Erickson McGovern Architecture News Details

Mount Rainier Inspires Orting Middle School Design - 08/28/2008

"The new Orting Middle School is located at the base of the foothills of Mt. Rainier, in the valley between the Carbon and Puyallup rivers, just South of where they join and become one.  One thing takes your breath away the first time you drive into the Orting valley is the awesome  presence of the largest glaciated volcano in the United States, Mt. Rainier."

The above quote is from an article featured in the Daily Journal of Commerce written by Stan Zielinski.  The article highlights the concepts and inspiration behind the design for the new Orting Middle School in Orting School District.  Stan is a principal with Erickson McGovern and has followed this project from design through construction. 

To read more:  DJC article printing on August 28, 2008; or Stan's unedited full version.