Gilbane Building Company, together with Wolfe Architects, Inc., Kimley-Horn and HighMark School Development, delivered a K-5 independent public charter school in Sarasota, Florida using a design-build approach. Settled on a 5.4-acre greenfield site, this two-story, 43,100-square-foot institution aims to nurture bilingual, biliterate and cross-cultural leaders who will be fluent in English and Spanish by the time they reach fifth grade.
The Florida Development Finance Corporation financed this educational campus through a state bond –the first time the FDFC has selected a new school for state bond financing. This standalone facility includes 36 spacious classrooms, dedicated spaces for science, art and music, administration offices, a fully equipped kitchen, a versatile dining/multi-purpose room, a high-tech media center and additional support areas.
The construction of this establishment required an extension of county facilities in the right of way, starting from a connection point half a mile down the road. The structure features exterior tilt-wall panels and a robust structural steel frame that meets Florida’s stringent hurricane requirements.
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