Creating a Place of Wonder for Young Readers

Oak Hall School Media Center

This LEED Certified project consisted of the design and construction of approximately 3,200 GSF Media Center for the Lower School at Oak Hall School. The project is a freestanding building, connected to the existing adjacent building by a covered walkway and a landscaped courtyard. The new space includes library stacks, open, comfortable main areas with soft reading nooks, AV storage, circulation desk, a research area with laptops and wireless internet, and seating for two classes.

This LEED Certified project consisted of the design and construction of approximately 3,200 GSF Media Center for the Lower School at Oak Hall School. The project is a freestanding building, connected to the existing adjacent building by a covered walkway and a landscaped courtyard. The new space includes library stacks, open, comfortable main areas with soft reading nooks, AV storage, circulation desk, a research area with laptops and wireless internet, and seating for two classes.

Project Owner

Oak Hall School

Location

Gainesville, FL

Completion Date

April 2012

Project Size

3,200 SF

Cost

$607,751

Contractor

M.M. Parrish Construction

Delivery Method

Construction Management

Partners

MEPF: Moses & Associates; Structural: Sputo and Lammert Engineering; Civil: Causseaux, Hewett, & Walpole

LEED Certification

Silver

Awards

AIA Gainesville Chapter: Merit Award for Design Excellence

 

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