Ottumwa School District

Goal:

The Ottumwa School District aimed to establish a cohesive design standard across a large-scale K-12 district renovation while introducing a new range of high-quality, cost-effective product solutions. This initiative sought to create an inspiring and flexible learning environment that fosters creativity and engagement among students, supports the needs of administrators, and strengthens community involvement.

Solution:

Pigott partnered with Artcobell and the Ottumwa School District to complete a comprehensive renovation across five schools, including elementary through high school levels. This partnership highlighted Pigott’s ability to seamlessly collaborate, deliver, and install furniture tailored to diverse educational environments. Pigott collaborated with Artcobell to develop an innovative design standard that seamlessly blended durability with versatility. The new standard for the district was crafted to withstand the rigors of time while fostering an environment conducive to both collaboration and creativity. Designed to be adaptable, the standard effectively serves a broad range of educational settings – from kindergarten classrooms to high school environments – ensuring that each space remains functional and inspiring for students of all ages.

The robust portfolio of services that Pigott provides played a crucial role in the success of this project. Pigott’s partnership with Artcobell offered a wide range of high-quality K-12-specific furniture solutions that addressed the unique needs of each school within the district. The renovations included updated classrooms, art and music rooms, library and media spaces, as well as district office settings for faculty and staff. Pigott’s end-to-end service approach ensured that every phase of the project was handled with precision, from the initial design revision consultations to the final touches of installation.

This partnership set a precedent for future collaborations, reinforcing the strong relationship between Pigott and the Ottumwa School District, and paved the way for upcoming projects. Pigott’s successful partnership with Artcobell highlighted the capabilities of providing design and product solutions for educational settings. The newly renovated spaces and the innovative design standard adopted by the Ottumwa School District underscore their commitment to creating an environment where both students and faculty can thrive through enhanced creativity and collaboration.

Featured Products:

• Artcobell: Bookcases, Teacher Desking, Teacher Storage, Student Tables, Student Desking, Lounge/Soft-Seating, Teacher Podiums.
• Sit-On-It: Task Seating, Side Seating.
• Logiflex: Conference Tables, Occasional Tables, Private Offices, Coffee Bar, Circulation Desk
• Global: Superintendent Private Office, Lounge Furniture.

Featured Services:

• Budget Methodologies / Budget Development
• Furniture Programming
• Furniture Specification
• Finish Selection
• Furniture Renderings
• Project Management
• Delivery & Installation

Size:

• Ottumwa District Office
• Ottumwa High School
• Evans Middle School
• Fahrney Elementary School
• Douma Elementary School
• Liberty Elementary School

Photographer: StudioU Photography