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Mapleton Early Childhood Center

Alan Ford Architects completed the Master Plan, and then proceeded to partner with RTA Architects for the design of the Mapleton Early Childhood Center Project. This project converted the historic Mapleton Elementary School, which closed in 2003, into a new early childhood learning center. This new facility serves infants up to 5-year olds.

The project team focused on designing to the 21st century while maintaining the integrity of the historical building. It has been the recipient of 9 significant design awards.

Awards the project has received:

• 2014 AGC ACE (top) Award for Best Building Project Under $10M

• Historic Boulder – 2014 Preservation Award – Presented for the Extraordinary Rehabilitation of the Mapleton School

• City of Boulder – Historic Preservation Award – Presented on May 19th, 2014 by the City of Boulder’s Landmarks Board in recognition of the exemplary work in historic preservation

• ABC Colorado 2014 EIC – 1st Place Historical Restoration/Renovation Category

• AIA Denver – Allied Design Professional Honor Award

• ENR Mountain States 2014 1st Place – Renovation/Restoration Award

• Building Design & Construction 2014 National Reconstruction Awards Gold Award Recipient

• CEFPI Rocky Mountain Chapter – 2014 Summit Design Award

Client: City of Boulder / Boulder Valley School District

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Date: 2008-2013 (Feasibility Study 2008) Area: 21,000 SF

Area: 22,000 sf

*Joint venture between Alan Ford Architects and RTA Architects

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