Rufus Johnson Associates - KIRKWOOD ELEMENTARY

Front Entrance

Exterior

Front Entrance

Classroom Entrance

Exterior Walkway

Exterior

Patio

Cafeteria Patio

Exterior

Main Lobby

Art Room Entrance

Art Room

Library

Reading Room

Music Room

Gymnasium

Activity Room

Corridor

Cafeteria

Classroom Corridor

Classroom

Kirkwood Elementary School is the fifth facility based on a prototypical design adopted by the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. The school is organized into five distinct zones, including the administrative suite, four learning communities, the media center, dining and activity spaces, and the gymnasium, creating a layout that is clear, efficient, and easy to navigate.

The building features an arched entrance canopy, a large glass atrium, and butterfly-wing clerestories that bring natural daylight into the learning communities while supporting indoor environmental quality. Designed with student safety, functionality, and sustainability in mind, the school incorporates direct circulation, enhanced egress, energy-efficient building systems, and healthy interior materials.

Kirkwood Elementary also emphasizes spaces that support both learning and community use, including dedicated classrooms for music and arts, a media center, gymnasium, and cafeteria. The result is a welcoming and high-performing educational environment that supports students, staff, and the broader community.

CONSULTANTS

Moore Design Services: Civil Engineering / K&S Engineering: Structural

I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc. : Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Protection & Technology / Inman: Food Service

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

R.G. Anderson Company, Inc.