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COMPLETION DATE:
JULY 2003
PROJECT SIZE:
96,000 SQUARE FEET
PROJECT COST:
$9.5 MILLION
PRESENT STATUS:
COMPLETED
Project Overview
Eagle Nest Elementary School is a state-of-the-art educational facility located in Orlando, Florida. This $9.5 million project for Orange County Public Schools showcases efficient construction methods and innovative design in educational architecture.
Project Scope:
- Teaching labs
- Academic support areas
- Offices
- Library/media center
- Color-coordinated quadrants of classrooms for easy student navigation:
- Coordinated flooring
- Coordinated painting
- Coordinated mill work
- Coordinated wall tile
Key Features:
- Teaching labs
- Academic support areas
- Administrative offices
- Library/media center
- Color-coordinated quadrants of classrooms for easy student navigation:
- Coordinated flooring
- Coordinated painting
- Coordinated mill work
- Coordinated wall tile
This project represents a significant investment in educational infrastructure, combining safety features, modern technology, and efficient design to create an optimal learning environment for students in West Orange County.
Project Challenges
Complex Safety Systems Integration
Implementing the synchronized fire alarm system with automatic door closure and voice-prompted instructions required careful planning and execution.
Technology Integration
Installing flat panel televisions in each classroom and setting up an internal broadcast station presented logistical and technical challenges.
Tilt-Up Construction Coordination
The use of tilt-up construction methods required precise timing and coordination on-site.
Coordination of Multiple Trades
Managing various contractors working simultaneously during the “perimeter casting” phase demanded careful planning and communication.
Weather Considerations
Florida’s climate, including potential for severe weather, impacted construction timelines and required additional planning for the water panel curtains.
Minimizing Disruption
Managing noise, traffic, and other construction impacts on the surrounding community was a key consideration.
Future Proofing
Designing the school to accommodate potential future technological advancements and changes in educational methodologies presented additional planning challenges.
Budget Constraints
Delivering a 96,000 sq. ft. facility with advanced features within a $9.5 million budget presented financial challenges.
Compliance with Educational Standards
Ensuring all aspects of the design and construction met or exceeded the standards set by Orange County Public Schools and relevant educational authorities.
Timeline Pressure
Implementing the tilt-up construction method required precise coordination and timing to achieve the 25-day reduction in the project timeline.
