Lila Bringhurst Elementary School

New Campus

Fremont, CA

Integrated into a new high-density urban development in Fremont, Calif., the 1,100-student Lila Bringhurst Elementary School was designed to respond to the scale and character of its surroundings. With neighbors including Tesla, a new Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station and the mixed-use and high-tech office buildings planned for the area, the campus’s design reflects the creativity and innovation of Silicon Valley.

Designed in collaboration with BISBEE Architecture + Design, the new transitional kindergarten (TK) through fifth grade elementary school includes classroom buildings, a multi-use building and a school office, as well as a Learning Center, Media Center and Flex Lab. Fitting within a relatively constrained five-acre site, two-story construction maximized space without compromising quality. Double loaded corridors increase building efficiency and provide lively circulation, including widenings for informal gatherings. Encouraging a sense of community, the large classroom building provides a two-story entry lobby and campus views, including from the second-level corridor and lobby into the library below. A bridge on the second story connects the two classroom buildings for ease of movement.

The first new school built in the Fremont Unified School District in nearly 30 years and adjacent to a four-acre joint-use park, Lila Bringhurst is a community hub and landmark for this new part of the city. Sustainable materials and practices were prioritized throughout design and construction, including on-site storm water treatment and bio-swales, solar-ready buildings, natural lighting, skylights, energy efficient electrical and mechanical systems and low flow plumbing fixtures.

Making a Difference
Lila Bringhurst Elementary School provides state-of-the-art facilities to support the education and growth of this new community development. The design focused on community, connectiveness and innovation, preparing students for a high-tech world.
"It feels wonderful being in the beautiful space you planned and designed. Each day I feel very proud to be a teacher at this campus."
– Kristine Tsung, 5th Grade Teacher, Lila Bringhurst Elementary School

School District
Fremont Unified School District

Size
97,631 sq.ft. (New Construction)

Completion Date
February 2020

Final Construction Cost
$45.3M

Features

Elementary School
TK/Kindergarten
New Construction
New Campus
Multi-Story
Classrooms
Multipurpose Room
Media Center