OCPS Corner Lakes Middle School

COMPLETION DATE:

JULY 2008

PROJECT SIZE:

96,927 SQUARE FEET

PROJECT COST:

$15 MILLION

PRESENT STATUS:

COMPLETED

Project Overview

Corner Lakes Middle School is a comprehensive educational complex located in Orlando, Florida. This $21.1 million project for Orange County Public Schools was a joint venture that showcases innovative design and efficient construction methods in educational architecture.

Project Scope

The project responsibility for Corner Lakes Middle School included:

  • Construction of a 166,265 square foot middle school building
  • Related roadwork
  • Development of parking lots
  • Construction of playing fields and other outdoor activity areas
  • Installation of specialized rooms: music rooms, industrial arts rooms, CCTV rooms
  • Construction of a cafeteria
  • Installation of science labs
  • Construction of an auditorium with stage
  • Building of classrooms
  • Creation of a library and media center
  • Construction of an 11,800 square foot gymnasium with seating capacity for 1,546

Key Features:

    • 166,265 square foot main school building
    • Music rooms
    • Industrial arts rooms
    • CCTV rooms
    • Cafeteria
    • Science labs
    • Auditorium with stage
    • Multiple classrooms
    • Library and media center
    • 11,800 square foot gymnasium with 1,546 seating capacity
    • Extensive outdoor areas including playing fields
     

Construction Approach

  • Integrated design combining academic, athletic, and recreational facilities
  • Focus on creating specialized learning environments (e.g., industrial arts, science labs)
  • Incorporation of modern technology with CCTV rooms
  • Large-scale gymnasium construction for athletic and community events
  • Development of extensive outdoor areas for a comprehensive educational experience

Project Challenges

Scale Management

 Coordinating the construction of a large 166,265 square foot facility with diverse components.

Specialized Room Integration

Incorporating various specialized rooms (music, industrial arts, CCTV) with specific technical requirements.

Large Gymnasium Construction

 Building an 11,800 square foot gymnasium with substantial seating capacity.

Outdoor Development 

Balancing the construction of the main building with extensive outdoor areas including playing fields.

Technology Integration

 Ensuring proper infrastructure for technologically advanced areas like CCTV rooms and science labs.

Budget Control

 Managing the $21.1 million budget across diverse construction elements.

Timeline Adherence

 Completing the large-scale, multi-faceted project by the May 1998 deadline.

Traffic Flow

 Designing efficient roadwork and parking solutions for the large school population.

Acoustic Considerations

 Ensuring proper sound isolation for areas like music rooms and the auditorium

Future-Proofing

 Designing flexible spaces capable of accommodating evolving educational needs and technological advancements.