Originally constructed in the 1930s, the historic Fifth Street School underwent an expansive rehabilitation and adaptive reuse. Built as Las Vegas’ first elementary school, the facility is now home to several arts organizations including the University of Nevada Las Vegas Downtown Design Studio and the American Institute of Architects’ local chapter. The school consists of multiple buildings designed around a series of outdoor spaces and connected by common roofs and breezeways. In keeping with the building’s status on the National Historic Register, the requirements of the U.S. Secretary of the Interior for the rehabilitation of historic buildings were followed carefully as the building was modified for today’s uses.