SAND HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dorchester School District Two | Summerville, South Carolina

The new Sand Hill Elementary School is located in the new Summers Corner community, a masterplanned development by Westrock (formerly MeadWestvaco). The new school provides academics and educational support spaces for up to a 1,000 student population. The building takes advantage of its neighborhood setting and the natural features of the property. A network of outdoor community trails, parks, and paths tie into the school site, promoting this facility as a neighborhood school. Large areas of glazing at the front entry, Media Center, and academic areas are balanced by porches that overlook play areas and parks. Inside, academic areas converge in a multi-functional activity space centrally located near the Media Center, Multi-Purpose, Dining, and administrative office areas. The new elementary school was designed together with the new Rollings Middle School of the Arts, on the same campus. Both schools share roadways and Food Service, while responding to their own unique programs.

Learn more about the design process on our blog: “Making it Work” and “New Sand Hill Elementary School”

BAMBERG-EHRHARDT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Bamberg School District One | Bamberg, South Carolina

PROJECT NARRATIVE

The Bamberg Ehrhardt Middle School campus had been in operation for more than forty years without significant improvements. Extensive renovation was needed to buildings systems, envelope, and the interior learning environment. New classrooms, administration areas, and an exterior facade upgrade revives this campus into a true community school. To ensure this school’s continued effective operations in the coming years, the initial master-planning process led to new circulation paths, new classroom additions, and conversion of existing spaces into new functions. New grade level classrooms, a computer lab, and a special education classroom were added. Existing classroom wings were reorganized to provide expanded administration functions, such as a guidance suite, teacher workrooms, clinic, and larger shared classrooms. Close attention was given to the school’s community presence. At the new front addition, pitched roofs and covered porches clearly identify the main school entry. Parapets were extended vertically to screen rooftop mechanical units. Large glazing invites natural light into the interior. The end result is a completely new identity to the school with better, safer, and compliant spaces.

PROJECT COST & DELIVERY

INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY approach. Construction budget of $3.2 Million was met. Upgraded campus with new additions is approximately 40,000 sf, serving 300 students.

PROJECT RESULTS

Facility was completed in the Fall of 2012. Students remained on the campus throughout the school year, requiring a complex phasing strategy.

PARONE MEMORIAL STADIUM
RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO | COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA

PROJECT NARRATIVE

The Parone Memorial Stadium and athletic complex is located on the Spring Valley High School campus, however, it serves two high schools in the district. A monumental design approach was taken to give the complex its own, unique identity. A new pedestrian plaza surrounds the stadium with controlled access through a new entry arcade leading to a pavilion and overlook. Circulation is dramatically improved to both the home and visitor stands. New public facilities replace the existing restrooms and concession areas with new press boxes above. New field houses, storage buildings, and team rooms are added. Additional upgrades and site circulation measures tie the athletic facility to the existing campus while distinguishing it as a separate “district” athletic complex.

PROJECT COST & DELIVERY

Completed on time and on budget at $9.2 million. The project was phased to accommodate each of the seasonal athletic programs.

PROJECT RESULTS

Construction was on-going during the 2009-2010 year around the athletic programs. Project was delivered on time and within budget in the Fall of 2010.

DISTRICT STADIUM THREE
Richland School District Two   |   Blythewood, South Carolina

PROJECT NARRATIVE

New District Stadium Three at Westwood High School is a completely new football stadium complex, seating 6,000 spectators. The complex was carefully positioned on the site to take advantage of the natural topography. The main entry gates, concessions, and services for the HOME side form a plaza are positioned at the top of the grandstands, allowing students and fans to move sequentially from entry, tickets, and concessions to seating. Public facilities and a press box overlook the new football field. A circulation loop around the entire complex allows separate parking and entry for VISITORS while maintaining emergency vehicle access to each portion of the stadium. Large team locker rooms and a storage building frames the end zone.

PROJECT RESULTS

Facility was completed in 2012, UNDER BUDGET at $6.5 million.

BLUFFTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Beaufort County School District | Bluffton, South Carolina

PROJECT NARRATIVE

The new Bluffton Middle School campus serves approximately 1,100 students in a high growth area of the county. The school is situated between two arterial roads on a unique site. Complex issues that were addressed through the design included traffic network improvements for the area, jurisdictional wetlands mitigation, seismic considerations, and sustainability features. A new connector road joins existing roads surrounding the site to lessen the impact of traffic in the area. Additionally, jurisdictional wetlands followed a separate, extensive process while design moved forward. Classroom wings and community spaces are oriented to capture natural daylight to minimize energy consumption. Large overhangs with brackets help shade the major elements from direct sunlight while introducing daylighting in the classrooms.

PROJECT COST & DELIVERY

Original Budget of $27,500,000 was met. The project was divided into several bid packages.

PROJECT RESULTS

All phases of construction were completed on time and the overall project was delivered WITHIN BUDGET. The new facility was occupied during the FY 2010-2011 academic year.