The new academic wing at St. Michael’s Country Day School connects the van Beuren Building with historic Mason House, creating a shared academic center for the lower and middle schools. Within the expanded van Beuren Building, a library and combined science facility are joined by early childhood programs, middle school classrooms, technology and tutorial spaces, and administrative offices.
Because the campus lies within Newport’s historic district, the addition was designed with careful attention to scale, materials, rooflines, and windows. These elements establish a consistent architectural character across buildings from different eras while giving students and faculty easier access to shared academic resources.
