The new Evergreen Elementary continues a long standing tradition in Lakebay of welcoming students and visitors like family. Designed for Peninsula School District, the 49,500 square foot, two story replacement school serves Pre K through 5th grade in a warm, adaptable environment where children are greeted by name each morning and supported every day.
Peninsula School District
Classrooms are complemented by a dedicated maker space and several flex spaces distributed throughout the building, giving teachers and students a high degree of flexibility in how learning unfolds. These shared zones support collaboration, creativity, and hands-on exploration while allowing the school to adapt to evolving programs and teaching styles across grade levels.
Imagined as a metaphorical “living room,” the commons sits front and center, defined by tall glazing and honey-toned wood ceilings that extend a warm, welcoming invitation to enter. The balance of the activities wing, including the gymnasium, music room, and performance platform, is carefully zoned for easy after-hours access for public use, maintaining security from the academic areas. An additional community room further strengthens the school’s role as a gathering place beyond direct educational purpose.
Lakebay is remote, and Evergreen’s scale, organization, and distributed collaboration spaces foster connectedness among students, staff, and families. The design supports both structured instruction and informal interaction, promoting a close knit culture among families and neighbors of the Lakebay community.
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