New Early Learning Center
STEM, nutrition, and active play learning hubs tailored to early learners…
New Elementary School designed to make learning more flexible
New Elementary School design takes shape next to the existing building that dates to 1929…
Renovations and New Amenities at Existing Park
From lighting to fields, park improvements are a home run…
Reimagined Learning Spaces
Tech-savvy and cutting-edge with clusters of large and small meeting spaces, teacher gathering areas, and labs.
Making a Middle School
A school community rethinks an existing Jr. High, transforming it into a Middle School.
Putting the Cool in Culinary Arts
A renovated kitchen culinary lab and classroom designed from the top down for a new Culinary Arts Program.
Fieldhouse Rises from the Rubble
Following the collapse of their sports dome in an ice storm, the community rallied…
Transforming an Existing High School for Today’s Learners
This first Phase of a massive, comprehensive renovation tailored to the high school’s pedagogy creates a variety of new learning spaces.
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Long-Range Plan at Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School
Milestone Projects in the ongoing implementation of the Long-Range Plan at Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School
Is Your School Safe?
Safety & security are a major topic in today’s schools, but what is the right answer… In the Winter 2019 issue of the Illinois Association of School Business Officials’ Update magazine, Cindy Dykas with Worth School District 127 and I discuss school security. The article is a step-by-step task list to develop a safety and security plan for your unique school community. Read more:
It’s not the Kitchen, It’s the Culture
A proactive office environment starts with day to day responsibility…
BUILDING DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION Releases GIANTS 300 REPORT
GIANTS 300 REPORT
Dwain Recognized for 40 Years
DLA Architects’ CEO Dwain Lutzow was honored the 2019 AIA Northeast Illinois Design Awards Gala…
GDUSA honors DLA Architects with Design Award
The newly redesigned DLA Architects website has received national recognition from GDUSA (Graphic Design USA magazine) in the Internet Design category.
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