• CESD’s new campus will feature a combined 86,000 square feet of learning space that celebrates Biltmore Prep’s dual immersion learning model��

• Through a phased approach, the campus will remain fully operational during construction of new buildings.��

• The project is scheduled to be completed in Winter 2027, with students transitioning to new classrooms in time for the 2027-2028 school year.��

PHOENIX��— Creighton Elementary School District (Creighton) recently broke ground on a comprehensive campus replacement project for Biltmore Preparatory Academy in Phoenix, which will provide entirely new infrastructure to accommodate increased student populations and modernized, collaborative learning. Designed by SPS+ Architects and being constructed by McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (McCarthy), the project��aims to celebrate the unique biliterate learning culture and rich history of the Biltmore Prep community through a redefined campus design.��

District leaders described the��project��(Creighton’s first-ever active campus rebuild)��as��a historic milestone for��the��community.����

“Our priority is ensuring that our students��remain safely engaged in their learning without missing a beat, even as a brand-new future rises right beside them,” the district shared in a statement.��“We��aren’t��just building classrooms; we are creating a space that celebrates our rich, biliterate culture and mirrors the vibrancy of the Latin American heritages we honor every day.”��

Biltmore Prep’s reimagined campus will��include a��brand-new administration and cafeteria building, and a two-story elementary classroom building with modernized K-5 classrooms. With its dual immersion teaching model, where students transition from English to Spanish learning throughout the week, every space has been thoughtfully designed with color and texture tied to the language of instruction. Students will associate the physical learning environment with the learning content.��

The two-story middle school building will house all sixth through eighth grade classes, featuring��a state-of-the-art media and learning center, hands-on STEM labs,��a maker��space, and dedicated rooms for music and the arts. The crown jewel is a ‘learning stair’ — a large amphitheater-style staircase designed to provide flexible reading spaces, group��work��and collaboration for students.��

Each building will feature distinct, vibrant collaboration spaces, equipped with flexible seating to encourage students to engage in bilingual conversations and create opportunities for inspiration and creativity within these multicultural areas.��

Tying it all together, the campus will make��great use��of its existing multipurpose gymnasium (built in 2019) as a central hub for play and gathering throughout construction. All four buildings will frame a stunning central courtyard anchored by a larger outdoor learning stair as a key architectural feature, cascading from the second story of the elementary building into the courtyard. This feature will provide opportunities for outdoor classes, student performances, assemblies, and parent-teacher events.��

“The Creighton District started the project with a lofty goal, to go beyond the surface and embody biliteracy at a deeper level, in materials, spatial relations and site planning,” said Morgan Ellis, K-12��Director at SPS+ Architects. “As an architect, these are the projects we dream of.”��

The project��will also embrace opportunities to engage with students and staff in both Spanish and English,��as all communication and signage surrounding the project will be conducted in both languages.��

“McCarthy has had the honor of walking these halls, supporting this campus, and being a part of this community for years, and we are excited about this next chapter for BPA,”��said Project Director Paul Kubik.��“Every time we take on a campus rebuild, we have the privilege of becoming ingrained into the school’s culture, and that runs especially deep here.”��

With the project scheduled to complete around November 2027, the newly reimagined Biltmore Prep will celebrate the long-standing culture of the community while expanding the school’s capacity from��nearly 500��students and 60 staff to��roughly 750��students and 75 staff.��

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—General contracting and construction management company Adolfson & Peterson has worked in concert with charter school operator Candeo Schools on a revision to Candeo North Scottsdale, located in Phoenix’s greater metropolitan area.

The renovation and expansion of Candeo North Scottsdale, located at 7191 Ashler Hills Dr., entailed a two-phased approach necessary to both add new educational space as well as update older classrooms and facilities on the campus. Adolfson & Peterson built two new buildings entirely from scratch, as well as renovated existing buildings. The general contractor also gave some nip-tuck treatment to recreation areas and various other outdoor spaces used by students, visitors and staff.

The first phase of work at Candeo North encompassed extensive updating to the school’s administrative building. Adolfson & Peterson had to renovate the building’s concrete floors, which needed to be sealed and painted to make them as moisture-proof as possible. Other Phase I work entailed upgrading the school’s courtyard and expanding its playground, as well as landscaping the parking lot.

Phase II labors entailed the two new buildings themselves. One was a 7,902-square-foot edifice that will be home to a half-dozen classrooms, lockers, break rooms and storage areas. The second building, encompassing 2,470 square feet, contains three up-to-date classrooms, a mechanical room, electrical closet and “fire riser” room. On the exterior, Adolfson & Peterson also fashioned a covered courtyard as part and parcel of the second phase.

SPS+ Architects, based in Scottsdale, designed the school’s renovations and new buildings.

The sizzling summer sun caused several delays, likely for worker safety. Furthermore, the ongoing pandemic required extra cautions to ensure the safety at the jobsite for workers. However, Adolfson & Peterson was still able to bring in the project months ahead of deadline.

Scott Salyer, vice president of operations for Adolfson & Peterson, said that his firm has worked with Candeo Schools on various other projects throughout the years, and thus there was a common aim to surmount such obstacles.

“When the pandemic hit, we collaborated closely with Candeo Schools, SPS+ Architects and local subcontractors to problem-solve many of the issues that other projects were experiencing,” Salyer said. “We’re pleased with the outcome and confident the school’s additions and renovations leave it fully equipped to effectively educate and accommodate students in one of the fastest-growing suburbs of Phoenix.”

“Our work with Adolfson & Peterson has been a smooth and impressive experience,” added Dr. Stephanie Musser, founder and CEO of Candeo Schools. “The care and responsiveness they have shown in meeting our school’s goals has been readily apparent from the start. The result is a customized, beautiful campus tailored to the needs of our community and our education program.”

Adolfson & Peterson has operated in the Phoenix area for decades. Their other local school construction projects include the Academies of Math and Science, BASIS Charter Schools throughout the Valley, Williams Field High School and the Maricopa Institute of Technology.

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