Island Village Montessori Charter School, Inc.

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Award Winner : M Space Holdings LLC

Architectural Excellence : M Space worked closely with charter school authorities and the site design team to create a 14, 979 square foot school complex that would provide separate Elementary and Middle School buildings in close proximity to one another. The Elementary School was designed to form a horseshoe shape totaling 8747 square feet. A separate set of modules were assembled forming an expansive 6232 square foot Middle School facility. The buildings provide an open classroom environment with large classrooms and oversized windows that provide abundant natural lighting to compliment the Montessori education style. A mixture of sheet vinyl flooring and commercial grade carpet finishes gives the school attractive, durable and low maintenance flooring alternatives. Large storage areas are located in each classroom.

Cost Energy Effectiveness : Cost efficiencies were maximized by the careful site design planning and the ability of modular buildings to be manufactured, delivered and installed in less than 100 days. The accelerated timeline could only be achieved with modular construction. This approach not only had cost savings within the project, but enabled the customer to benefit from increased revenue through increased enrollment

Design Firm Name : Swift Company

Occupied Date : 8/4/2008

Production Start Date : 4/28/2008

Project Location City : Venice

Project Location State Name : FL

Technical Innovation : A stem wall ventilation system was installed at ground level to maintain and alleviate humidity, which is common in Florida. A special soundproof music room, divided into separate areas of activity was incorporated into the building design. The rooms were equipped with thick doors and a soundproof viewing window for teachers to monitor activities.

Total Square Feet : 14979