Asa Mercer Middle School

Asa Mercer Middle School, designed by Bassetti Architects, is a 176,000-square-foot, multi-story facility to house up to 1,000 students. The new school will replace the former school which was constructed back to the 1950s. Paying homage to the history of the school and the rich diversity of the surrounding community was important to consider during planning. Multiple zoning changes were required for the design of the school. With over 95% of the primary structure comprised of wood, the new facility was designed to maximize the benefits of mass timber. The building will feature CLT panels suspended by tension cables and sloped wood columns. Cornerstone will complete the project in time for the 2025/2026 school year.