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Trantwood Elementary
Client: Virginia Beach City Public Schools

56,344 sf existing / 38,000 sf new :: $7.2 million

Trantwood Elementary was a 50-year-old, 56,344sf elementary
school that required extensive modernizations and additions to
function for Virginia Beach Public Schools for the next 30+
years. Occupancy during construction was a mandate and the
program needs exceeded budget allowances.The new scope
included constructing an addition of 38,000sf in front of the
school to support a new K-1 wing, a new administrative suite,
a new media center and kitchen/cafetorium. The existing
building classrooms were reprogrammed and renovated to
include window replacement, upgrades to all interior spaces
and reconfiguration of site circulation to support the additions.
Separate from the written requirements were those silent
issues such as HAZMAT abatement, full ADA compliance,
comprehensive building code upgrades to include fire
protection and HVAC/Electrical modernization.Our initial
approach to the design problem at hand began with the study
of an intricate phasing plan concept to fully understand and
map the logistics of occupancy. There were four (4) phases
over a twenty-four (24) month period. Balancing the budget
was the second part of our focus. The scope of work was
prioritized and additive alternates were established as a fail
safe method to allow the owner to reach his/her goals of
program needs and budget restrictions.