Projects — The Wheeler School
The Nest
Overview
Team
Architect DesignLAB Architects
Owner The Wheeler School
Building
Location Seekonk, MA
Value $15M
Type New Construction
Awards
Project of the Year Nominee Small Category, 2025 - Dellbrook|JKS

The Wheeler School
The Nest
The Nest is an 8,400 SF ground up daycare/ preschool located at the Wheeler School’s Farms Campus in Seekonk. The project included extsensive site improvements designedd to support the school's natural, outdoor learning environment. The structure features of a frost wall foundation with wood framing above, while the exterior envelope incorporates AVB and cedar siding attached with a thermally broken syste, as well as Intus style windows. Interior finishes reflectthe school’s outdoor feel and consists of exposed wood throughout and stone tile flooring. This facility also features fully electric MEPFP systems throughout.