. The repairs were done on time and under budget. The school district said the building looks better than when it was new.

"It is a pleasure to recommend Steele Associates Architects for public school architecture work, both for new and remodeling projects . . . They designed, reviewed and oversaw the repair work of our current high school . . . which had severe water intrusion problems, even though it was only nine years old . . . The repair project was brought in on time and under budget. The building is in better shape and looks better than when it was new. Steele Associates . . . is currently working on …our new $21 million high school building . . . to date we are pleased with the progress. I hope you give them serious consideration for any public school, new construction or remodel projects of which you may need architectural assistance."
Steve Swisher, Superintendent, Sisters School District

Conversion of Existing Sisters High School to a Middle School - Sisters, OR. Steele Associates is presently designing the conversion so that the students can be relocated from the existing school which is inadequately sized and in poor condition.

Lullabies and Mudpies Preschool - Bend, OR. Steele Associates Architects designed this new facility for the owner, who's successful, and in demand, school had outgrown its existing location.

"Mr. Steele and his staff were both attentive and detail-oriented in the design of our new Preschool facility. They really went the extra mile to ensure that we were getting exactly what we needed and wanted. We were especially impressed with the scheduling coordination between all parties involved as well as working with the City of Bend."
Ben and Anne Williams, Owners, Mud Pies and Lullabies Preschool