Elmwood Park CUSD 401 Elmwood Park High School

During the summer of 2014, ICI completed two concurrent expansion and renovation projects for District 401. In addition to an expansion and renovation project at Elmwood Elementary, the District embarked upon a major expansion and upgrades at Elmwood Park High School. Beginning in June, ICI constructed a 16,000 square foot addition housing six science labs, a tiered lecture area and common space for group collaboration. The labs allow the District to expand upon their current science curriculum; ultimately better preparing students for college.

The expansion is situated along the front (northwestern edge) of the building for two reasons: it allows the school to develop a more secure entry point and it allows the school to repurpose several existing science labs into new learning space all while creating a dynamic, twenty-first century learning environment for the District. [CONT.’D]

[CONT.’D] The District also hired ICI for interior renovations to improve the mechanical function of the building. Additionally, all of the existing windows were replaced for enhanced energy performance.

ICI was hired by CUSD 401 in early 2013 through a competitve selection process. When asked why the District selected ICI, former Business Manager Tom Zelek, provided the following insight:

“We selected ICI for our Master Program based on the experience of the Team Leaders and their ability to plan and solve problems. They instilled the confidence of ‘looking out for the best interests of the District’. We would recommend their services.”

Photography provided courtesy of DLA Architects, Ltd.