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EDUCATION PORTFOLIO
“EDUCATION IS NOT PREPARATION
FOR LIFE; EDUCATION IS LIFE
ITSELF.” - JOHN DEWEY
Lifelong learning is one of the most effective Lifelong learners are happier, healthier
ways to deal with change, and change is and live longer. Those who continue with
constant. formal education have a significant financial
advantage over the course of a lifetime.
During the last fifty years, constant scientific
and technological innovation and changes At L.R. Kimball, we are all about designing
have had a profound effect on learning needs spaces for people to learn. We are committed
and styles. In an ideal world, K-16 learning to the development of lifelong learning
environments should offer students a seamless environments for all ages because of the many
and age-appropriate progression toward the benefits it affords both the individual and the
next stages of life. community.
One of the most influential management A well-educated citizenry makes for a better
writers, Peter Drucker, wrote: “We now accept
the fact that learning is a lifelong process society for all of us.
of keeping abreast of change. And the most
pressing task is to teach people how to learn.”
From innovative 21st century learning environments, to new
methods of collaboration, L.R. Kimball is passionately
redefining the architecture of education.
Founded in 1953, L.R. Kimball is recognized project types, from campus master plans to new
as one of the nation’s leading professional and renovated academic buildings, from football
service companies offering architecture and stadiums to laboratories.
engineering services to a diverse range of public
and private-sector clients. L.R. Kimball is a Division of TranSystems. For
more than 55 years, TranSystems has provided
With five offices in PA, we employ over 150 engineering and architectural planning, design
architects, engineers, designers, and support and construction solutions to enhance the
staff. Our clients benefit from our deep bench movement of goods and people across today’s
of talented professionals and effective quality integrated transportation infrastructure. Its
control procedures that result in award winning, professionals in more than 35 offices throughout
timely, cost-efficient projects. the U.S. perform a broad range of services
to all sectors of the transportation and
The firm’s strong technical expertise coupled federal marketplaces. Services are delivered
with its deep creative vision and architectural throughout the asset life cycle, from concept
and engineering capabilities has cemented to construction to long-term operations,
L.R. Kimball’s position as a leader in educational maintenance and rehabilitation.
design and project management. Clients rely on
L.R. Kimball to design and manage more than L.R. Kimball’s design of flexible, real-world
500 projects annually. Embracing a “one team” classrooms, labs and support spaces motivate
attitude that facilitates a multi-disciplinary, and inspire students to develop the skill sets
holistic approach to design and project delivery, they need to succeed in a competitive business
the firm’s portfolio encompasses an array of environment.
Westmoreland County Community College - New Latrobe Education Center, Latrobe, PA
EDUCATION AT THE INTERSECTION Expanding vistas
It works both ways…not only do younger students gain
knowledge of worlds they might not have known existed,
Education, as with almost everything in the 21st century, is student mentors gain hands-on experience and a real world
evolving rapidly in order to stay current with advancements understanding of their specialties. L.R. Kimball creates the
in science, technology and communication. While learning environments in which these two worlds co-exist – we believe
in student centered schools that support agile and connected
HIGHER
models may differ, there exist critical intersections programs. We create spaces for exploration and innovation,
that create transformational environments that inspire where students develop the needed skills to become college and
excellence and equip students with timeless skillsets. career ready.
EDUCATION
When industry and academics converge,
K-12 learning becomes doing.
It began with college co-op programs that seamlessly linked real
world experience with academic theory. Soon students were
turning dorm rooms into innovation labs, and we have only
begun to unlock the potential of linking industry to students. At
L.R. Kimball, we are envisioning the next generation of maker
spaces, in which the fab labs are the bridges connecting ideas to
realization.
The connected community
Technology, collaboration and individual learning are an integral part
of every student’s life. Beginning in preschool and continuing through
graduate school, these three elements are the building blocks for school
and life. They are also the new building blocks for educational facilities,
and L.R. Kimball sees our designs moving from buildings to environments
INDUSTRY Giving students the workforce skills they
need, and putting those skills to practice
- with an emphasis on facilities that are student centered, comfortable,
flexible and transformable, facilities that can accommodate various Future ready students…industry professionals have the skills
and the knowledge that can bridge the gap between students
teaching methodologies and multiple learning modalities. and their future work life. When industry professionals connect
with a classroom, not only do they share with students the skills
needed, they serve as role models and inspire students to reach
for the moon. Our team at L.R. Kimball is expert in creating
the types of spaces that support this life changing experience,
seamlessly combining the classroom with collaborative teaming
environments.
“EDUCATION IS THE MOST
POWERFUL WEAPON YOU
CAN USE TO CHANGE THE
WORLD.” - NELSON MANDELA
College and university facilities have
become so much more than a space in
which to deliver a lecture. A review of
current research concludes that a lack of a
high-quality learning spaces can influence
a teacher’s ability to teach and a student’s
ability to learn.
Put simply, the facility decisions we make
do matter.
If higher education is to serve our
nation and its citizens in an ever more
competitive marketplace, they need to
be designed to support both traditional
classroom/lecture-based learning
as well as evolving pedagogies that
fully embrace new forms of digital,
independent and crowd-sourced learning.
Innovation is at the heart of every project
we design. Our designers remain nimble and
stay abreast of technology developments to
help your organization adapt and transform
at light speed in order to remain viable in
The Penn State University - Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, University Park Campus the global marketplace of education.
Our goal is to provide a higher
education platform that encourages
dialogue and interaction to teach
and empower the next generation
of leaders.
Every academic project is unique in its response to context,
mission and user needs. However, successful projects share
one characteristic – they all must support the learning process.
Our portfolio encompasses a diverse range project types, from
campus master plans to new academic buildings, from football
stadiums to fusion laboratories.
Middlesex County College - New South Hall Science Building, Edison, NJ
Our work is inspired by our
understanding of education in
a global context, which means
The Shipley School - Lower School Expansion*
that our sources of inspiration
From an urban campus in Cairo to an ephemeral performing arts
center in the bucolic Pennsylvania countryside, our projects are
inspired by their context; and the design response embraces
are as vast as the night sky.
both the end user and the community at large.
The Penn State University - Rec Hall, University Park Campus
Delaware State University - Administration Building* Muhlenberg College - Trexler Pavillion for Theater and Dance*
William Penn Charter School Master Plan*
The success of any College is determined by the strength
of its academic programs, the quality of its administration,
faculty and staff, and the beauty and organization of its
physical environment.
Bucknell University Master Plan*
Delaware State University - Life Sciences Building*
“CHILDREN MUST BE TAUGHT HOW As educators, you are immersed in the
TO THINK, NOT WHAT TO THINK.” - most transformational period in American
education in decades. New technologies
and student-centered learning are
MARGARET MEAD
replacing messy chalkboards and one-size-
fits-all classrooms.
Proven problem solving and critical
thinking skills are becoming as important
for students as academic performance.
Dynamic, collaborative instruction that
prepares today’s graduates for in-demand
professions is starting to separate good
school districts from great ones.
L.R. Kimball understands the opportunities
that come with this magnitude of change.
Calling on our 65-year history in K-12
design, we recently transformed our
educational project approach from a
traditional one that relied on Department
of Education specifications to one that
now brings innovative best practices and
world-class thought leadership directly to
the classroom.
Our 21st century learning environments are
based on three principles:
- Fiscal responsibility to ensure that the
project delivers the highest value return
for students and taxpayers, especially as
it relates to efficiency and innovation.
- Strong academic performance based on
spaces that serve as catalysts for truly
inspired learning.
- Environmental and economical
sustainability so that the investment
yields the greatest return for the
community.
The end result? Vibrant, engaging and
relevant education spaces that inspire
Danville Area School District - New Primary School
excellence.
Delaware Valley University - Life Sciences Building*
Research into both education and workplace culture shows that more
collaboration and the use of different spaces for differen work modes
correlates to higher levels of creativity and motivation.
Delaware Valley University*
For six decades, L.R. Kimball has been building the schools
that inspire students to invent the next turbine, perform on
Broadway, and succeed in major league sports. We understand
that the path to potential is deeply affected by one’s learning
environment; and we are committed to helping every student
fully realize their talents.
Shippensburg University - H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center*
Wagner College - Foundation Hall* Georgian Court Univeristy Chapel* Central York High School2 MILLION
MORE THAN
SQUARE FEET AND OVER
68 YEARS IN BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE EDUCATION CLIENTS
HIGHER EDUCATION
American University Cairo
West Chester University
Westmoreland Community College
Coatesville Area School District
Conemaugh Township Area School District
$325 MILLION
Bucknell University Widener University Danville School District
HIGHER EDUCATION Bryn Mawr College
Burlington City Community College K-12 PRIVATE
Deemston School District
Derry Township School District
EXPERIENCE: California University American School of Paris Dover Area School District
IN CONSTRUCTION VALUE OF LEED Ceder Crest College
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
American School of Warsaw
Delbarton School
Diocese of Pittsburgh
East Lycoming School District
CERTIFIED PROJECTS Community College of Philadelphia Father Ryan High School East Orange Public Schools
2.5 MILLION+
Cumberland County College Frankfurt International School East Stroudsburg Area School District
First LEED© Certified Higher Delaware State University Graded, The American School of Sao Paulo Forbes Road School District
Education Ballpark in the Country The Hill School Forest Hills School District
Eastern College
One of the First LEED Gold Certfied
SQUARE FEET OF SPACE DESIGNED Elizabethtown College Holy Name Elementary School Franklin Township School District
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K-12 Schools in the Country Gywnedd Mercy University Marymount International School, Paris Galloway Township Public Schools
Haverford College William Penn Charter School Gateway School District
$400 MILLION+ Indiana University of Pennsylvania The Shipley School Greater Johnstown School District
K-12 EXPERIENCE: Lafayette College
La Salle University K-12 PUBLIC
Hanover Public School District
Hamilton Township School District
80+ SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN CONSTRUCTION VALUE Misericordia University Altoona Area School District Harmony Area School District
Moravian College Albert Gallatin Area School District Highlands School District
81 HIGHER EDUCATION CLIENTS
Mount Aloysius College Archdiocese of Philadelphia Huntingdon School District
25 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS
Muhlenberg College Armstrong School District Jefferson-Morgan School District
NJ State Police Academy Bellefonte School District Juniata Valley School District
Notre Dame University Bellwood-Antis School District Lawrence Township School District
600+
Penn Highlands Community College Bethel Park School District Long Branch School District
460+ K-12 PROJECTS PROJECTS Pennsylvania Area Community College Blairsville-Saltsburg School District Loyalsock Township School District
Pennsylvania State University Boone County Schools Northern Potter School District
Boonton Township School District Pittsburgh Public Schools
15 STATES
Ramapo Community College
$800 MILLION+
Rowan University Brownsville Area School District Plum Borough School District
Shippensburg University Cambria Heights School District Richland School District
St Francis University Carlynton School District Rose Tree Media School District
Temple University Central York School District State College Area School District
IN CONSTRUCTION VALUE University of Delaware
University of Pennsylvania
Chestnut Ridge School District
Christina School District
School District of Philadelphia
Springfield Township School District
4.7 MILLION DESIGNED SQUARE FEET University of Pittsburgh City of Orange Township School District Washington Township School District
Wagner College Clairton City School District West Chester Area School DistrictWelcome to collective creativity and
the next generation of design.
We are
A 21st century classroom begins in a 21st
century studio. In order to deliver on our
commitment to redefine the architecture
of education, we reimagined the design
process, created a new paradigm and
included new voices.
By building teams based solely on
your needs, we are moving beyond the
traditional architecture and engineering
model and bringing thought leaders from
other disciplines into the design process.
We create dynamic solutions that not only
meet your immediate needs, but your
future aspirations.
It motivates us to collaborate with
thought leaders in education, the arts,
technology and other industries so that
our design can engage and inspire your
students for years to come.
And by working with you to achieve a
common goal, it makes us – and the job we
do – different from others.
This is how the L.R. Kimball team delivers
New Richland Junior/Senior High School
solutions, not just buildings.Headquarters
EBENSBURG, PA
615 West Highland Avenue
Ebensburg, PA 15931-1048
814.472.7700
Additional Offices
PITTSBURGH, PA – DOWNTOWN
Frick Building
437 Grant Street
Suite 812
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412.201.4900
Shippensburg University* PHILADELPHIA, PA
1717 Arch Street
Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.627.2700
STATE COLLEGE, PA
330 Innovation Boulevard
Suite 202
State College, PA 16803
814.867.4566
HARRISBURG, PA
4400 Deer Path Road
Suite 105
Harrisburg, PA 17110-3908
717.221.8820
www.lrkimball.com
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