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SEI Design Group was recently awarded the Stepping Stones Learning Center Relocation and Renovation Project. The Center will be relocating to an existing building in Rochester, NY.  The project includes the renovation of 50,000 square feet for: classrooms, clinic spaces for children and specialists, family training and observation rooms, conference areas, gymnasium, an all-purpose room, administrative offices, indoor and outdoor play areas, school bus drop-off and pick-up area, and a 200-car parking lot.

The Schuylerville CSD project was recently published in Learning By Design as Outstanding Project 2011.  You can read the project and award info here.  Congrats to all involved!

Congratulations to Naples Central School District!  Voters approved a $21,710,000 capital construction project which involves improvements to both the Jr/ Sr High School and Elementary School.  A major portion of the work will take place at the Jr/ Sr High School and includes cafeteria/kitchen/entry addition, pool addition, CAD classroom addition, and improvements to gym/ locker room, technology, mechanical, electrical, security, infrastructure, ADA, roofing, and sitework.

Congratulations to Lansingburgh CSD on their $18.5M project bond vote, approved by district voters on December 7, 2010.  The scope of work involves high school athletic field upgrades, including an artificial turf football field, instructional technology improvements, and infrastructure improvements.

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest client, Ellicottville CSD.  We will be working with the District on their Building Condition Surveys and Master Plan.  The District will then prioritize items for a Capital Project.  If you haven’t been fortunate enough to visit the area, you can view some gorgeous photos and video.

Congratulations to Holley Central School District!  Voters approved the District’s  $27.4 million Phase 2 Capital Improvements project.   The scope of work includes renovations and upgrades to the elementary school and middle/high school, multi-purpose room addition at the middle/high school, site improvements and new bus maintenance facility.

Congratulations to Chatham Central School District!  District voters approved two propositions for their Capital Project; the first addresses infrastructure, ADA, energy and educational program needs. The second proposition is the replacement of aging athletic poles and lights.

Voters in Honeoye Falls-Lima CSD approved Phase 1 of their Master Plan.  This $32M project consists of significant additions and alterations throughout the District.  A turf field is anticipated for this summer.  SEI Design Group has been assisting the District with the planning and is excited to proceed to schematic design on the project.

We would like to welcome our newest client, Naples CSD.  SEI Design Group is the architect for their Phase II Capital Project which includes site construction, renovations and alterations at the Elementary and Secondary Schools.  A tentative referendum is planned for Spring 2010.

Congratulations to Brushton-Moira Central School District for passing their EXCEL project which includes energy conservation measures such as alternative heating systems, and also building security.

Now the fun begins as we start completing the design, and getting the plans and specifications ready for NYSED approval!