Scope
Inventory and evaluation of existing facilities
Prioritization of needs
Renovation of the food service areas, pool, gym, locker rooms, auditorium, tech service classrooms, art classrooms, library and administrative offices
Student safety, welfare, and security upgrades
ADA accessible upgrades
Acoustic evaluation of the auditorium
Energy upgrades through all new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing elements
Careful coordination of new elements within an existing building
Comprehensive project through construction administration
Solution
The design team worked closely with the project stakeholders (principal, instructors, directors, and facility team) to work through the needs and priorities for the project. Two small additions were provided for new entries into the building at the front main entry and a new evening entrance in order to enhance the student safety and security of the building. ADA upgrades provided new locker room layouts and dedicated seating areas in the auditorium. The auditorium was also “tuned” with new finishes to provide the ideal acoustic performance in the room. The energy upgrades to the facility met the requirements of the Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) for schools funding, to provide a modern functional facility. The renovations also incorporated all new finishes that engaged school colors and a warm palette that is complementary to the existing building.