erstad ARCHITECTS worked with Sage International School since 2013 in the transformation of an existing 85,500 SF shopping mall into a modern Charter School.  Phase I of the project included grades 3 thru 8 covering 31,500 SF The central axis was utilized as the main hallway with existing atrium/skylight above. Vibrant colored walls and fun patterned carpet tiles enhance the youthful atmosphere. The design includes flexible classrooms and breakout spaces and was planned to seamlessly incorporate the Phase II expansion to house all grades K through 12, which was completed in 2016. The old bank lot nearby was transformed into a playing field to tie the new location into an existing Sage campus. In November of 2014, ABC News included the project in a feature on extreme makeovers of vacant mall space in the US.

Awards:
3rd Place – Idaho Business Review Top Projects 2015