Medford-based Delta Design & Construction recently broke ground on a $1.7 million, 7,000-square-foot new construction and renovation project at Oak Meadow Montessori School. 

The scope of work will involve the addition of an arts center and gymnasium. 

This project will create a large meeting space where, for the first time the entire school can gather together, the company said.

The renovation of the existing school will create additional library space for each age group of students and new office space for the faculty and admissions staff. 

"The design idea behind this project was to create multiple uses for each new space, allowing for the most effective use of the budget, while expanding on the school’s desire to offer arts and expressive activities throughout the daily curriculum", said Patti Seitz of Seitz Architects.

Delta has just finished pouring foundations and will soon start erecting steel. This fast track, 26-week project will be completed in late August.