The Old Randle Early Childhood Education Center, located at 1650 30th St SE in Washington, DC, showcases an impressive blend of historic preservation and modern educational design. Completed in 2022, this $14 million project, led by MOYA Design Partners in collaboration with Hord Coplan Macht and Keystone Construction, revitalized a 1911 Elizabethan Tudor-style building, one of the oldest school structures east of the Anacostia River.
Spanning 20,865 square feet, the center serves students from Pre-K3 to 5th grade, including infants and toddlers. The design retains the building’s historic character while accommodating contemporary educational needs, featuring six classrooms, discovery spaces, and administrative offices.
Despite challenges in balancing historical preservation with modern safety standards, the team, with approvals from the Historic Preservation Board, sensitively restored original elements. The center also boasts sustainable features, achieving LEED Gold certification, with green roofs and Energy Star Certification. This project exemplifies MOYA Design Partners’ expertise in creating nurturing, sustainable environments for early childhood education.
