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Becker Morgan Group Recognized for Outstanding Educational Design
Showell Elementary School Awarded the AIA Chesapeake Bay Citation Award

The American Institute of Architects Chesapeake Bay Chapter (AIA CBC) awarded Becker Morgan Group a Citation Award for Non-Residential Architecture for the design of Showell Elementary School.

Welcoming students for the 2021-2022 school year this state-of-the-art elementary school was designed hand in hand with the school community. The LEED Gold school puts learning on display and exposes students to sustainable practices, while connecting indoor instruction with the outdoors, which is a feature of “biophilic design”. One of the notable design elements is the ability of the stage in the cafeteria to be used for indoor as well as outdoor audiences by way of a large glass overhead sectional door.

Brad Hastings, AIA Principal-In-Charge of this project and leader of Becker Morgan Group’s educational practice area notes his appreciation of the firm’s client, “We are very fortunate to work with forward-thinking clients such as Worcester County Public Schools who prioritize learning environments for their students. We are proud to provide a cost-conscious, energy efficient facility that can inspire and motivate young learners. At the end of the day, it is all about the students, and we are proud to have played a role in bringing this facility to life.” This is the second project to be honored with a design award for Worcester County Public Schools and Becker Morgan Group, with Snow Hill High School having been recognized in 2017.

About Becker Morgan Group

Established in 1983, Becker Morgan Group is a leader in architecture, engineering, surveying, land planning, and interior design in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions of the United States. The full-service design firm delivers award-winning work in education, healthcare, public safety, hospitality, commercial, government, residential, and land development. Learn more at www.beckermorgan.com.