In 1999, the Beaver Country Day School embarked on a master planning process to meet its growing academic program, accommodate planned growth in enrollment, and maintain its standard of educational excellence. Founded in 1920 as an independent, progressive school, BCDS moved from Boston to a 17-acre campus in Chestnut Hill. Several subsequent expansions have left little room for additional growth. The school now serves 420 students in grades 6-12.

HMFH Architects was hired in early 2002 to plan and design an expansion and renovation of the existing campus to address program needs in performing arts, visual arts, and athletics. During the initial design phase, HMFH will develop a detailed space program and several alternative approaches to the location and organization of new space. In addition to providing much needed program space for performing arts, visual arts and athletics, the expansion plan will address issues of accessibility, expand outdoor playing fields, and improve traffic circulation and parking on the site. New construction will replace some underused and inadequate facilities and, where possible, lay the groundwork for continued future expansion.