- Type Feasibility Study
- Services Architecture, Interiors
- Size 5 School Buildings
The Challenge
Located in Pennsylvania’s Northern Tier Region near the New York border, Southern Tioga is a rural school district that traditionally operated an elementary and secondary school in each of its three primary communities. Population here continues to decline, and the already low-density population is increasingly becoming more widespread. Existing schools are not meeting their building capacities and the expense of maintaining all of the facilities is preventing the district from investing in upgrades.


Our Approach
Built around the district’s values of “learner-driven” and “endless possibilities,” Alloy5 spent three days exploring, surveying, and creating connections in the towns within the Southern Tioga school district. Followed by data and building analysis, the design team began the process of creating construction options that could sustain the district for years to come.


Leaner Driven. Endless Possibilities.
Feasibility Study Sections



Design Solution
Looking to connect the northern end of the district with the southern end while being mindful of each individual’s identity and pride in their facilities, Alloy5 created a customized study that considered building conditions and educational goals against growing needs for cyber learning and flexible dual enrollment programs. Proposed solutions for a centralized facility are being reviewed to decrease transportation costs while creating drop-in hubs for distance learners.

Skills Studio
Both the Condensed Campus and Southern Tioga Together plans present significant opportunities to emphasize and enhance elements of the district’s educational program with new, flexible space which better meets student needs. In designing these spaces, elements are pulled from the natural environment for which Tioga County is known as well as best practices seen in schools around the Commonwealth and across the country. Conceptual imagery and mood boards were presented.

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Apr 10
Snacks, swivel chairs and sketching // Calypso Elementary School`s Curious Cougars program brings third graders on field trips to local businesses for hands-on learning. We drank apple juice, ate snacks and talked about design before hitting the Vault to create and present sketches. Thank you for the visit, Cougars, we`ll see you in the neighborhood. •
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Mar 9
Heart of the Valley // Our friends at @allentowncitypa asked us to create a collectible for their @saquon celebration. We cooked up these limited edition trading cards featuring an iconic image from @sfdigitals. The event benefited @masbfoundation Saquon’s nonprofit dedicated to empowering underserved youth. Congrats to the Super Bowl champ on an incredible season and thanks for celebrating with us in @lehighvalleypa. #5gang #graphicdesign #designers #tradingcards #cardcollector #gemmint10 #philadelphiaeagles #gobirds #superbowllix #weare #keytothecity #allentownpa #lehighvalleypa ...
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Jan 20
Can you DIG it? // Design Integration Group sessions bring architects and designers together to sketch, discuss and plan. Today`s topic is Easton Area High School. #5gang #architects #designers #architecture #archilife #officelife #design #sketching #redrovers #lehighvalleypa #snowday #inthevault ...
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Dec 23
“For it is plain as anyone can see, we’re simply meant to be.” // We carried the spirit of Halloween Town straight into Christmas this year and celebrated our offices in Bethlehem and Allentown. Happy holidays from your friends at Alloy5 💚
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Dec 20
We might see a white Christmas this year, but it`s always green and bright for the Gang. Happy holidays from all of us to all of you 💚 #5gang #bethlehempa #christmascityusa #happyholidays #snowday #mostlikelyto #bowlingchampions #darkmarkera #goodbyelila #timetobuystockinsportsillustrated ...