The Showalter Middle School STEAM Classroom Building Addition was a modernization project within the Tukwila School District, aimed at providing a dynamic, 21st-century learning environment. The project was part of a larger
$100 million capital bond package designed to alleviate overcrowding and
reduce reliance on portable classrooms.

 

The addition features a dedicated academic wing for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM). Along with the new classroom space, the project includes an expanded gymnasium, cafeteria, and commons area. The existing school, originally built in 1937, received system upgrades, including new carpets, rooftop units, a boiler, and updated security systems.

 

The design emphasizes collaborative and flexible learning spaces that can adapt to different teaching needs and where students can engage, contribute, and integrate hands-on learning. Rolluda Architects was the Architect of Record and provided predesign, planning, design, and construction administration.