February 24, 2021
As the first batch of structural steel arrived, the Shiel Sexton crew worked to frame the classroom and administration sections, followed by the multipurpose Daneri Family Lower School Gymnasium and cafeteria. 

January 29, 2021
Ahead of schedule, masonry crews began work on the 26-foot-tall elevator shaft in the center of the Chen Family Lower School. To work through cold temperatures, a heated tent was installed around the structure. 

January 19, 2021
Masonry crews began work on the perimeter foundation for the Daneri Family Lower School Gymnasium. The multipurpose gym is on the north end of the Chen Family Lower School.

December 4, 2020
New sanitary lines for the Chen Family Lower School were connected with existing ones. While not a glamorous step in the construction process, it is a crucial one. 

November 20, 2020
The Shiel Sexton crew has already put in 400 man-hours since the start of construction. They completed a Lime Stabilization Process, which reactivates the soil for long-term strength. 

November 10, 2020
Land movers and other heavy equipment clear the build site of growth to create a safer work environment for the start of construction.

October 30, 2020
A silt fence was installed to mark the construction boundary, allowing the surrounding campus to be unaffected by the construction process.

October 23, 2020
ISI students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters gathered as #OneISI to virtually celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Chen Family Lower School. 

October 20, 2020
Construction crews began moving earth in preparation for groundbreaking activities.

October 19, 2020
Crews marked the Chen Family Lower School property for the utilities prior to digging.

September 24, 2020
The City of Indianapolis has released the Improvement Location Permit (ILP) for the construction of the Chen Family Lower School, which officially allows construction to begin.

February 28, 2020
Architects submitted final renders for the Chen Family Lower School, including views of classrooms, the library (shown above), gymnasium, and more. View the renderings slideshow.

December 3, 2019
The architecture team put a 5 step sustainability plan in place, including the use of LED light fixtures and recycled materials, natural daylight in occupied spaces, and rain harvesting. 

October 30, 2019 
The architecture team revealed early ideas for the palette and texture of the school interior, meant to bring in the character and warmth of the International School. 

October 8-9, 2019
Architects captured drone footage of the Michigan Road campus to study traffic flows as they plan the circulation patterns for the Chen Family Lower School.

September 27, 2019
Crews completed soil testing on the site of the new Chen Family Lower School as an important first step in prepping for site construction.

September 17, 2019
The ISI community celebrated the launch of ONE ISI at the annual Wine and Cheese event.