3.
chapter 1.
Goals Setting and Need Analysis
School Leadership has established the following broad project goals:
Project Goals
• Control Destiny at 2750 Jackson
• Plan for Opportunities Beyond Current
• Understand & Apply User Needs & Patterns
• Maximize Facility Opportunities
• Integrate Into Unified Strategy
In May 2010 a series of workshops were conducted to elicit perspective and feedback from teachers
and staff on the following topics:
• The Sciences
• Wellness, Food & Nutrition
• Environment as a Teaching Tool
• The Arts
From these sessions the following programmatic goals were established
Programmatic Goals (summary)
• Better Support Collaboration
• Think Communally About Space
• Consider Wellness & Human Performance
• Optimize Space
• Minimize Schedule Impediments
• Apply Technology As Staff Tool
Town School for Boys – Facility Master Plan
4. Programmatic Goals (expanded)
COLLABORATION
• TSB Teachers by nature want to collaborate – facility should foster grade or curriculum
collaboration.
• Support collaboration with space teachers ‘own’ outside of the classroom
• Adjacency is key to collaboration
ENCOURAGE COMMUNAL SPACE USAGE WHERE POSSIBLE
• Universal Classroom concept may be worth considering for certain upper school but…
• Roaming teacher model only works if everyone is roaming. It doesn’t work if a teacher must
occupy another teacher’s space
• Prototype shared space scenarios before full roll‐out
WELLNESS / HUMAN PERFORMANCE
• Understand brain function needs and attention needs and support accordingly
• Provide social & emotional support, especially for the outlier kid
• Unstructured downtime and unstructured play are important
• Food & Nutrition awareness is important
SPACE OPTIMIZATION
• “Found” space is low hanging fruit
• Creating or acquiring new space will always be more expensive than other solutions
• Outside space can be better utilized to support programs, downtime, alternative learning
and unstructured play
• TSB facility can incorporate teaching moments
SCHEDULING ENHANCEMENTS
• Optimizing existing space to support expanded programs will rely on re‐thinking how
scheduling can free up space and utilize space effectively.
• Current schedule is a choice – it can be changed it if there is a will
• Consider alternative schedules: 6 day rotating / expanding double periods for certain classes
and grades
• Look at schedule blocks as a 4th dimension to space
TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENTS
• Technologies can expand learning beyond the classroom
• Effective scheduling tools can better allow traditional and non‐traditional learning spaces to
achieve greater utilization
Town School for Boys – Facility Master Plan
6. Town School for Boys
Analytics Summary
The analytics used to compare various renovation to the Town School for Boys’ existing facility and
off‐site acquisition opportunities are based on two metrics: inventory and utilization. Inventory is
the set of available rooms that can host classes – either full rooms that can hold 22 students or
seminar rooms that can hold 11.
Utilization is the number of hours in the week that a particular room is used, or weekly room‐use
hours (WRH). The maximum theoretical WRH with an 8‐hour day is 40 – currently the most highly
utilized room at the Town School is the science room, with a WRH of 31. The school‐wide average
WRH is 17.5.
The Town School’s capacity is measured in classroom‐equivalents (CREs), which is calculated by
multiplying the inventory of rooms by WRH and dividing by 17.5 the existing average utilization.
Each renovation strategy’s net effect on school capacity in the following slides is shown at existing
utilization rates (17.5 WRH), a 20% utilization enhancement (20WRH), and a 40%+ utilization
enhancement (25 WRH).
Classroom Utilization: Room-Use Hours/Week
Increase Hours of Use/Week
20 Hrs
24 Classroom Equivalents
17.5 Hrs at existing Utilization
24 Classroom Increase
Inventory
Equivalents
0 Hrs
0 10 20 30 40
Inventory: Classroom Equivalents (CRE)
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7. Existing Facility:
Utilization Enhancements
Total Classroom SF: 17,429 SF
Change from Existing SF: ‐‐
Full Classrooms (1 CRE): 23
Seminar Rooms (.5 CRE): 5
Enrichment Rooms (1 CRE): 6
Applying modest utilization
enhancements through scheduling to the Change in CRE @ existing ‐‐
Town School’s existing facility could yield utilization rates:
4.5 classroom equivalents (CREs) while a
more aggressive restructuring of the way
Change in CRE @ with 20% +4.5 CRE
classes are scheduled could yield as many utilization improvement:
as 10 CREs.
Change in CRE @ with 40% +10 CRE
utilization improvement:
Displaced Rooms and Uses: ‐‐
Classroom Utilization: Room-Use Hours/Week
25 Hrs
34 Classroom equivalents
+5.5 CRE
21 Hrs
28.5 Classroom equivalents
+4.5 CRE
17.5 Hrs
24 Classroom equivalents
24 Classroom
Equivalents
0 Hrs
0 10 20 30 40
Inventory: Classroom Equivalents
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8. Strategy A:
Core Program Interior Total Classroom SF: 17,984 SF
Improvement & Change from Existing SF: +555 SF
Right Sizing Full Classrooms (1 CRE): 23
Seminar Rooms (.5 CRE): 4
Enrichment Rooms (1 CRE): 6
Change in CRE @ existing ‐.5 CRE
Strategy A’s classroom and cafeteria utilization rates:
improvements create better quality
spaces, but don’t add to the school’s Change in CRE @ with 20% +4.5 CRE
inventory of classrooms. Utilization utilization improvement:
enhancements through scheduling,
though, could more than offset the loss of Change in CRE @ with 40% +10 CRE
one seminar room. utilization improvement:
Displaced Rooms and Uses: Ceramics Room, Copy
Room, Computer
Repair, Science Office,
1 Adult Toilet
Classroom Utilization: Room-Use Hours/Week
25 Hrs
33.5 Classroom equivalents
+5.5 CRE
21 Hrs
28 Classroom equivalents
+4.5 CRE
17.5 Hrs
23.5 Classroom equivalents
23.5 Classroom
Equivalents
0 Hrs
0 10 20 30 40
Inventory: Classroom Equivalents
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9. Strategy B:
Sterne School Acquisition Total Classroom SF: 20,849 SF
Change from Existing SF: +3,420 SF
Full Classrooms (1 CRE): 24
Seminar Rooms (.5 CRE): 10
Enrichment Rooms (1 CRE): 6
Change in CRE @ existing +3.5 CRE
Acquisition of the Sterne School would utilization rates:
add 1 full classroom and 5 seminar rooms
to the Town School inventory. At existing Change in CRE @ with 20% +8.5 CRE
utilization rates, this would add 3.5 CREs. utilization improvement:
Along with utilization enhancements to
the entire facility, the Town School could Change in CRE @ with 40% +15 CRE
increase capacity by up to 15 CREs. utilization improvement:
Displaced Rooms and Uses: Ceramics Room, Copy
Room, Computer
Repair, Science Office,
1 Adult Toilet
Classroom Utilization: Room-Use Hours/Week
25 Hrs
39 Classroom equivalents
+1
+5.5 CRE CRE
21 Hrs
+.5 32.5 Classroom equivalents
+4.5 CRE CRE
17.5 Hrs
27.5 Classroom equivalents
24 Classroom +3.5
Equivalents CRE
0 Hrs
0 10 20 30 40
Inventory: Classroom Equivalents
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10. Strategy C:
Modest On‐Site Expansion
Total Classroom SF: 22,736 SF
Change from Existing SF: +5,307 SF
Full Classrooms (1 CRE): 27
Seminar Rooms (.5 CRE): 6
Enrichment Rooms (1 CRE): 6
Adding new classrooms through
excavation and construction adjacent to Change in CRE @ existing +4.5 CRE
the northwestern stair tower could add up utilization rates:
to 4 new full classrooms and 1 new
seminar room to the Town School’s Change in CRE @ with 20% +10 CRE
classroom inventory. At existing utilization utilization improvement:
rates, this would add 4.5 CREs. With
utilization enhancements to the entire Change in CRE @ with 40% +16.5 CRE
facility, this project could result in a total utilization improvement:
increase of 16.5 CREs.
Displaced Rooms and Uses: Library Reading Room,
PE Office
Classroom Utilization: Room-Use Hours/Week
25 Hrs
40.5 Classroom equivalents
+1
+5.5 CRE CRE
21 Hrs
+1 34 Classroom equivalents
+4.5 CRE CRE
17.5 Hrs
28.5 Classroom equivalents
24 Classroom +4.5
Equivalents CRE
0 Hrs
0 10 20 30 40
Inventory: Classroom Equivalents
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11. Strategy D: Total Classroom SF: 25,220 SF
Major On‐Site Rebuild Change from Existing SF: +7,791 SF
Full Classrooms (1 CRE): 29
Seminar Rooms (.5 CRE): 5 (+1 conference
room)
Enrichment Rooms (1 CRE): 6
A major on‐site rebuild of the Town Change in CRE @ existing +6.5 CRE
School’s central core could add as many utilization rates:
as 6 new full classrooms as well as one
new conference room that could double Change in CRE @ with 20% +12.5 CRE
as a seminar room. At existing utilization utilization improvement:
rates this would add 6.5 new CREs. Along
with utilization enhancements to the Change in CRE @ with 40% +19.5 CRE
entire facility, this project could add as utilization improvement:
many as 19.5 CREs to the Town School’s
capacity. Displaced Rooms and Uses: Entry level office suite
(3 offices, reception,
copy room, nursing),
Library Reading Room,
Boiler Room, Faculty
Lounge, 5 Offices, PE
Office
Classroom Utilization: Room-Use Hours/Week
25 Hrs
43.5 Classroom equivalents
+1.5
+5.5 CRE CRE
21 Hrs
+1.536.5 Classroom equivalents
+4.5 CRE CRE
17.5 Hrs
30.5 Classroom equivalents
24 Classroom +6.5
Equivalents CRE
0 Hrs
0 10 20 30 40
Inventory: Classroom Equivalents
6 10-5-2010
14. Utilization Findings & Opportunities
Upper School Music Room
Weekly Utilization
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15. chapter 3.
Planning Options
Comparing Multiple Facility Optimization Strategies
The planning options summarized here considered and compared 3 different strategic approaches to
existing facility improvements as well as the possibility of off‐site acquisitions. The strategies are as
follows:
Strategy A ‐ Core Program Interior Improvements & Right‐Sizing
Strategy B – Modest Off‐Site Acquisition
Strategy C – Modest On‐Site Expansion
Strategy D – Major On‐Site Expansion
Strategy A 3D Overview Strategy B 3D Overview
Potential Site
Potential Space Acquisition
Optimization Within Shell
ROOF ROOF
Potential Space
Potential Exterior Space
Optimization Within Shell
Optimization
Sports Field Potential Exterior Space Sports Field
Optimization
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Strategy C 3D Overview Strategy D 3D Overview
Potential Expansion Potential Expansion New
Beyond Shell Beyond Shell Roof
Potential Exterior Space ROOF ROOF
Potential Space
Expansion Beyond Shell Optimization Within Shell
Potential Space Sports Field Potential Exterior Space Sports Field
Optimization Within Shell Optimization
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The following pages illustrate planning diagrams associated with the various strategies
Chapter 2 documents the inventory and utilization analytics associated with each strategy.
Town School for Boys – Facility Master Plan
16. Strategy A
Core Program Interior
Improvement &
Right Sizing
Keep Shell As-Is (no expansion)
Optimize Exterior Opportunities
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17. Strategy A 3D Overview
Potential Space
Optimization Within Shell
ROOF
Potential Exterior Space
Optimization
Sports Field
LEVEL 3
Unexcavated
LEVEL 2
Unexcavated
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ST. SC
LEVEL 1
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18. Strategy A Level 1 Overview
INCREASED SPACE
BETTER SPACE / PROGRAMS
BETTER UTILIZATION
GREENER
IMPROVED IMAGE / IDENTITY
1
UNEXCAVATED
Projects Included in Scheme A:
1 Improve ADA Access to theater and improve circulation
efficiencies by removing ramps in cafeteria (ILLUSTRATED)
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19. Strategy A Level 2 Overview
INCREASED SPACE
BETTER SPACE / PROGRAMS
BETTER UTILIZATION
GREENER
IMPROVED IMAGE / IDENTITY
15
UNEXCAVATED
Projects Included in Scheme A:
15 Convert Art/Science/Computer Lab Group into Enhanced
Science Center (ILLUSTRATED)
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20. Strategy A Level 3 Overview
INCREASED SPACE
BETTER SPACE / PROGRAMS
BETTER UTILIZATION
GREENER
IMPROVED IMAGE / IDENTITY
20
Sports Field
Projects Included in Scheme A:
20 Convert Classrooms 301-2 & staff restroom into Enhanced Arts Center
(ILLUSTRATED)
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21. Strategy A Roof Level Overview
INCREASED SPACE
BETTER SPACE / PROGRAMS
BETTER UTILIZATION
GREENER
IMPROVED IMAGE / IDENTITY 25
Sports Field
Below 24
Projects Included in Scheme A:
24 Wind-sheltered Outdoor Learning Lab
25 Possible outdoor “How Things Work” space
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22. Strategy A Level 1 Detail
Optimizing Cafeteria / ADA Theater Access
FROM PFAU – LONG ARCHITECTURE
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23. Strategy A Level 2 Detail
Enlarge Science/Relocate Art and Computer Lab Programs
KEYNOTES
NEW 2225 SF FLEX WET / DRY
F A SCIENCE LAB
B NEW 707 SF FLEX TECHNOLOGY
CLASSROOM
C NEW 263 SF TEACHER PREP
WORKROOM
A D HALLWAY NOOK
E STORAGE
F LINE OF EXISTING WALLS
D
C
F
E
FLEX
B DISPLACED SPACE
COPY / SUPPORT
ART ROOM 1310SF
ART STORAGE 161SF
ART CERAMIC 172 SF
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24. Strategy A Level 3 Detail
Relocate Art Program to Former Classrooms 301/302
KEYNOTES
NEW 928 SF ART ROOM
A
B NEW 458 SF ART SUPPORT &
STORAGE
A
B DISPLACED SPACE
CLASSROOM 301 496 SF
CLASSROOM 302 610 SF
STAFF TOILET 193 SF
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25. Strategy A Roof Level Detail
Outdoor Learning Lab
A KEYNOTES
GLASS WINDSCREEN
A
B GARDEN PLANTERS
C NEW WALKABLE ROOF SURFACE
C
B
B
B
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27. Strategy B 3D Overview
Potential Site
Acquisition
ROOF
Potential Space
Optimization Within Shell
Potential Exterior Space Sports Field
Optimization
LEVEL 3
Unexcavated
LEVEL 2
Unexcavated
Other Residence
S T.
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ST. SC
LEVEL 1
Sterne School
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30. Strategy C 3D Overview
Potential Expansion
Beyond Shell
Potential Exterior Space ROOF
Expansion Beyond Shell
Potential Space Sports Field
Optimization Within Shell
LEVEL 3
Unexcavated
LEVEL 2
Unexcavated
S T.
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SON TT
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ST. SC
LEVEL 1
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31. Strategy C Level 1 Overview
INCREASED SPACE
BETTER SPACE / PROGRAMS
BETTER UTILIZATION
GREENER
IMPROVED IMAGE / IDENTITY
30
UNEXCAVATED
Projects Included in Scheme C:
30 New Classroom excavated below sports field
(ILLUSTRATED)
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32. Strategy C Level 2 Overview
INCREASED SPACE
BETTER SPACE / PROGRAMS
BETTER UTILIZATION
GREENER
IMPROVED IMAGE / IDENTITY
31
UNEXCAVATED
Projects Included in Scheme C:
31 Re-build Stair Tower to capture additional space
(ILLUSTRATED)
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33. Strategy C Level 3 Overview
INCREASED SPACE
BETTER SPACE / PROGRAMS
BETTER UTILIZATION
GREENER
IMPROVED IMAGE / IDENTITY
Sports Field
32
39
Projects Included in Scheme C:
32 Re-Build Stair Tower to capture additional space; includes new
enclosed space in location of existing climbing wall alcove
(ILLUSTRATED)
39 Roof/Field ADA Access – new exterior stair and elevator
(ILLUSTRATED)
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34. Strategy C Roof Level Overview
INCREASED SPACE
BETTER SPACE / PROGRAMS
BETTER UTILIZATION
GREENER
IMPROVED IMAGE / IDENTITY
GYM ROOF
Sports Field
Below
33a, b
39
ROOF
Projects Included in Scheme C:
33a Re-build Stair Tower to capture additional flex roof space
with windscreen – make area accessible and useable
(ILLUSTRATED)
33b
Re-build Stair Tower to capture additional enclosed classroom space (ILLUSTRATED)
39 Roof/Field ADA Access – new exterior stair and elevator (ILLUSTRATED)
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35. Strategy C (and Scheme D) Transverse Section
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36. Strategy C C
Level 1 Detail
A KEYNOTES
NEW 1866 SF CLASSROOM
A
B ADA LIFT FOR CLASSROOM
ACCESSIBILITY
C NEW STAIR TO ATHLETIC FIELD
SECTION
D STEP-FREE ENTRY
D
B
DISPLACED SPACE
ELECTRICAL ROOM
IMPACT AREA
2500 SF
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37. Strategy C C
Level 2 Detail
B
KEYNOTES
NEW 1145 SF CLASSROOM
A
D B OUTDOOR TERRACE
A
C NEW STAIR TO ATHLETIC FIELD
D OPEN TO CLASSROOM BELOW
SECTION
E OPTIONAL ACCESS TO
CLASSROOM
E
DISPLACED SPACE
SMALL BREAK-OUT ADJACENT TO
LIBRARY
IMPACT AREA
2500 SF
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38. Strategy C F
Level 3 Detail
Stair Option 1
KEYNOTES
A
NEW SHOWER / LOCKERS /
A EQUIPMENT ROOM
B NEW PE STAFF ROOM
C NEW 781 SF CLASSROOM
D NEW STAIR TO FIELD / ROOF
SECTION
E NEW ADA LIFT TO FIELD
B F NEW STAIR
C
DISPLACED SPACE
D
E HVAC 55 SF
STORAGE 69 SF
IMPACT AREA
3150 SF
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39. Strategy C Roof Level Detail
Stair Option 1
KEYNOTES
C NEW SEMI-ENCLOSED LEARNING
B A LAB
NEW GLASS WIND ENCLOSURE
B
C EXTENT OF ROOF
SECTION
D NEW STAIR TO FIELD / ROOF
A E NEW ELEVATOR STOP AT ROOF
C
D E
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40. Strategy D
Major On-Site Rebuild
Remove, rebuild, and expand Central Zone of building
(additional options include West Wing Replacement, North Wing
Replacement and Expanded Façade Zone)
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41. Strategy D 3D Overview
Potential Expansion New
Beyond Shell Roof
ROOF
Potential Space
Optimization Within Shell
Potential Exterior Space Sports Field
Optimization
LEVEL 3
Unexcavated
LEVEL 2
Unexcavated
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LEVEL 1
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42. Strategy D Level 1 Overview
INCREASED SPACE
BETTER SPACE / PROGRAMS
BETTER UTILIZATION MR5
New
GREENER Classroom
& support
IMPROVED IMAGE / IDENTITY space
MR1
UNEXCAVATED MR2
MR3
MR4 Full Replacement of west wing
MR1
MR2 MR2
MR3 MR3
MR1 Full Tower Replacement. New Classroom / support. Program space MR5 Full North Wing Replacement – build out to property lines
excavated below sports field and replaced stair tower (ILLUSTRATED) – impacts roof and shop area
MR2 Expand / Rebuild portions of façade to capture additional space to
property line
MR3 Expand / Rebuild full façade to capture additional space to property line
MR4 Full Replacement of west wing – requires removal and rebuild of
roof-top athletic field
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43. Strategy D Level 2 Overview
INCREASED SPACE
BETTER SPACE / PROGRAMS
BETTER UTILIZATION MR5
GREENER
IMPROVED IMAGE / IDENTITY
UNEXCAVATED MR1 MR2
MR3
MR4 Full Replacement of west wing
MR1
MR2 MR2
MR3 MR3
MR1 Full Tower Replacement. New Classroom / support. Program space MR5 Full North Wing Replacement – build out to property lines
excavated below sports field and replaced stair tower (ILLUSTRATED) – impacts roof and shop area
MR2 Expand / Rebuild portions of façade to capture additional space to
property line
MR3 Expand / Rebuild full façade to capture additional space to property line
MR4 Full Replacement of west wing – requires removal and rebuild of
roof-top athletic field
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44. Strategy D Level 3 Overview
INCREASED SPACE
BETTER SPACE / PROGRAMS
BETTER UTILIZATION MR5
GREENER
IMPROVED IMAGE / IDENTITY
MR1
MR2
MR3
Sports Field
MR4 Full Replacement of west wing
MR1
MR2 MR2
MR3 MR3
MR1 Full Tower Replacement. New Classroom / support. Program space MR5 Full North Wing Replacement – build out to property lines
excavated below sports field and replaced stair tower (ILLUSTRATED) – impacts roof and shop area
MR2 Expand / Rebuild portions of façade to capture additional space to
property line
MR3 Expand / Rebuild full façade to capture additional space to property line
MR4 Full Replacement of west wing – requires removal and rebuild of
roof-top athletic field
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45. Strategy D Roof Level Overview
INCREASED SPACE
BETTER SPACE / PROGRAMS
BETTER UTILIZATION MR5
GREENER
IMPROVED IMAGE / IDENTITY
MR1
MR2
GYM ROOF MR3
Sports Field
Below
ROOF
MR2
MR3
MR1 Full Tower Replacement. New Classroom / support. Program space
excavated below sports field and replaced stair tower (ILLUSTRATED)
MR2 Expand / Rebuild portions of façade to capture additional space to
property line
MR3 Expand / Rebuild full façade to capture additional space to property line
MR5 Full North Wing Replacement – build out to property lines
– impacts roof and shop area
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46. Strategy D, Option 1 Level 1 Detail
A KEYNOTES
NEW 1723 SF CLASSROOM
A
B NEW ELEVATOR & STAIRS
C NEW EXIT STAIR
SECTION
D NEW LOBBY / GALLERY
E NEW BOYS RESTROOM
F NEW ADULT RESTROOMS
G NEW PRE-FUNCTION AREA
F H
E H STEP DOWN INTO THEATER
G
F
I RECEPTION
J HIGH CEILING (15’) ZONE
C B
DISPLACED SPACE
ADMINISTRATION SUITE 1040 SF
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE ACCESS
D
I
J
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47. J
Strategy D, Option 1 Level 2 Detail
I
KEYNOTES
NEW 1237 SF CLASSROOM
A
D A B NEW ELEVATOR & STAIRS
C NEW EXIT STAIR
SECTION
D OPEN TO CLASSROOM BELOW
E NEW BOYS RESTROOM
F NEW 1529 SF CLASSROOM
I NEW OUTDOOR TERRACE
E
J STAIR TO ATHLETIC FIELD
C
B
DISPLACED SPACE
FACULTY LOUNGE 316 SF
OFFICES (3) 556 SF
TELEPHONE ROOM 18 SF
LIBRARY STORAGE 184 SF
F BOILER RM 260 SF
ADULT TOILET 30 SF
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48. Strategy D, Option 1 G
Level 3 Detail
A KEYNOTES
NEW SHOWER / LOCKERS /
A EQUIPMENT ROOM
B NEW PE STAFF ROOM
C NEW EXIT STAIR
SECTION
D NEW ELEVATOR / STAIR PROVIDES ADA
ACCESS TO FIELD / ROOF
E EQUIPMENT STORAGE
B F NEW 1529 SF CLASSROOM
G NEW STAIR TO LOWER PATIO
C
D E
DISPLACED SPACE
OFFICES (2) 300 SF
CLOSET 30 SF
HVAC 55 SF
F
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49. Strategy D, Option 1 Roof Level Detail
Outdoor Learning Lab Option
KEYNOTES
NEW SEMI-ENCLOSED LEARNING
A LAB
B NEW STAIR TO ROOF
A
NEW ELEVATOR TO ROOF
C
SECTION NEW GLASS WIND ENCLOSURE
D
D
B
C
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50. Strategy D, Option 1 Roof Level Detail
Enclosed Classroom Option
B
KEYNOTES
NEW 999 SF CLASSROOM
A
NEW GLASS WIND ENCLOSURE
B
C NEW STAIR TO ROOF
SECTION A D NEW ELEVATOR TO ROOF
E NEW 978 SF CLASSROOM
C
D
E
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51. Strategy D, Option 2 Level 1 Detail
A KEYNOTES
NEW 1913 SF CLASSROOM
A WITH STORAGE
B NEW ELEVATOR & STAIRS
C NEW CODE COMPLIANT STAIR
SECTION
D NEW LOBBY / GALLERY
E NEW EXPANDED BOYS
RESTROOM
F NEW ADULT RESTROOMS
H G NEW PRE-FUNCTION AREA
F G
H STEP DOWN INTO THEATER
I RECEPTION
E J HIGH CEILING (15’) ZONE
B
DISPLACED SPACE
ADMINISTRATION SUITE 1040 SF
MAY IMPACT DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
C
I
D
J
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52. J
Strategy D, Option 2 Level 2 Detail
I
KEYNOTES
NEW 1630 SF CLASSROOM
A
D A B NEW ELEVATOR & STAIRS
C NEW CODE COMPLIANT STAIR
SECTION
D OPEN TO CLASSROOM BELOW
E NEW EXPANDED BOYS RESTROOM
F NEW 1105 SF CLASSROOM
I NEW OUTDOOR TERRACE
J STAIR TO ATHLETIC FIELD
E
B
DISPLACED SPACE
FACULTY LOUNGE 316 SF
OFFICES (3) 556 SF
C TELEPHONE ROOM 18 SF
LIBRARY STORAGE 184 SF
BOILER RM 260 SF
F
ADULT TOILET 30 SF
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53. Strategy D, Option 2 G
Level 3 Detail
Without Hallway Access
A KEYNOTES
NEW SHOWER / LOCKERS /
A EQUIPMENT ROOM
B NEW PE STAFF ROOM
C NEW 356 SF CONF. / SEMINAR ROOM
SECTION
D NEW ELEVATOR / STAIR PROVIDES ADA
ACCESS TO FIELD / ROOF
E EQUIPMENT STORAGE
B F NEW 1082 SF CLASSROOM
G NEW STAIR TO LOWER PATIO
C
E
D
DISPLACED SPACE
OFFICES (2) 300 SF
CLOSET 30 SF
HVAC 55 SF
F
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55. A La Carte Improvements Level 1 Overview
INCREASED SPACE
BETTER SPACE / PROGRAMS
BETTER UTILIZATION 4
GREENER
11
IMPROVED IMAGE / IDENTITY
2
3
UNEXCAVATED
6
1
7
5
9
10
1 Improve ADA Access, Decrease circulation inefficiencies 4 Patio as teaching space – food, nutrition, science sustainability etc.
Composting, rainwater harvesting, recycling etc.
2 Cafeteria as “Lab”- teaching set-up, Improve overall 5 Lobby – can it be more effective?
functionality, intimacy & utilization. Flexibility. Program 6 Hallway – verify egress path needed – possible space capture
Support. Enhance Kitchen & Servery. Connection to Patio.
7 Break-out space or informal learning opportunity
3 Auditorium: Increase Overall Utilization, Technology
enhancements 9 10 11 Stairwell can be programmed as Informal learning opportunity
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56. A La Carte Improvements Level 2 Overview
INCREASED SPACE
BETTER SPACE / PROGRAMS
BETTER UTILIZATION 34 35
GREENER 11
IMPROVED IMAGE / IDENTITY
14
16
14
37 UNEXCAVATED
8 16
18
17
10 9
8 Break-out space or informal learning opportunity 17 Faculty Lounge – enhanced collaboration tools
9 10 11 Stairwell can be programmed as Informal learning
18 Minimize classroom real estate by minimizing space hogs if possible
opportunity
14 Library functions well now - Consider scheduling tools to 34 New exterior deck with exit breezeway below
support additional unstructured / downtime activities 35 New enclosed seminar room
16 Enable hallways to better support collaboration, break-out 37 New excavated classroom with light from side yard
space, down time, informal learning etc.
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57. A La Carte Improvements Level 3 Overview
INCREASED SPACE
BETTER SPACE / PROGRAMS
BETTER UTILIZATION 36
GREENER 11
IMPROVED IMAGE / IDENTITY
19
22
38
16
21.2 21.1
9 9
9 11 Stairwell can be programmed as Informal learning opportunity 21.1 Consolidate 4 rooms into 1 large room
16 Enable hallways to better support collaboration, break-out 21.2 Consolidate 4 rooms into 2 rooms
space, down time, informal learning etc.
22 Climbing wall alcove can be programmed to support down/time
19 Gym modifications: Possible support for other down/time non-sport activities.
non-sport activities. Provide for room darkening, 36 New enclosed seminar room or roof deck
technology enhancements, presentation capabilities etc.
38 New infill classroom at climbing wall area
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58. A La Carte Improvements Roof Level Overview
INCREASED SPACE
BETTER SPACE / PROGRAMS
BETTER UTILIZATION
GREENER
IMPROVED IMAGE / IDENTITY
26
23
GYM ROOF
Playfield
Below 23
27 27 27
29
9 ROOF
28 28 28
26 Explore possibility of utilizing this rooftop for program (s)
9 Utilize wall surface for learning opportunities / teaching
moments 27 Demonstration Solar Panel & Dashboard, Rainwater
23 Wind Sheltered Roof Garden / Unstructured Play collection etc.
28 Possible Phenomena based learning areas (light, sound,
weather etc.) or “downtime” alcoves
29 Opportunity to reveal building systems (elevator) / extend
elevator to roof for ADA access
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59. 5. Summary
• Additional classroom capacity exists within
the existing footprint
• Small scheduling changes can have a big
impact
• Integrating use changes and physical
changes yield the highest impact
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60. Strategy Comparison
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Inventory: Classroom Equivalents (CRE)
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61. Facilities Strategy Matrix All Opportunity Areas
Projects Included < $2M each $2 - $5M $5 - $10M $10-20M
in Strategy:
Strategy A:
Core Program Interior
Improvements & Right Sizing
1 15 20
X
Keep Shell As-Is (no expansion)
Optimize Exterior Opportunities
Strategy B:
Modest Off-Site Expansion
1) Acquire Sterne School or
OS. 1 2 3 4
X
2) Acquire Other Residence
Strategy C:
X
30 31 32 33 39
Modest On-Site Expansion
8K SF IMPACT AREA – NET GAIN: 3245 SF
Replace and Expand Central Core
Strategy D:
MR. 1
X
Major On-Site Rebuild 2 3 4 5
20K SF IMPACT AREA – NET GAIN:5500-7500 SF
Remove, rebuild, & expand Central
Entry & Stair Tower Zone
A La Carte Improvements 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18
19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
X
28 29 34 35 36 37 38
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62. Facilities Strategy Matrix Comprehensive Project List
Strategy A
Strategy B
Strategy C
Strategy D
A La Carte
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63. Appendix 1
Goal Setting & Needs Analysis
Town School for Boys – Facility Master Plan
64. May 28, 2010
TOWN SCHOOL FOR BOYS
FACULTY & STAFF WORKSHOPS
Initial Findings / Emerging Themes: a rough summary of some key discussion points in
the faculty & staff workshops
RAW SPACE
• Creating or acquiring new space will always be more expensive than other solutions
• “Found” space is low hanging fruit
• Outside space can be better utilized to support programs, downtime, alternative
learning and unstructured play
• Building can become a Teacher
COLLABORATION
• Teachers want to collaborate – think beyond the Faculty Lounge – teacher
“pods” by grade or curriculum could provide space they ‘own’ outside of the
classroom
• Adjacency is key to collaboration
THINKING COMMUNALLY ABOUT SPACE
• Universal Classroom concept may be worth considering for certain grades if
issues can be addressed
• Roaming teacher model works if everyone is roaming. It doesn’t work if a teacher is
‘occupying’ another teacher’s space
• Would have to re‐think how classrooms deal with long‐term student projects, set‐up / tear‐
down.
• Prototyping change should be considered
WELLNESS / HUMAN PERFORMANCE
• Understanding brain function & attention needs is important
• Providing social & emotional support, especially for the outlier kid is important
• Unstructured downtime and unstructured play are important
• Food & Nutrition is important
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SCHEDULE
• Optimizing existing space to support expanded programs will rely on re‐thinking how
scheduling can free up space and utilize space effectively.
• Current schedule is a choice – we can change it if there is a will
• Consider 6 day rotating schedule
• Consider expanding double periods for certain classes and grades
• Look at schedule blocks as a 4th dimension to space
• Data driven scheduling analysis is worth looking into
TECHNOLOGY
• Technologies can expand learning beyond the classroom
• Effective scheduling tools – “air traffic control system” can allow Opportunity
Spaces to achieve greater utilization
• Get everyone iPads…
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5/12/2010
FACULTY & STAFF WORKSHOPS ‐ notes from sessions
Forum 1: The Sciences
What are the experiential opportunities that you would like to see enhanced?
• Connect threads of all sciences through lens of outdoors
• Outside Access – outdoor classroom
• Exploration opportunities – nature / biology based, weather, phenomena
• Messy area
• Garden
What about physical environment needs?
• Co‐location would be good – now math and science are brought to lower school
classrooms
• Need teacher & student workspace
• Ongoing project exploration has set‐up, tear down, project display space needs
• Set up / tear down eats into critical teaching time
• Create spaces that enable exploration – perhaps a woodshop‐like space, a tinkering lab
– these would require supervision
• Cafeteria is not ideal for space teaching – not intimate, poor acoustics (noisy), not
intimate for small groups, scheduling conflicts etc.
Would a better scheduling tool help take advantage of available spaces in the school?
• Yes – it would need to be easy to use and widely accessible
Is there an opportunity to enhance inquiry between classes? What locations if any?
• 4th & up would be best
• Playfield
• Cafeteria too scheduled, not friendly
What opportunities do you see to enhance collaboration? Where might this happen?
• Interaction happens in the hallways – spontaneous encounters – both teachers and
students
• Adjacency is key to teacher collaboration – Grade to grade, adjacent grades (ie: 2 & 3),
teacher to teacher by curriculum.
• Dedicated Upper School, Lower School collaborative teachers environment would be
good if possible
What interdisciplinary teacher interaction would you like to see if any?
• Science & Math ‐ tried it with mixed success, Math Science Olympiad was successful
• Science & Humanities, Science & Art have interesting connections
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