As part of an extensive 2020 Capital Improvement Project (CIP), the Chautauqua Lake Central School District sought to modernize their serving, kitchen and cafeterias to provide a more inviting, collegiate-style dining experience for their PK-12 students.
Photographer: Tim Wilkes
Client
Chautauqua Lake Central School District
Location
Mayville, New York
Total Project Cost
Part of a $17.5 M Capital Improvement Project
Project Type
Cafeterias
Completed
2023
Size
8,852 sq. ft.
Services
Architecture, Civil/Site Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Interior Design, Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, Structural Engineering
Key Contact
Jason Benfante
To establish a welcoming dining area with diverse seating options, interior furniture selections yielded plenty of booths and high-top tables, many of which are on wheels, which allows students to easily customize the space to their needs and preferences. Other strategic design decisions included the incorporation of school branding, along with navy and white accent colors throughout to further promote school spirit and community pride.
Additionally, an underutilized room adjacent to the cafeteria was converted into a multipurpose, flex-use space for students, staff and members of the community to congregate in. With movable glass panels separating the space from the rest of the dining area, the room accommodates a range of activities like student group meetings, class lectures and after-school events.
Envisioned alongside district leaders, every design detail works together to facilitate the perfect place for Chautauqua Lake students to eat, relax and socialize in. Furthermore, the school’s revitalized “Café Spaces” continue to serve as an impressive centerpiece that the entire community can appreciate for years to come.
