Case Studies

Focused on hands-on, project-based learning, Two Rivers is a network of public charter schools in Washington, D.C., fostering curiosity, character, and a deep engagement with education and communication. The school wanted to expand its elementary school campus with a middle school by renovating a portion of its historic school building and adding an addition. To do so, Two Rivers tapped local design firm, Studio Twenty Seven Architecture, to renovate over 14,000 square feet of the existing building and add a 28,687 square-foot addition to create the new Two Rivers Middle School.

(Overland Park, Kan. – Sept. 2025) ― Students around the world are returning to campus for the new school year, many who are enjoying learning environments designed by DLR Group. Over 30 new DLR Group-designed schools will welcome their first cohort of students this fall. Those schools support 35,000 students through 4 million SF in new educational space. “This fall, thousands of students will begin their learning in a new or renovated environment, representing a significant year for our K-12 Education Studio,” says Principal and National K-11 Education Design Leader Jason Lembke, AIA, NCARB.

Classroom transitions are proving increasingly trickier as room sizes shrink but student populations do not. This results in an increasing number of “legs”—eight per student, including both desk and chair – leading to potential trip hazards and limited flexibility. This shift requires a fresh approach to optimizing classroom space and prioritizing movement for students and staff alike.

DC Bilingual Public Charter School (DCB) provides an innovative dual immersion Spanish and English learning program for all students, regardless of their home language. Through its rigorous academic curriculum, comprehensive arts, technology, and athletics programs, and celebration of diverse cultures, DCB’s students learn the skills and values they need to become influential participants in their community.

The Raven and Tommy collections are the perfect complementary set for any common area space, offering versatile shapes and configurations for collaborative flexibility. Ideal for both adult and children's areas, these collections provide durable and stylish seating solutions. The Tommy stool is a dynamic rocker with an 8° tilt, allowing 360° movement. It is ergonomic and height-adjustable, making it an excellent choice for mobility.

The Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District (LCISD) in northwest Texas serves a rapidly expanding suburb, with two major residential developments currently being populated for the first time. Needing to expand its existing schools and add new facilities, the district has been building 21st Century schools that enable collabo­ration, both in terms of flexible groupings of students and teamwork by teachers.