Groves Learning Organization (GLO) is a nonprofit educational ecosystem that empowers each and every unique learner to discover their brilliance. GLO operates Groves Academy and Groves Learning Center in a two-story building that was originally constructed in the 1950s with a number of expansions over time.
Pope Design Group partnered with GLO on a master plan study to re-imagine its campus in order to better support the needs of students and staff. The process included: surveys of leadership, faculty and students, in-depth school tours, department programming interviews, student workshop, and Faculty and staff workshops.
The first phase was a limited remodel that includes modifying the existing Lower School classrooms.
The second phase included updating an enclosed courtyard to create a more multi-purpose year-round space, remodeling Upper School classrooms, adding more flexible meeting spaces and nooks for students, enhancing entrance security and creating gender neutral restrooms.