Owen-Ames-Kimball completes renovation
Grand Rapids - Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. has completed the renovation of the 181,000 square foot Burton Elementary and Middle School. The original building was constructed by Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. in 1925. In 2007, Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. returned to modernize and expand the facility while preserving its historical character. Some of the building uniqueness’ include the integration of two schools, Elementary and Middle, into one facility, while maintaining the individuality of each school. This is accomplished by individual gymnasiums, cafeterias, and public areas, as well as separate traffic flow patterns once outside the welcoming glass atrium lobby. The Elementary School resides on the first floor and includes a full playground in the school’s courtyard, as well as an innovative media center, a 549 seat auditorium, and a full service kitchen to accommodate the students for both breakfast and lunch. The second and third floors house the classrooms, gymnasium, and commons areas for the Middle School.
