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School community center/Joint Use Facilities NEW CONSTRUCTION
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Robert W. Blatchford Jr., AIA, REFP, President 2010 440/835-0850 DeSigN TeAm Robert W. Blatchford Jr., AIA, REFP, Principal-in-Charge Seyed Moh Ayat, AIA, LEED AP, Principal-in-Charge of Design Edward G. Lesko, AIA, Principal-in-Charge of Design owNer/clieNT Springfield City School District Springfield, OH Dr. E. Jean Harper, Superintendent 937/505-2806 KeY STATS grades Served: 9-12 capacity: 2,447 students Size of Site: 108 acres Building Area: 381,878 square feet Building Volume: 6.5 million cubic feet Space per Student: 156 square feet cost per Student: $25,746 Square Foot cost: $165 construction cost: $63 million Total Project cost: $64.6 million contract Date: April 2006 completed: Sept. 2008 completion: 100% PHOTOgraPHy: HansOn PHOTOgraPHiC
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he new grade 9-12 Springfield High School is designed for 2,447 students. Although there were inherent efficiencies, the district was concerned about the learning environment in a large school setting. To respond to this concern, the new high school is divided into four small learning centers that house 610 students. Each learning center houses a self-sufficient program within the larger building and contains its own administration and guidance office suite. The main feature of the new high school is the curved, three-level classroom wing containing upper and lower levels that houses the learning centers. The main level houses all common and elective course classrooms. Each small school has extended learning areas, which are flexible, multipurpose spaces that provide opportunities for contemplation, interaction, and small groups. At the center of the building, two large courtyards provide outdoor learning space and natural light to interior classrooms. Daylighting illuminates the classrooms and other areas where students learn as well as corridors and core spaces.
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Community-use areas are located at the front of the building near parking for easy accessibility. The selfcontained athletic depart-
ment has a separate entrance, allowing for evening and weekend use while maintaining security in the rest of the building. n