Bellevue | Eastside Prep Middle School Exterior Envelope

Project Overview

This project involved the exterior envelope construction for the Eastside Preparatory School Middle School building in Bellevue. Synapse Construction partnered on this institutional project to deliver a durable, modern exterior system capable of meeting the performance demands of a school environment while supporting a clean, contemporary architectural design.

The scope required precise coordination, phased construction, and careful detailing to integrate metal cladding, windows, and weather-resistive barriers into a long-lasting commercial envelope system.


Completed Eastside Prep Middle School building in Bellevue featuring custom-finished steel panel siding, integrated windows, and a modern commercial exterior envelope.
Completed exterior of Eastside Prep Middle School in Bellevue showcasing custom-finished steel panel cladding and integrated glazing as part of a high-performance commercial envelope.

Scope of Work

Commercial Exterior Envelope

  • Installation of a complete exterior envelope system

  • Integration of weather-resistive barrier and air barrier assemblies

  • Coordination of envelope details across multiple elevations and transitions

Metal Panel Cladding

  • Installation of custom-finished steel panel siding

  • Vertical metal panel system supplied by Phoenix Metals

  • Precise alignment and detailing at corners, window openings, and terminations

Windows & Openings

  • Integration of new window systems into the exterior envelope

  • Careful flashing and waterproofing at all penetrations

  • Coordination between metal panels, glazing, and WRB systems


Work-in-progress view of Eastside Prep Middle School exterior in Bellevue showing custom steel panel siding installation and weather-resistive barrier integration.
In-progress installation of the commercial exterior envelope at Eastside Prep Middle School, including custom steel panel cladding and integrated weather-resistive barrier systems.

Materials & Systems

Custom Finished Steel Panels

  • Custom-fabricated and finished steel panels from Phoenix Metals

  • Selected for durability, low maintenance, and clean architectural lines

  • Well suited for high-traffic, institutional use

Commercial WRB & Air Barrier

  • Continuous weather-resistive and air barrier assemblies

  • Installed to support long-term moisture management and energy performance

  • Critical for durability in a school environment


Construction Process

Synapse delivered exterior envelope craftsmanship that met commercial construction standards while maintaining consistent quality and attention to detail throughout the build.


Final Outcome

The completed Eastside Prep Middle School exterior delivers a durable, high-performance envelope with a bold, modern appearance. The custom steel panel cladding, integrated windows, and carefully executed waterproofing details provide a long-lasting solution designed to serve the school community for years to come.

This project demonstrates Synapse Construction’s ability to deliver commercial and institutional envelope systems with the same level of craftsmanship, coordination, and technical expertise applied to mixed-use and residential work. Contact Synapse Construction today!

Synapse Construction | Building Envelope Specialists

“They are knowledgeable, dependable, honest, and effectively communicated throughout the project. They helped guide the project through appropriate detailing and technical challenges while finely crafting a crisp and refined building enclosure. Without hesitation I have the highest recommendation for Synapse Construction.”

D. Rusler
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