MARKET: EDUCATION & CHILDCARE
This early education building has 10 preschool classrooms and provides a full continuum of options including full and half day programs as well as Head Start, Universal Preschool and Early Childhood Special Education. The building design is open and takes advantage of natural light while showcasing views of the surrounding neighborhood.
PROJECT SPECS
- LOCATION: Des Moines, Iowa
- SIZE: 45,200 sf
MARKET: HISTORIC RENOVATION & EDUCATION
This complete renovation of a collegiate, gothic architectural style high school building included masonry and limestone restoration and window replacement for energy efficiency as well as to return historical context to the exterior of the building. The 2,000 seat auditorium was also refurbished. A fine arts wing was added to house the band orchestra, and vocal music departments, designed to combine modern technology and historical context. This project also included updating the schools heating and cooling systems with an energy efficient, central geothermal HVAC system.
PROJECT SPECS
- LOCATION: Des Moines, Iowa
- SIZE:
- Overall: 243,000 sf;
- Fine Arts Addition: 10,000 sf.
- OTHER: Energy Efficient, Central Geothermal HVAC System, Historical Landmark Renovation