The project consists of two additions to the school. The East Addition will be a 2-story classroom wing with 7 new classrooms, a media center/library, an art/music room and administrative space. The West Addition will be a 1 or 2 story multi-purpose use wing that will function as a lunchroom during school hours and as a recreation center after school hours.

The landscape design seeks to take elements from the curriculum and extend them into the surrounding grounds, thereby encompassing the entire site and the adjacent park. Standard curriculum at Murray school includes ongoing studies of butterfly life cycles, family history and genealogy, as well as last year’s introduction of Japanese as a studied language option. The design proposes several features to augment the curriculum and enhance the experiences of the children and faculty. A butterfly garden allows students to study first hand butterfly life phases without disrupting the cycle. A Zen Garden anchored by an oak tree is surrounded by smooth pebbles to simulate a dry riverbed that can be filled with water. The genealogy unit is supported by a plant family study area. The tree species of the plant palette are chosen from various world communities for their proven ability to survive the unique conditions of the Midwest and as a reflection of the diverse student population. The dual objectives of the design are an integration of the CPS and CPD resources and enabling the learning process to extend beyond the classroom walls.