Caplea Coe Architects, Inc. 

The need arose for the consolidation of the two existing middle schools on James island into one larger, state-of-the-art school that would allow space for future expansion. The project included master planning, programming, design and construction of a new 137,000 SF middle school, the design of a swing campus to house students during construction, and demolition of an existing facility on the new school site.

The new middle school was designed for an initial population of 900 students with a core and expansion space for a future capacity of 1,200 student. The school provides instructional classrooms for 6th, 7th and 8th grades, with academic wings that keep each grade in their own area. The facility also included performing arts wing with band, string and chorus rooms; science labs; state-of-the-art media center; 7,000 SF cafeteria with outdoor eating area; gymnasium; locker rooms; administrative office and support spaces.

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Project Team: 

4SE: Structural Engineer

ADC Engineering, Inc.: Landscape Architect

Hussey Gay Bell: Civil Engineer

Owens & Associates, Inc.: Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer

Critical Systems Engineering: Electrical Engineer

Stewart Acoustical Consultants: Acoustician 

Camacho: Food Service Consultant

REI Engineers: Building Envelope Engineer

TQ Contractors, Inc.: General Contractor 

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