Banneker Elementary School

Client: <a href="https://www.lcps.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Loudoun County Public Schools
Location: Middleburg, VA
Architect: <a href="https://www.archinc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Architecture, Inc.
Size: 61,000 SF

Historic Banneker Elementary School Undergoes Phased Renovation and Addition

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) selected Gilbane Building Company for the phased addition and renovation of Banneker Elementary School due to past successful partnerships coupled with Gilbane’s historic preservation experience. The building and site hold historical significance with the community, and LCPS aims to preserve, restore, and renovate the exterior and interior footprint of the original building. The addition will encompass around 61,000 SF of classroom space, a multipurpose center, and other ancillary rooms. The addition will be multi-phased to keep the school operational throughout the school year, while the renovation will occur on an occupied campus.

Project Overview

Opened in 1948, Banneker is the only existing African American school in Loudoun County that is still operating as an elementary school today
A New multi-purpose room serves as a gymnasium and auditorium
An addition of five classrooms, primarily for kindergarten
Preservation and restoration of the original building’s exterior

Seamlessly blending historic preservation with much-needed modernization, this project will transform Banneker Elementary while maintaining operations.