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Through Accolades, LDG shares news of the awards, rankings, and professional achievements that recognize our people, our hard work, and our exceptional client service.
NORMAN, OK – Larson Design Group (LDG) is proud to announce that the renovation of Lake Park Elementary School in Putnam City Public Schools District in Bethany, OK has been recognized as a recipient of the 2026 Schools of the Future Award by Patcraft.
The Schools of the Future Awards celebrate educational facilities that demonstrate excellence in design while creating meaningful, student-centered learning environments. Selected from a highly competitive field of submissions, Lake Park Elementary was recognized for its thoughtful approach to enhancing the educational experience through innovative, performance-driven design.
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The renovation project transformed existing spaces into environments that support collaboration, engagement, and student well-being. By balancing functionality, flexibility, and aesthetics, the project fosters learning experiences that meet the evolving needs of students and educators while delivering long-term value to the school community.
“We are honored to see Lake Park Elementary recognized among the nation’s leading educational projects,” said Christian Ballard, AIA, Education Market Manager at LDG. “This award reflects the dedication of the entire project team and the shared commitment to creating spaces where students and educators can thrive.”
In addition to receiving the award, Lake Park Elementary will receive a donation from Patcraft in recognition of the achievement. The project will also be featured as part of the program’s upcoming People’s Choice Award campaign and in future award-related publications.
LDG is grateful for the opportunity to partner with Putnam City Public Schools on this transformative project and congratulates everyone involved in bringing the vision for Lake Park Elementary to life.
As educational needs continue to evolve, LDG remains committed to designing learning environments that inspire students, support educators, and strengthen communities for generations to come.
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Founded in 1986, LDG is an award-winning, employee-owned architecture, engineering, and consulting firm offering full-service capabilities and a national reach. For 40 years, we have been providing an extraordinary breadth and depth of value-driven solutions to our diverse client base and investing in sustainable business practices and innovative technologies that allow us to pursue our shared vision: creatively shaping our world. For more information, visit our website or explore careers at LDG.