Schools
Metal canopy over an entry of a new elementary school building
Exterior of a modern, two-story school building with blue stucco panels, face brick, and metal sun shades
Exterior of a modern, two-story school building with red brick, blue stucco, and a variety of window configurations
A modern elementary school classroom with orange accent wall, storage cubbies, white board, indirect LED lighting, and clerestory windows
Elementary school art classroom with sinks, durable concrete flooring, and built-in storage
An elementary school classroom with green accent wall, clerestory windows, white board and bulletin boards
School stairwell with blue metal railings, translucent panels, and windows with metal sun shading
Elementary school cafeteria with rows of tables and large wall of windows showing other campus buildings outside
Elementary school lunch room with tables and window wall

Atrisco Elementary School Addition  |  Albuquerque, New Mexico

A 39,000 SF freestanding addition replaced the existing “north campus”, which was comprised of six quad style classroom buildings, a cafeteria building, and 3 gang restroom buildings that were all connected by covered walkways. Careful phasing allowed construction to occur on the constrained site without the need for portables and without disruption to school activities.

The result is a new classroom building that consolidates facilities under one roof — 14 general education classrooms, 3 special education classrooms, an art/music classroom, a new kitchen and cafeteria, and support spaces.

The project is on track to receive LEED Gold certification. Sustainable strategies include a high performance HVAC system, LED lighting, increased building envelope insulation, high performance glazing, increased acoustic attenuation, and photovoltaic energy production panels on the roof.

SIZE

39,000 GSF

SERVICES

Site analysis, programming, design, construction administration, project management

HIGHLIGHTS

Classroom addition on constrained site

Construction on active school site

Incorporates Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles for greater security

LEED Gold Certification pending

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