Great schools produce even better students, and at Edison Elementary, innovative scholastic design paves the way for student success at every step of the educational journey. Cost-effectiveness for the Salt Lake City School District was paramount, and the school’s design met the bill with an efficient, streamlined design.

The school’s welcoming facade, adorned with colorful rectangular metal panels staggered vertically among multi-sized rectangular windows, creates an engaging geometry and color scheme that is echoed throughout the school. Inside, colorful rectangular wall tiles and richly hued suspended acoustic panels create visual interest and positivity, bringing the cheerful outer aesthetic indoors. Thoughtful interior touches like vivid wall paint hues, colorful furniture, and gymnasium striping amplify the school’s playful design, while suspended rectangular lights and a colorful geometric art motif at the administration desk add even more uplifting visuals. The school’s ample windows let plenty of daylight into learning spaces, promoting both student well-being and energy efficiency.

Safety was also prioritized in the school’s design with secure entry and classroom lockdown control doors, which foster a safe and secure learning environment. During construction, smart phasing and planning ensured minimal classroom disruption and ensured that the district could control access to the classroom area of the building and facilitate public use of the gym after hours.

The school, its expanded playfields, and parking areas were completed in fall 2019, in time for the Edison Eagles to soar to new heights for the new school year.