Bassetti/HMC Fall School News is Here

how historic schools can honor the past and serve today’s students


Bassetti/HMC Architects’ Fall 2026 School News Issue is here.

A Bassetti/HMC publication, School News, is dedicated to educational facility planning and design. Published three times yearly, the magazine offers new trends, insight, and issues of direct concern to our PreK-12 clients. It is available in digital format, free of charge.

This special issue explores how historic schools can evolve to serve today’s students while preserving the architectural character and community connections that make them meaningful.

Inside:

  1. Carrying a school’s legacy forward: Thoughtful design creates healthy, sustainable learning environments where students can thrive.

  2. Setting the stage for the future: Historic school theaters become safer, more inclusive spaces that better support learning and performance.

  3. Q&A with Principal Emeritus Lorne McConachie, FAIA: Reflections on preserving historic schools, designing for today’s learners, and mentoring the next generation of architects.

  4. Preserving places and memories: The enduring connection between historic schools and the communities they serve.

Download the issue here: Bassetti/HMC Architects School News Fall 2026

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