Avondale Elementary and Middle School
Leopardo Companies, Inc. was recently awarded the construction contract for this new LEED-seeking pre-kindergarten through 8th grade school. The school will be located near the intersection of Springfield and Milwaukee Avenues, just off I-90/94, and will consist of the following elements:
- 106,000-SF, 3-story, steel frame and masonry construction
- C-shaped prototypical design to serve 900 students ranging from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade
- Will include science, computer, music, art classrooms, library, gymnasium and dining facilities
- This prototype building is targeted to achieve LEED for Schools Gold certification, including a 50% green roof
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This project has been, in my 17 years of experience, one of the best run operations that I have seen.
Kathy Meunier, Property Manager
CB Richard Ellis
During the 20 plus years that I have been involved with architecture and construction, I have never participated in such a successful "team approach."
Alfred Fiesel, AIA, Associate
Gensler
Leopardo isn't just a canned outfit that has pretty much the same story as everybody else. They very diligently defend and protect the client's interests.
Warren Hill, President
Hill Mechanical
Mike Behm, SVP
mwbehm@leopardo.com
847-783-3212
Emily Portugal, AE
emportugal@leopardo.com
847-783-3218





