Reimagining Campus Spaces at Miami Country Day School

April 20, 2026 by

Joanne Saba

Project story · Miami Country Day School · Miami, FL

When Miami Country Day School set out to remodel key areas across campus, the vision was to create environments that elevate the daily experience for both students and staff. The focus was on shaping adaptable, thoughtfully designed spaces that support collaboration, comfort, and a more dynamic learning environment.

Client: Miami Country Day School
Type: Private K-12 school
Scope: 800 sq ft lounge build
Spaces: Faculty lounge, student office lobby, private offices, student activity center
Furniture partners: Narbutas, AIS, COE
Timeline: 10 weeks, order to install

Discovery & strategy

Built around how the campus works.

Our process began with understanding how each space was being used and how the remodel could enhance the overall experience across campus. Because the project included a mix of academic, administrative, and shared environments, it was important to create a consistent design while addressing the specific needs of each area.

We focused on:

Supporting a variety of daily activities across different spaces
Creating a cohesive design language throughout the campus
Improving comfort and usability in high-traffic environments

This approach ensured each space felt connected while still serving its intended purpose.

OF4S designer reviewing Miami Country Day School's 3D lounge layout on a wall monitor and a laptop — Reviewing the 3D model, on screen

Design & layout planning

Flexible spaces, a natural flow.

The layout planning was centered around flexibility and ease of use, allowing each space to function efficiently while maintaining a natural flow throughout the campus.

Private offices were arranged to support focused work, while shared areas such as lounges and student activity spaces were designed to encourage interaction and collaboration. The overall layout balances quiet, individual work with more dynamic group engagement.

Top-down 2D floor plan of the student lounge with a curved serpentine bench, a round table and credenzas, marked with dimensions — The floor plan · 2D

3D render of a campus room with a blue bench, a conference table with coral chairs and grey privacy booths — The plan · 3D render

What we helped design & furnish

Every area, one campus.

We provided furniture solutions across several key campus spaces used by both students and staff:

Faculty Lounge – Comfortable seating designed to give staff a place to relax, recharge, and connect throughout the day.
Student Office Lobby – A clean and organized entry area that supports daily traffic while creating a welcoming first impression for students and visitors.
Private Offices – Functional workspaces designed to support focus, organization, and day-to-day administrative tasks.
Student Activity Center – Flexible furniture solutions that accommodate group interaction, collaboration, and student engagement.

Each area was furnished with durability and long-term use in mind, ensuring the spaces can support the demands of a busy school environment for both students and staff.

3D render of the student activity center with a curved grey and blue modular bench, a round table and poufs beneath a wall map — The plan · 3D render

Finished student activity center with a curved grey serpentine bench, round white tables and red and blue poufs on a wood-look floor — Install day · Student activity center

Sunlit student lounge with a curved grey and cream modular bench, a round white table and red and blue poufs — Student lounge · Curved bench

Grey L-shaped lounge benching along a wall of windows with blue and orange poufs — Student lounge · Window benching

Student lounge with curved benches, round white tables and red and blue poufs — Student lounge · Round tables

Cafe-height table with black stools by the window beside a grey bench and a blue storage credenza — Student lounge · Cafe-height table

Grey modular sofa with a blue powered armrest module and a red pouf — Student lounge · Power bench

Grey modular sofa with two blue powered armrest modules and red poufs — Student lounge · Modular sofa

The installation

Staged, leveled, and set.

Like most remodeling projects, there were multiple areas to coordinate to ensure a smooth installation process at Miami Country Day School.

Our team handled every part of the project, including:

Preparing and staging furniture for each designated space
Installing across multiple areas while maintaining consistency
Coordinating placement throughout the campus environment
Making on-site adjustments to ensure proper fit and alignment

OF4S box truck being unloaded, crew moving wrapped AIS-labeled furniture pallets — Delivery day · Off the truck

OF4S installer using a drill to attach glides to a cushioned seat base on site — On site · Assembling the seating

A yellow spirit level resting on a wood shelf during installation — A level check

The result

The result was a well-coordinated installation that brought each space together into a cohesive, functional environment.

800

Square feet

10

Weeks, order to install

The final results

Cohesive, human, and ready.

The remodeled spaces reimagine daily life at Miami Country Day School, offering environments that feel more cohesive and human-centered, where learning and connection happen with greater ease. Thoughtfully designed to support the evolving needs of both students and staff, these updated areas bring a sense of flow and continuity across campus, strengthening how the school experiences teaching, collaboration, and everyday moments together.