Edwin Forrest Primary Education Center

Named for the acclaimed Shakespearean actor who lived nearby, the Edwin Forrest Elementary School has served the Holmesburg community since 1929. To accommodate growing enrollment, CWA designed a single-story school building specifically for kindergarten through second grade, containing thirteen classrooms and a multi-purpose room that serves as a cafeteria, assembly room and gym. Separated from the original school building by a playground, the K-2 facility is clad in a mix of colors that echo the yellow brick of the school and the red brick of neighboring residences. Classrooms are identified on the exterior with house-like gable roofs and dormer windows in geometric shapes that allow children to identify their classrooms from the street. Ample natural light, high ceilings and playful elements provide a comfortable, inspiring space for learning.