Logan Elementary School Restoration | Columbia, SC

Constructed in 1913, Logan Elementary was the first public school built in Columbia, SC. As the urban neighborhood surrounding this National Historic Register school experienced re-growth and revitalization, the district chose to reinvest in the building to create a state-of-the-art, flagship school. The renovation, completed in 1999, required the addition of a gymnasium, abatement of hazardous materials, and provisions for handicapped accessibility, parking, and bus drop-off. Additionally, three classrooms and a corridor were transformed into a library. The challenge was to preserve the historic integrity of the structure while meeting the current district program requirements and modernizing the facility. This successful restoration avoided the need to build a new urban facility, resulted in increased property values for surrounding homes, and led to a reinvestment in the school by the community.