Painesville Chestnut Elementary

Part of the first phase of OSFC projects which will replace all of the Painesville facilities, the Chestnut Elementary exterior reflects the local Western Reserve architecture with low-profile shingle roofs to blend in with surrounding residential areas. The plan is based on academic neighborhoods, housed in wings, to segregate grade levels.

Each neighborhood includes a multi-purpose Extended Learning Area space. High-activity areas, including the commons/cafeteria, gym, and music rooms are housed in a separate wing. The Center entrance section includes the Media Center, Reading Room and an adjoining Technology Lab.

Separate after-hours entrances encourage community use, while security partitions prohibit access to the academic wings during public activities.