Sparta Area Schools
The construction of a new Spartan Stadium and athletic complex replaced the district’s aging stadium and provided the Sparta community with a new football and soccer stadium that accommodates 2,500 people, along with a new track, concessions building, restroom building, team room building, and artificial turf field. In addition to the stadium, the project included new varsity baseball and softball fields, a new practice football field, and parking improvements. The vision for the new middle school was to create collaborative environments that inspire learning and instruction, provide connection to the outdoors through natural light and outdoor learning spaces, and offer a welcoming community atmosphere while ensuring school safety isn’t compromised. The building is composed of four neighborhoods – each with four classrooms, a STEM room, a special education room, and a maker space. The neighborhoods are connected by a central learning stair. A renovation of the existing middle school made way for a new early childhood center. To minimize disruptions to the school year schedule, Christman implemented a fast-paced construction schedule to complete as much work as possible during school breaks and summer months.
Location: Grand Rapids
Market: K-12
Delivery Method: Construction Manager
Architect: GMB Architecture + Engineering