From the 2026 Educational Interiors Showcase: Fieldstone Middle School Renovations Project
Key Highlights
- Repurposed part of the library to create a dedicated STEAM instructional space for hands-on learning.
- Redesigned remaining areas to include flexible group zones and quiet study niches for diverse learning styles.
- Supports modern, collaborative, and individualized learning modalities within a cohesive library environment.
As part of a districtwide referendum to address evolving educational needs and modernize building systems, the Montvale School District undertook a strategic renovation of its middle school library. The project focused on reclaiming and reimagining underutilized interior space to maximize functionality within the existing structure.
A portion of the original library was repurposed to create a STEAM instructional space that supports contemporary, hands-on learning. The remaining library area was thoughtfully redesigned to accommodate a wide range of learning modalities, balancing flexible group instruction zones with quieter, more intimate reading and study niches integrated seamlessly into the architecture.
Read more about the Fieldstone Middle School Renovations Project and view a photo gallery at SchoolDesigns.com.