A modern building featuring a sleek design, large windows, an American flag, and ample green space in a serene setting.

Venice Elementary School

Client: Venice CUSD

Project Type: New Construction

Practice Area(s): PK-12 Education, Civic + Municipal, Recreation

Specialty: Planning + Programming, Architecture + Interior Design, High-Performance Design

After their previous school was condemned, students were sent to a temporary facility miles away. This new school restores a sense of community for students and neighbors, opening the town’s only gym and the cafeteria for events. The library offers multiple spaces to connect or read solo.

A bright, welcoming reception area features a curved desk, colorful wall panels, cozy seating, and a nearby bookshelf filled with children's books.

A bright, modern library space features bookshelves, cozy seating areas, and study tables, creating an inviting atmosphere for reading and learning.

A bright cafeteria features modern design elements, colorful accents, and several long tables, with students seated and engaging.

A modern classroom featuring desks, a book storage area, and two students engaged in different activities, with a calming purple backdrop.

FGM Architects stands apart as the most comprehensive, innovative, and dependable school architectural firm I have encountered. FGMA played a pivotal role in transforming a challenging situation into a meaningful, lasting asset that truly serves and belongs to the community.

Dr. Ed Hightower

Owner's Rep