Completed: 2025
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Scope: Furniture
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Scope: Furniture
Blending Heritage & Modern Learning
In Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill, Community Day School thrives inside a historic stone building, complete with lofty ceilings, warm wood floors, and timeless charm.
The school’s rich character was undeniable. But inside, classrooms were cluttered with mismatched furniture, creating a visual mismatch that didn’t support their forward-thinking educational model. The school needed a cohesive look with modern adaptability that respected the building’s architectural soul.
The school’s rich character was undeniable. But inside, classrooms were cluttered with mismatched furniture, creating a visual mismatch that didn’t support their forward-thinking educational model. The school needed a cohesive look with modern adaptability that respected the building’s architectural soul.
Their Key Objectives
- A unified aesthetic that respects the stone-and-wood architecture
- Adjustable desks to support grades K–8
- Operable seating for a range of student needs
- A smooth path from design through installation before fall 2025
The Solution:
Smart Furnishings in a Storied Setting
Franklin delivered a full-scale furniture upgrade that harmonizes modern flexibility with historic charm:
- Height-adjustable desks suitable across grade levels
- Lightweight, ergonomic chairs blending support and mobility
- Furniture designed for easy reconfiguration, ideal for different classroom setups
- Consistent design across all 30 classrooms to create visual unity
Working directly with the school, Franklin managed planning, sourcing, and timely on-site installation to ensure the project was completed without disruption to the school year.
The Impact:
Modern Functionality
Meets Architectural Grace
Today, the stone halls of Community Day School feel revitalized. Every classroom now exudes a clean, flexible, and welcoming atmosphere, while original features like wood floors and lofty ceilings remain front and center.
Teachers can quickly shift classroom layouts to suit small groups, presentations, or independent work, with spaces that adapt as effortlessly as they inspire. Franklin’s process honored the building’s character while equipping the school to meet the needs of 21st-century learning.
Teachers can quickly shift classroom layouts to suit small groups, presentations, or independent work, with spaces that adapt as effortlessly as they inspire. Franklin’s process honored the building’s character while equipping the school to meet the needs of 21st-century learning.
Take the First Step
Towards Your New Space
Creating a space tailored to your organization can be complex, but starting your project with us is simple. With decades of expertise in furniture, flooring, and interior construction, we’ll assemble a team of specialists tailored to your industry and project type. Together, we’ll guide you through every step to bring your vision to life.