K-12
Innovative Learning Environments to
Support Diverse Educational Philosophies
Today’s educators are challenged to provide academic settings that inspire a lifelong love of learning. Ratcliff has a century of experience in designing inspirational academic facilities that reinforce each school’s unique educational philosophy. Through a collaborative discovery process during which we listen to teachers, administrators, and families, we explore new design strategies. In the process, we develop long-term relationships with our academic clients. Long after the ribbon-cutting, our clients call on Ratcliff as a trusted advisor to assist in maintaining and renovating their facilities.
Ratcliff creates learning environments for elementary, middle and upper schools that engage and challenge the young learners entrusted to our K-12 clients. We are recognized for our design innovations in classrooms, libraries, science facilities, gymnasiums, student centers, auditoriums, and outdoor environments.
Leaders
Dan Wetherell, AIA
Principal / Business Development - K-12 Practice Area
M. Architecture, University of California, Berkeley, 1984
B. Environmental Design, University of California, Berkeley, 1982
Licensed Architect, California, #C-18257, 1987
(510) 899-6467
Crodd Chin
Principal – Design, Academic Practice Area
B. Architecture, University of California, Berkeley, 1966
Licensed Architect, California, #C-11392, 1980
(510) 899-6471
Mike Matson, LEEDŽ
Senior Associate – Technical, Academic Practice Area
B. Architecture, University of California, Berkeley, 1989
Licensed Architect, California #C25627, 1995
(510) 899-6431
William J. Blessing, LEEDŽ
Associate Principal – Project Designer, Academic Practice Area
Graduate Studies in Architecture, University of California, Berkeley, 1983
B.S. Architecture, magna cum laude, Lawrence Institute of Technology, 1978
Registered Architect, California, #C-16988, 1986
(510) 899-6440
Services
Programming
Master Planning & Design
Architecture
Interiors
Client List
Athenian School
Blue Oak School
Community Youth Center
De La Salle High School
East Bay Activity Center
Head Royce School
Livermore High School
Prospect Sierra School
Rosa Parks School
Sage Ridge School
Seneca Center
Seven Hills School
Windrush School