Des Moines Public Schools

In the heart of the City of Des Moines at the intersection of College Avenue and Eighth Street, rises a beacon of learning like no other: the new Moulton Performing and Visual Arts Signature School. Rooted in the legacy of the old Moulton Elementary, within this Pre-K through 8th grade school lies a community of learners unparalleled in their passion for creativity, authenticity, self-actualization, and transformational growth. This school shines as a center for equity and community.

As DMPS re-imagines education, BBS is working with the District to re-imagine Moulton into more than a school, but a safe haven for students and staff alike. A space infused with the arts. A stage, a canvas, supporting personal and educational development and self-discovery.

As with all of our projects - the key to success starts with an early and strong project vision and project goals. Meetings with various user groups and leaders is a key way we at BBS shape spaces to support experiences. Early design phases are primarily listening to current and desired experiences and goals while collecting this information that will help shape the spaces. Successful designs are only a success through the people and the programs contained.