Clendenin Elementary School designers win architecture merit award
The article below was originally published by WCHS-TV. Some spelling errors from the original article have been made in the reproduction of the story below. CLENDENIN, W.Va. (WCHS) — The construction of a Kanawha County school won its designers an award from the West Virginia chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Clendenin Elementary School was among thousands of structures destroyed by catastrophic flooding in 2016. Students spend years in portable classrooms until a permanent fac
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ZMM Architects and Engineers earns three additional AIA WV Awards, bringing the firm’s award total to 27
The firm receives three awards for two projects – Clendenin Elementary School and Coopers Rock State Forest Stargazing Cabins. Charleston, W.Va. – During the West Virginia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Annual Awards Gala and Scholarship Benefit on May 3, 2025, ZMM Architects and Engineers was recognized with three awards, which brings the firm’s number of awards received since 2005 to a total of 27, an achievement unrivaled in West Virginia. The AIA WV awards are re
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Kanawha BOE beginning process for new consolidated elementary school on county’s eastern end
We are proud of our work with Kanawha County Schools and Kanawha County Board of Education. We are excited to continue our work together to create a new state-of-the-art school in Eastern Kanawha County. Read more about the project in the MetroNews article below. By Aaron Parker CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The Kanawha County Board of Education is moving forward with plans for a brand-new elementary school, which will serve four communities on the eastern end of the county. Plans were able to get under
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Community members gather for a photo and to cut the ribbon at the new Clendenin Elementary School.
Years in the making: Clendenin Elementary kicks off school year in a new building
ZMM is proud to be a part of this project. The article below originally appeared in The Charleston Gazette-Mail on August 16, 2024. By Sierra Marling Thursday marked a new beginning for an Elk River community as many gathered to open the new Clendenin Elementary School, calling the new school a significant achievement after flooding devastated the community in 2016. “I am so proud to have this school back in our beautiful, beautiful town,” Clendenin Mayor Kay Summers said, arms motioning tow
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