This project replaced the majority of an aging school’s worn-out facilities, while allowing classes to continue uninterrupted on campus during construction.

Our Design Team worked closely with the District to devise a three-phased plan for construction that minimized disruption to students. Phase 1 constructed a new two-story classroom building in the middle of the old playground. Once students had moved into the new facility, Phase 2 construction was able to proceed on the existing building. This phase included demolition of the existing classroom building and remodeling the newer portions of the existing building into a new administrative suite. Phase 3 included a new Kindergarten wing addition and parking lots for parents & staff. New construction encompasses approximately 51,000 square feet; the remodel area is approximately 9,000 square feet.

As a New Mexico PSFA High Performance Schools Energy Conservation Program (HiP) project, the project incorporated energy-saving features like automatic lighting controls, a main corridor spine that is fully illuminated by a translucent roof, and an energy management system that maintains temperature settings by remotely controlling the mechanical equipment.