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Simpson County School District, Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District
Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District, Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District
Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District, Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District
Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District, Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District
Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District, Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District
Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District, Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District
Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District, Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District
Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District, Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District
Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District, Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District
Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District, Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District
Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District, Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District
Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District, Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District
Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District, Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District
Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District
Simpson County, MS
Simpson County School District
Simpson County, MS

Simpson County School District

Simpson County, MS

Duvall Decker first completed a full assessment of the district’s existing structures to develop a district-wide strategic educational and facility plan. The plan recommended a mixture of renovations and new structures. Because school districts in Mississippi have limited funding, the architect designed a strategy to maximize those limited resources for facility improvements across the district. Over the course of several years, the architect completed many strategic projects, including the new Mendenhall Elementary Classroom Building and Media Center, the renovation of Mendenhall High School gymnasium, which included the addition of new health classrooms, public lobby, and facilities for patrons of games and events, the Magee Elementary facility renovation, the new Magee High School and gymnasium additions, and the renovation of Simpson Central gymnasium.

The educational spaces are economical, durable, and efficient and offer more than the expected minimum classroom standards. The innovative and engaging forms and spaces fit well into the small-town settings but are also a departure from the normal order of things, reflecting the district’s hopes and expectations for its students. Designed to be a third teacher, the educational spaces are a partner with the community and teachers in the educational experience.

Duvall Decker was assisted by Engineering Associates, LLC, I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc, and Construction Cost Analysis.

Awards
2009 AIA Gulf States Region Honor Citation
2007 AIA Mississippi Honor Award
2006 AIA Mississippi Merit Award

Publications
AIA Industry News, 2009

Cooperwood Senior Living

Flowood, MS

Small Arms Training Facility

172nd National Air Guard Base, Jackson, MS

Springdale Municipal Complex

Springdale, AR

Missisippi Library Commission, Jackson, MS

Mississippi Library Commission

Jackson, MS

The Selah House

Malvern, PA

The Baddour Center Transitional Homes

The Baddour Center, Senatobia, MS

U.S. Courthouse Greenville, Mississippi

Greenville, MS

Arlington Center for Community Engagement

Arlington, TX

Spring Street

Springdale, AR

Small Air Terminal

172nd National Air Guard Base, Jackson, MS

Jackson Free Clinic

Jackson, MS

Bennie G. Thompson Academic and Civil Rights Research Center

Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, MS

Oakridge House, Jackson, MS

Oak Ridge House

Jackson, MS

James H. White Library

Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena, MS

Midtown Master Plan & Implementation

Jackson, MS

Key Field Fire Crash Rescue Stations

186th Air Refueling Wing, Meridian, MS

Commissioner Dick Hall Hospitality Station

Vicksburg, MS

Arlington Museum of Art

Arlington, TX

Base Fitness Center

186th Air Operations Group, Key Field, Meridian, MS

The Reserves at Gray Park

Greenville, MS

Operation Shoestring

Jackson, MS

100 Depot Street

Oxford, MS

Canton Readiness Center

Canton, MS

Circle Bar Chapel

Foxworth, MS

Simulation Training Facility

Camp Shelby, MS

Fire Crash Rescue Stations

Jackson, MS

Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services Agency, Jackson, MS

MS Dept. of Information Technology Services Agency, Data Center

Jackson, MS

Belhaven Pool House

Jackson, MS

Midtown Housing Phase I, II and III, Jackson, MS

Midtown Housing Phase I, II, and III

Jackson Housing Authority, Jackson MS

Jobie L. Martin Classroom Building

Hinds Community College, Jackson, MS

The University of Mississippi Data Center

Oxford, MS

Tougaloo College Archives and Research Center

Coahoma County Higher Education Center, Clarksdale, MS

Coahoma County Higher Education Center

Clarksdale, MS

Simpson County School District

Simpson County, MS

Jackson Public Schools Renovations

Dumas Hall Renovation

Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS

Freedom Summer 50th Anniversary Conference Planning

Tougaloo, MS

Crossway Student Worship Center

Vicksburg, MS

Mississippi Center for Justice

Indianola, MS

Hope HBCU-CDFI Economic Mobility Strategy Guide

Jackson & Itta Bena, MS

Venyu Shreveport, LA

Venyu Shreveport, Data Center

Shreveport, LA

Rowan Hall, Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS

Rowan Hall

Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS

Army National Guard Facilities Design Guide

west-jackson-master-plan

West Jackson Master Plan

Jackson, MS

2915 N. State Street, Jackson, MS

2915 N State Street

Jackson, MS

UMMC Center for Telehealth Venyu Technology Campus Shreveport, Louisiana

UMMC Center for Telehealth Venyu Technology Campus

Jackson, MS

Offices for Bradley Arant

One Jackson Place, Jackson, MS

Burr Forman

Jackson, MS

Dunn Management

Jackson, MS

Texas Southern University Strategic Academic Campus Plan

Houston, TX