Archive for the ‘K-12 Public & Charter’ Category

Meridian Public Charter School

Tuesday, June 11th, 2013

Renovations and additions to the former Harrison Elementary School provide over 63,000 sf of space for Pre-K through 8th grade students of the Meridian Public Charter School.

  • Improvements to the existing building include modernized classrooms, office spaces, stairs, and circulation space for students while a 3-story 14,000-sf addition adds large assembly spaces.
  • The addition is placed in the void between the existing classroom wings. The use of glass, metal and wood complement the existing masonry structure.
  • Building entries on 13th and V Streets have been restored to their original character.
  • New energy-efficient windows, designed to restore the original look of the building, along with new HVAC systems, contribute to the project’s achieving LEED certification.

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Ballou High School

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013

Bowie Gridley Architects/Perkins + Will Joint Venture was selected through a design competition to develop the new Ballou High School replacement facility in Southeast DC. The facility’s design provides abundant natural lighting and takes advantage of spectacular views. The building program, based on a “Main Street” concept, includes individual grade-academies, state-of-the-art classrooms, an auditorium, cafeteria, library/multi-media center, gymnasium, outdoor athletic fields, and a community accessible fitness center and daycare center. A secure courtyard with terraced seating is integrated within the facility to promote additional outdoor activities. The project is slated for LEED Silver certification.

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Savoy Elementary School

Monday, December 27th, 2010

The modernization of Savoy includes complete renovation of an existing 3-story, 58,000 gsf school plus the addition of a new gymnasium, library/media center, multi-purpose room/cafeteria, administrative offices, and a new playground.

  • The design provides a new entry with improved site orientation, and enlarged classroom spaces
  • Features improved utilization of remaining portions of the building and underground parking for 40 cars
  • BGA’s design team employed many sustainable design strategies including specified construction practices, site improvements that permit bicycle storage and changing areas, use of regionally produced materials, and commissioning to attain LEED Gold certification

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Wakefield High School

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Arlington Public Schools commissioned Bowie Gridley Architects to design a replacement facility for Wakefield High School. BGA conducted a feasibility study and worked with APS to develop a site solution that would address the educational specifications. Subsequently, the firm was authorized to provide full design services for the new 338,000 sf replacement high school as well as a new aquatics center. The design reflects current standards for a school population of 1,600 students and features a large student commons that establishes a symbolic center or “heart” for the school, complimented by smaller, informal gathering areas. Administrative spaces are distributed throughout the building to encourage student/adult interaction. The school, which incorporates many sustainable design features, achieved LEED-NC Gold certification.

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Thurgood Marshall Academy

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Bowie Gridley Architects was selected to renovate and expand the historic Nichols School in Anacostia as the new home of public charter school Thurgood Marshall Academy

  • The school has 156 students in grades 9-11, with plans calling for expanding enrollment to 300
  • The historic school building meets Department of Interior standards for exterior restoration of the building’s terracotta facade
  • A three-story masonry clad addition complements the existing construction
  • Metal framed bays provide large expanses of glass, adding natural light to a large library
  • State-of-the-art facilities include modernized classrooms, science labs, a library, cafeteria, and administrative offices
  • Since opening in the fall of 2005, “TMA” has won national acclaim for student performance.

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