Columbus Signature Academy New Tech Campus – Phase 1 Columbus, Indiana Lee J. Brockway Award Renovations High School CSO Architects 2009 Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture
Jan 18, 2016
Columbus Signature AcademyNew Tech Campus – Phase 1
Columbus, IndianaLee J. Brockway Award Renovations
High SchoolCSO Architects
2009 Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture
Columbus Signature AcademyNew Tech Campus – Phase 1
Visitor Entry Student Entry
Community Environment: • Columbus Signature Academy New
Tech High Campus is housed in a 60-year-old auto parts warehouse in a busy urban area
• The school is located to provide easy access for internship and community service opportunities
• Community Support is shown through financial contributions, internships, and service opportunities
• Community members participate in student presentation projects
• The school received the 2009 Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s Community Project of the Year Award
Community Involvement
Learning Environment: • Wireless technology throughout the
facility provides immediate access for all students at all times to online project-based learning software and provides maximum flexibility for reconfiguration of learning spaces
• Open, collaborative learning “studios” reflect the 21st century work environment with minimal physical barriers,a contemporary color scheme, partial-height walls, exposed building structure and systems
• Various of learning space sizes accommodate a wide variety of learning modalities and can be easily reconfigured to accommodate future enhancements in the New Tech model
• The Columbus Signature Academy program is based upon a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) focus and has a flexible science lab that is shared among the studios
Learning Studio
Physical Environment: • The exterior was renovated through the
addition of large windows and two new entries
• The interior of the building conveys the interior environment of a 21st century work place rather than the traditional 20th century school
• A play of old, exposed structural technology against the new, exposed information technology creates a vibrant, contemporary learning environment that instantly captures and inspires the imagination of the students
• Energy efficient mechanical, plumbing and electrical equipment and materials have been utilized to provide an entirely new HVAC system, lighting, kitchen, science lab and restrooms
• Adequate natural daylighting reduces the need for artificial lighting
Visitor Entrance Lobby
Planning Process: • The Planning Team included members of
the BCSC administration, the principal, faculty members, BCSC facility and maintenance staff, and a representative from the community as well as the CSO Team
• The CSO Team visited other New Tech High Schools in California and met with the development team from the New Tech Foundation
• Regularly scheduled planning meetings were conducted to encourage collaboration among the planning team
• Computer-generated, three-dimensional images provided team members with a realistic view of the finished spaces
• Throughout the first year of occupancy, the Team has met and discussed “lessons learned” that will be applied to the planning process for the second phase
Conceptual Plan
Computer-generatedthree-dimensional image
Photo of completed project
Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture 2008 Project Data
Submitting Firm : CSO ArchitectsProject Role Architecture, Interior DesignProject Contact John RigsbeeTitle PrincipalAddress 280 East 96th St. City, State or Province, Country Indianapolis, Indiana, USAPhone 317-848-7800
Joint Partner Firm: NAProject RoleProject ContactTitleAddressCity, State or Province, CountryPhone
Other Firm: NAProject RoleProject ContactTitleAddressCity, State or Province, CountryPhone
Construction Firm: Dunlap & Company, Inc.Project Role General ContractorProject Contact Patrick McKinneyTitle Project ManagerAddress 6325 E 100 S City, State or Province, Country Columbus, Indiana, USAPhone 812-376-3021
Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture 2008 Project Details
Project NameColumbus Signature Academy New Tech CampusPhase 1
City Columbus
State Indiana
District Name Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
Supt/President Dr. John Quick
Occupancy Date Phase 1: August 2008 Phase 2: August 2010
Grades Housed Phase 1: 9-10 Phase 2: 11-12
Capacity(Students) 200
Site Size (acres) 3
Gross Area (sq. ft.) 27,249
Per Occupant(pupil) 116 sq ft per student
gross/net please indicate
Design and Build? No
If yes, Total Cost:
Includes:
If no,
Site Development: $75,000
Building Construction: $2,475,000
Fixed Equipment: $150,000
Other:
Total: 2,700,000