Facility Design Update
September 29th, 2023
A big thank you to RDA Design Team and the Horace Mann staff for their collaborative efforts on Thursday during our Early Release Day. We used the time to review the interior designs and offer suggestions to the team.
We looked at:
- Grade level breakout and project spaces
- Traffic flows in large group areas
- Optimal placement and sizing of various rooms (ELL, literacy, math, special ed, etc)
- Lockers
- Staff and student bathrooms
- Storage
- The main office area
- Delivery logistics
- and more!
The staff had so many good questions and ideas. We look forward to seeing how the design team incorporates our suggestions.
Facilities Update from Josh Morse
Good Morning Horace Mann Community,
Last night we had a great Design Review and Horace Mann School Building Committee and Community meeting. For those of you who missed the meeting you can watch the recording here.
Our design team from GRA and Traverse Landscape Architects presented updates on the latest site and landscape plans. GRA then took us inside the building and reviewed the minor refinements to the proposed addition and renovations.
Attached to this email is a copy of the presentation given last night as well as the requested draft space summary comparison that shows the existing conditions compared to what is being proposed.
I was also asked to provide an update to the project schedule. I have drafted a revised schedule for review by the project team and I'll send along the final version as soon as it's ready.
We received some great suggestions last night. From refinements to some of the project breakout areas, to flipping the basketball court and playground, all comments were focused on getting everything just right for the staff, students, and neighborhood.
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, October 26th at 6:00pm and you can join the meeting once it starts by clicking here.
Regards,
Josh Morse
Public Buildings Commissioner
Public Buildings Department
City of Newton
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