James Lane Allen Elementary School Addition and Renovation
James Lane Allen Elementary School Addition and Renovation
The work includes the renovation of the existing school with new additions for a total of 72,592 SF. The existing single story school has approximately 58,546 SF and the net additions equal 14,046 SF. James Lane Allen Elementary School was built in 1957 with major building additions in 1968 (classrooms), 1986 (media center & classrooms), 1994 (new boiler room), 1995 (roof replacement), and an undated cafeteria expansion. The scope of work for this current major construction project includes, but is not limited to: Building demolition of existing kitchen, cafeteria, and administration offices within a floor area of approximately 11,172 SF. Selective demolition in the remaining 47,374 SF of existing structure includes removal and replacement of non-load bearing classroom window walls, removal and replacement of mechanical systems (including installation of new variable refrigerant volume systems), removal and replacement of existing electrical systems, fire protection, fire alarm systems, interior finishes (walls, ceilings, floor and base), door hardware, site improvements and paving. New construction of approximately 25,218 SF consists of kitchen and equipment, cafeteria, administration office area, the addition of 8 classrooms, and several secondary entry vestibules. The work will be executed in three principal phases beginning June 2012 and ending December 2013. The building will be occupied during all phases of construction work.
Lexington, KY
