Saddle River Day School has appointed DIGroup (DIG) as architect of record to design their new Hall of Science & Entrepreneurship. The building will provide a state-of-the-art facility for students to explore science, critical thinking and entrepreneurship. It is also the centerpiece of the Saddle River school’s Building the Future campaign which will include more parking and a turf athletic field.
DIG is leading architectural design, project planning and oversight of both the design and construction process. The New Brunswick-based company is an award-winning architecture, interior and graphic design firm specializing in educational facilities. DIG is also a certified Minority-Owned, Disadvantaged and Small Business Enterprise (MBE/DBE/SBE).
“We had the privilege of working with DIG on the design of our new hall of science and entrepreneurship, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional,” said Jalaj Desai, Head of School. “From the very beginning, their team demonstrated an impressive level of professionalism, ensuring that every detail of the project was handled with care and precision.”
The 32,000-square-foot Hall of Science & Entrepreneurship will house 13 classrooms, 5 small group instruction rooms, which will include specialty learning spaces and science labs. These new instructional spaces will support math and science courses including physics, engineering and advanced placement studies. Additionally the new building also will accommodate faculty offices, collaborative and social spaces and a new admissions center.
“We are thrilled to partner with Saddle River Day School on this exciting project that will serve as an important cornerstone of the school’s beautiful 25.5-acre suburban campus,” said Jeffrey Venezia, Principal at DIG. “The entire DIG team is committed to creating modern spaces that support student success and innovation while enriching the entire academic and social experience for all. We look forward to collaborating with the entire school community, from school leadership and faculty to students and parents.”
