MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOLMODERNIZATION & NEW

CONSTRUCTIONSan Diego, California

Project in DesignRenovation

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2008 Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture

MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOLMODERNIZATION & NEW

CONSTRUCTION

Main Site Diagram

New 2 Story Library –Classroom building Community Environment

New 2 Story Library –Classroom building (Community`s Beacon of knowledge) Community Environment:Design connects the school to community through placements of new facilities & layered support activities:• Public areas are first Layer - Gymnasium, Administration, Library, Learning Center & future Performing Arts Center • Inner courtyard with amphitheater are second Layer • The academic wings are third Layer – for more privacy and set away from street

New 2 Story Library InteriorLearning Environment

New 2 Story Library InteriorLearning Environment:The new learning environment is flexible, adaptable & transformable to meet changing needs. Structural walls are at the perimeter so spaces can be rearranged for smaller to larger learning communities. All classrooms will have capability for computers, wireless networks and overhead LCD projectors.

New 2 Story Library –Classroom buildingPhysical Environment:The goal – to create curb appeal to demonstrate t all stakeholders, including the community the results of their tax dollars at work.In addition, to also demonstrate how the reworked master plan will enhance life long learning within this modernized facility.

First attempt of Modernization for existing FacilitiesPlanning ProcessA series of Site and Community Meetings were held to review the planning process for the modernization and expansion program of Montgomery High School. Meetings were held at the school. The purpose of the meetings was to review wish list, develop priorities and present plans, options and costs. The following is the Priority List:Health, Safety and Legal , Building Shell Integrity, Infrastructure and Utilities , Classroom/Interior Renovations, Outdoor Spaces ,Renovation/New Construction for Educational Programs, Support Spaces for Educational Programs, Athletic Programs Support Facilities

Master PlanIn addition, the following comprehensive list of needs to be prioritized was developed by the Montgomery High School and after much discussion and site committee meetings, based on the Priority List, it was determined that Phase I would consist of:1. Modernizing and updating of the Stadium Field and Track to include all weather surfaces.2Existing Building 1200, which consists of the Shops and Band to be completely modernized with the Band area provided with a building addition. Increasing the Band classroom to meet the Band requirements and District Standards.3.A new 2-story building to be constructed to replace Building 500, including Art classroom and toilet facility, Building 700 classrooms and Learning Center. The new building to house standard classrooms, Art classroom, Library and toilet facility and support space. The new 2-story building to provide the school with a new enhanced image and front door. This is depicted on Exhibit A3 Site Plan. 4.The existing Library Building 102 is to provide for the new relocated Learning Center. This location to provide for ease of student access , close proximity to parking and Palm Avenue, limiting impact to existing school.

Master PlanIn addition, the following comprehensive list of needs to be prioritized was developed by the Montgomery High School and after much discussion and site committee meetings, based on the Priority List, it was determined that Phase I would consist of:1. Modernizing and updating of the Stadium Field and Track to include all weather surfaces.2Existing Building 1200, which consists of the Shops and Band to be completely modernized with the Band area provided with a building addition. Increasing the Band classroom to meet the Band requirements and District Standards.3.A new 2-story building to be constructed to replace Building 500, including Art classroom and toilet facility, Building 700 classrooms and Learning Center. The new building to house standard classrooms, Art classroom, Library and toilet facility and support space. The new 2-story building to provide the school with a new enhanced image and front door. This is depicted on Exhibit A3 Site Plan. 4.The existing Library Building 102 is to provide for the new relocated Learning Center. This location to provide for ease of student access , close proximity to parking and Palm Avenue, limiting impact to existing school.

Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture 2008 Project Data

Submitting Firm : Ruhnau Ruhnau ClarkeProject Role ArchitectProject Contact David Ruhnau AIATitle Principal CEOAddress 5751 Palmer Way, ST. CCity, State or Province, Country Carlsbad, CaliforniaPhone 760 438 5899

Joint Partner Firm:Project RoleProject ContactTitleAddressCity, State or Province, CountryPhone

Other Firm: Gilbane Inc./ SGI Construction managementProject Role Project ManagerProject Contact Jaime OrtizTitle Bond Program ManagerAddress 1130 Fifth Avenue City, State or Province, Country Chula Vista, CaliforniaPhone 619 395 3415

Construction Firm:Project RoleProject ContactTitleAddressCity, State or Province, CountryPhone

Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture 2008 Project Details

Project Name Montgomery High School Modernization & New Construction

City  San Diego

State  California

District Name  Sweetwater Union High School District

Supt/President  Dr. Jesus Gandara

Occupancy Date  September 2011

Grades Housed  9-12

 

Capacity(Students)  Present: 1900

Site Size (acres)  43.31 AC.

Gross Area (sq. ft.)  52,684.00 SF (Phase I )

Per Occupant(pupil)  150 S.F. (Phase I – gross)

gross/net please indicate  

 

Design and Build?  No

If yes, Total Cost:  

Includes:  

 

If no,  

Site Development:   1,661,000.00

Building Construction:   8,990,900.00

Fixed Equipment:   155,600.00

Other: Synthetic Track & Field   3,239,000.00

 

Total:  14,046,500.00

Fly-Through at new 2 Story Library-Classroom Building

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Interior Elevations & Materials for2 story Library-Classroom Building