Meridian High School

Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) set out to redefine the
modern high school experience with the construction of Meridian
High School—the city’s first new school in over 50 years. Designed
as a flexible, community-focused space, the 290,000-square-foot
building supports a wide range of activities, from STEM labs and
media centers to breakout zones and a 475-person cafeteria.
FCCPS partnered with Stantec and Gilbane to shape the vision, and
brought on Price Modern to deliver a furniture package that aligned
with LEED Gold certification goals, supported student needs, and
stayed within budget. Our team furnished faculty offices, learning
spaces, and public areas across all six floors.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we adapted layouts with flexible
solutions to support safe in-person learning. Today, Meridian High
School stands as a model for what’s possible when sustainability,
education, and thoughtful design come together.
The project was honored with the 2023 IIDA Mid-Atlantic Premiere
Design Award for Design With Purpose