The Shefa School is a Jewish community day school, founded in 2013, with a current enrollment of 172 students.  The school serves students in grades 1-8 who benefit from a specialized educational environment in order to develop their strengths while addressing their learning challenges. The curriculum is specifically geared towards students with language-based learning disabilities who have not yet reached their potential levels of success in traditional classroom settings. Shefa is a pluralistic community school serving families across the broad range of Jewish involvement and observance. 

Envoie was hired to oversee design and construction for Shefa in their endeavor to transform an existing 11-story reinforced concrete and masonry building into a first class private school.  The planned renovation includes demolition and installation of a new circulation core; localized structural repairs to the existing slab/joist system; western courtyard infill; a vertical addition including a Gymatorium and rooftop playground; all new MEP/FP systems and distribution; new cooking kitchen, new interior layouts and finishes; new roof systems; façade repairs; and window replacement. The project will allow Shefa to continue to expand its enrollment to meet the market demand for language-based learning.