W.T. Moore Elementary School Renovation

At Leon County Schools’ W.T. Moore Elementary School, Fitzgerald Gray Hagan Architects completed a multi-phase renovation to modernize aging facilities and improve functionality. Phase I renovated Buildings 1–4, converting four classrooms into five through selective demolition and adding new finishes, systems, and a voice evacuation fire alarm, along with a new underground fire main. Phase II added seven additional classrooms in Buildings 1 and 5, supporting art, science, math, general education, and Pre-K programs, as well as a new exterior mechanical room and early procurement of long-lead equipment.

The design is driven by adaptation, efficiency, and improved learning environments. Originally built in 1968 as an open-concept school without doors, the campus lacked privacy, acoustical separation, and efficient use of space. The renovation reorganizes underutilized common areas within classroom pods to create additional instructional and support spaces, improving functionality while maximizing the existing footprint. The completed phases modernize the campus, enhancing safety, flexibility, and educational performance within a constrained historic structure.