The Adaptable School Prototype is a unique opportunity to design, test, and evaluate the viability of a pre-designed, phased kindergarten through eighth grade school. We invite you to explore the complete design package provided in this document, ask us questions concerning the design, cost, or feasibility, and then we in turn will modify the design to create a school that fits your particular needs.

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PHASEDKINDERGARTENTHROUGHEIGHTHGRADE
ADAPTABLE SCHOOL PROTOTYPE
The Adaptable School Prototype is a unique opportunity to design, test, and evaluate the
viability of a pre-designed, phased kindergarten through eighth grade school. We invite
you to explore the complete design package provided in this document, ask us questions
concerning the design, cost, or feasibility, and then we in turn will modify the design to
create a school that fits your particular needs.
FEATURE FOCUS:
HUMAN SCALE
From furniture to architectural features, careful
attention is paid to the child’s interaction with
the environment.
VISUAL TRANSPARENCY / SAFETY
Interior classroom windows allow for a visual
connection with the learning commons.
TECHNOLOGY
Technology integration provides a greater
connectivity to classrooms across the globe,
access to new teaching methods, and student
participation opportunities.
DAYLIGHTING
Natural daylight is invited into each and every
classroom which has been proven to improve
student’s test scores.
OUTDOOR FITNESS
Each grade level has direct connectivity to the
outdoors, allowing for active learning and play.
COLLABORATION
Spaces are provided for varying levels of
collaboration including learning commons,
huddle spaces, and a large centralized
commons.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY
The community is invited into the building for
use of the media center/ library, viewing of
the gallery walkway, and to watch after-school
performances.
FLEXIBILITY
Large open spaces such as commons areas
provide multi-functional space while furniture
and partitions allow for smaller groupings.
A R C H I T E C T S

2. Living Machine
Gallery Walkway
3D Art Display
Administration/ Work Room
Media Center
Guidance
Office
The Social
Commons
Performance
Music Room AThe Arts
Kitchen
Huddle Huddle
Huddle Huddle
Study NookStudy Nook
Learning
Commons
FIRST GRADE
SECOND GRADE
THIRD GRADE
FOURTH GRADE
FIFTH GRADE
Science Flex
Science Flex
Outdoor Learning
Outdoor Learning
The
Galley
KINDERGARTEN
Outdoor
Learning
Learning
Commons
Learning
Commons
Outdoor
Learning
Learning
Commons
Learning
Commons
Tutor Room
Conference
Music
Room B
Learning
Commons
The Kindergarten through Fifth grade Phase I prototype module offers a comprehensive design strategy for
a modest budget. Careful attention is placed on human scale, visual transparency, technology, daylighting,
outdoor fitness, collaboration, community connectivity, and flexibility.
PLAN FEATURES
- A secure entrance with an adminstrative work room
- Guidance office, tutor, and conference room
- An entrance art gallery for 2D, 3D, and mixed media arts
- 3 Specialty classrooms (Arts, Music, Media or Library)
- Six grade levels with 3-4 classrooms to each accommodate between 20-25 students
- Learning commons by grade level which includes lounge or stage space, meeting areas, small group work
space, a wash area for Second through Fifth grade, a storage room, and lockers or cubbies
- Flexible space for a variety of learning opportunities including stages for“campfire”space, small group
meeting areas (Huddle room) for“watering hole”space, and lounge or study nook areas for“cave”spaces
- A large centralized commons area for dining, study, performance, and exercise
- Outdoor learning environments for scientific study, fresh air, and exercise
PHASEI:KINDERGARTEN-FIFTHGRADE
PLAN KEY
Teacher/ Guidance
Specialty Classrooms
Kindergarten and First Grades
Second and Third Grades
Fourth and Fifth Grades
Adaptable Classroom
CLASSROOMS
3 classrooms per grade level
space for 1 additional classroom
per grade level
SIZE
35,000 S.F. (as shown)
40,000 S.F. (total building square
footage to include 4 classrooms
per grade)
STUDENTS
20 students per classroom
360 students @ 3 classrooms
480 students @ 4 classrooms
COST
Base cost at $100 per S.F.
$3,400,000 (total building)
THECOMMONS LEARNINGCOMMONS OUTDOORLEARNING
A R C H I T E C T S

3. Open To Below
Teacher’s Lounge
Guidance
Office
Manager
Interim
Office
Records Additional
Classroom
Additional
Classroom
Health
Room
Secretary
Office
Assistant
Principal
Principal
Conference
Media Loft
Reception
SIXTH GRADE
SEVENTH GRADEEIGTH GRADE
Learning
Commons
Huddle
Study Nook
Science Flex Science Flex
Huddle
Huddle
P.E. Office
Art Walk
Study Nook
Exercise Room
Fitness Center
Outdoor
Exercise
Tres Ans Cafe
Learning
Commons
Learning
Commons
Science Flex
Science Lab
The Middle School Phase II addition connects directly to the base
prototype and further expands the Charter School programmatic
requirements.
PLAN FEATURES
- A Cafe/ Commons area for dining, study, and group meetings
- An Art Walk corridor for student display
- A Wellness Center which includes a large fitness room, a smaller
exercise (weight and tumble) room, a P.E. Office/ Health room,
and access to an outdoor exercise space
- A Science Lab which includes wash sinks and upper level lab
equipment, with direct access to an outdoor courtyard
- Three grade levels with four classrooms each which will
accommodate 20-25 students
- Learning commons by grade level which includes lounge and
meeting areas, a storage room, and lockers
- Flexible space which includes three different sizes of Huddle
rooms, a booth style study nook, and science flex rooms
LEVEL TWO:
The Kindergarten through Fifth grade module has the ability to accommodate
a second story level above the music room, storage, and restrooms. This space
may provide additional classrooms, commons or open media space, two story
atrium, relocation of guidance rooms, a teacher’s lounge, and an administration
wing. Two new stairs and an elevator provide accessibility to the second story.
ADDITIONAL MODULES:
Additional modules may be added to the base prototype upon request.
Options include a Gymnasium which would house concessions, locker rooms,
and PE offices, an Arts Expansion to include practice rooms, separate choral and
instrument rooms, and a black box performance space, or a Theater to include a
stage with fixed seating, formal lobby, ticket sales, practice and dressing rooms,
and prop/ costume storage.
P.E. Office 1 P.E. Office 2
Boy’s Locker Room
Girl’s Locker Room
Storage/ Laundry
Gymnasium
Bleachers
Concessions
PHASEII:MIDDLESCHOOL
EXPANSIONPACK:PROTOTYPEMODULEUPGRADE
PLAN KEY
Teacher/ Guidance
Specialty Classrooms
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade
Eighth Grade
Administration Offices
CLASSROOMS
4 classrooms per grade level
SIZE
22,000 S.F.
STUDENTS
20 students per classroom
240 students @ 4 classrooms
A R C H I T E C T S

4. FINANCIALPLAN
The following spreadsheets provide a conceptual proforma and development cost information for the Adaptable School Prototype. This data
is based on the assumption that the first year will provide for 360 students (3 classrooms per grade) while year five will include both phases
that will provide for 720 students in total. Annual revenue is based on revenue projections from LEA 2013-2014 per pupil funding for Charlotte-
Mecklenburg Schools to include state funds, local funds, and federal EC funds.
Insight Architects recognizes that each school will have different needs and requirements based on initial funding available. We have formed
relationships with funding sources which will help to fast track your plan into a reality. In addition, we have the resources to assist in your search
for a new site, for the building or purchase of temporary (modular) structures, or for locating and upfitting an existing temporary space.
Phase One Years 1 and 2 (Estimates Based on Second Year projections)
Charter School Gross Cost Annual Revenue (Year Two): 2015 2016
$3,481,310 (From Application 2nd year Projections) Source: Form 990
Source: NACPS for Same Year Grades Served: K 5
Annual Revenue # Students Annual Lease Total Dev. Costs* Dev. Cost / Pupil
$3,481,310 480 15% of Revenue 522,197$ 5,094,600$ 10,614$
$3,481,310 480 20% of Revenue 696,262$ 6,792,800$ 14,152$
Approx PPR 7,253$
Phase Two Years 3 5 (Estimates Based on provided financial projections)
Charter School Gross Cost Annual Revenue: 2016 2018
Source: Form 990
Annual Revenue # Students Source: NACPS for Same Year Grades Served: K 8
Annual Revenue # Students Annual Lease Total Dev. Costs* Dev. Cost / Pupil
Year Three
$4,105,827 560 15% of Revenue 615,874$ 6,008,527$ 10,730$
$4,105,827 560 20% of Revenue 821,165$ 8,011,370$ 14,306$
Approx PPR 7,332$
Year Four
$4,681,678 640 15% of Revenue 702,252$ 6,851,236$ 10,705$
$4,681,678 640 20% of Revenue 936,336$ 9,134,981$ 14,273$
Approx PPR 7,315$
Year Five
$5,268,759 720 15% of Revenue 790,314$ 7,710,379$ 10,709$
$5,268,759 720 20% of Revenue 1,053,752$ 10,280,505$ 14,278$
Approx PPR 7,318$
*Total Dev. Costs include everything required to complete the project: land/building acquisition, due diligence, legal fees, agent fees, permitting,
construction, interest carry, etc.
Insight will "reverse engineer" what a school can afford based on the school's actual revenue and expenses with an emphasis on design.
Development Cost
Phase One School Year: 2015 2016
3,860,668$ (Based on 20% of Operating Cost Year One (Maximum)) Grades Served: K 5
Item Description Units Cost Cost
1 Land Acquisition Acres 411,308$ Available For Acquisition
2 Real Estate Fees 6.0% 24,678$
3 Inflation 3.5% 99,960$
4 Contingency 5.0% 142,800$
Testing and Misc. 1.5% 42,840$
5 Civil Engineering 1.0% 28,560$
6 Design Fees 6.0% 171,360$
7 Construction Cost $85 /S.F. 33,600 2,856,000$
8 Furnishings/Fixtures/Equipment 3.0% 85,680.00$
9 Utilities Variable 65,000.00$ 65,000.00$
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3,860,668$
Year One Cost
Annual Revenue
(Year One)
# Students (Year Two) Annual Lease Total Dev. Costs* Dev. Cost / Pupil
$2,638,123 360 15% of Revenue 395,718$ 3,860,668$ 10,724$
Total
A R C H I T E C T S