COPELAND MANOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Libertyville School District 70
Library
The need for an addition was clear; classroom space was at a premium and enrollment was rising at the school. The main entrance location was not only hidden from public view but also could not be supervised by the main office staff. The design solved both issues by adding an inviting entrance and driveway, administrative suite, specialist classrooms, computer lab, and learning center on the street side of the building. The former library was then converted into classrooms.	During the design process, “inviting” and “exciting” were used to describe the District’s hopes for their addition. Surfaces of brick, colorful paint, and playful flooring patterns differentiate this area from the typical classroom setting. The library features cloud-like ceiling forms along with a sun cutout above the story area. At their fingertips, students have books on low-height shelving, technology stations with electronic encyclopedia and card catalog systems all in a kid-friendly atmosphere.
		Story Area
		Type of Facility Elementary School Grades K-5 Area of Addition 9,500 SF Area of Renovation 5,200 SF Construction Cost $1,680,000 Construction Completion 1998
Entrance/Library – Exterior View