Seneca Group, A Cumming Group Company
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K-12 Education

Seattle Country Day School Master Plan and Renovation

Seattle Country Day School

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Seattle, WA

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Development of a 35K SF campus expansion and modernization program
  • Guided the project through Master Use Permit and building permit approvals
  • Delivered a new Middle School building, playfield, parking, and renovations to existing campus facilities
  • Coordinated extensive neighborhood outreach and community engagement efforts to support project approvals
Project size

35K SF

Completion date

2007

Challenge

Seattle Country Day School sought to expand and modernize its campus to support a growing student population and evolving educational programs while maintaining its identity as an independent K-8 school. The project required balancing new construction, campus renovations, parking, and playfield improvements within a constrained urban site and residential neighborhood. Successfully navigating entitlements, neighborhood concerns, fundraising efforts, and phased construction while maintaining school operations required careful planning and stakeholder alignment.

Solution

We served as development manager for the master planning, design, permitting, and construction of the campus expansion program. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, Facilities Committee, school leadership, architects, contractors, and community stakeholders, we guided project visioning, consultant selection, contract negotiations, permitting, budgeting, scheduling, and construction management. Our team also supported funding efforts and community relations, helping build consensus around a phased implementation strategy that prioritized a new Middle School building, playfield, and supporting campus improvements.

Outcome & Impact

The project transformed Seattle Country Day School’s campus, providing modern learning environments, expanded outdoor recreation space, improved parking, and enhanced campus functionality. The phased improvements strengthened the school’s ability to support its educational mission while creating a foundation for future growth and investment. The master plan established a long-term roadmap that continues to influence campus development and strategic planning initiatives today.

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K-12 Education
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Carlson Architects

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S. D. Deacon

General Contractor

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