Mission Middle School

Additional Info

Award Winner : Silver Creek Industries

Architectural Excellence : Due to the design assist project approach utilized on this project, the project architect and the modular building design team were able to collaborate on design considerations during the conceptual phase of the project to ensure modular construction systems selected would support the design intent. The project consists of a two story structure which houses the STEM program classrooms for the campus and the related functional spaces. The building contains instructional classrooms, flexible learning and display areas, administrative spaces, interior stairways, an interior elevator, and restroom spaces. The building exterior is a mixture of plaster and various sizes of horizontal lapped fiber cement siding panels. Varying parapet heights, and projections at portions of the 2nd level were used to create separate exterior masses. The building interior features abundant natural light in every educational space due to the extensive use of large glazing systems. Overhead doors

Cost Energy Effectiveness : Due to the complexity and scope of the project the ability to perform the work in a factory environment provided the opportunity for significant cost reductions and increased quality control measures. The careful placement of the restrooms allowed those spaces to be enclosed on all sides within a single module and to leave the factory fully finished. Spaces that could not be enclosed due to size or location were partially finished in the factory and wherever possible the remaining finishes were pre-cut in order minimize the duration of work on site. The electrical distribution system was designed to utilize larger conductors and conduits to reduce the number of electrical connections made in the field. Where possible the ductwork was designed to be installed within a single module which eliminated the need for horizontal connections in the field.

Design Firm Name : DLR Group

Engineering Firm Name : Silver Creek Industries, Inc.

Green Building Description : Green Building strategies were implemented in a cost-effective manner. Most of the building spaces are controlled by dedicated air handlers with economizers, and high MERV rated filters, which allows individual temperature controls. Low and No-VOC products, materials, paints and coatings are used throughout the building. Non-absorbent materials and overhangs or canopies are used adjacent to the primary exterior doorways to reduce the potential for moisture transfer into the building. Nearly every occupied room has abundant glazing to allow for natural light while utilizing shading devices, and recessed glazing assemblies, along the East and West elevations to minimize the impact of direct sunlight. All artificial lighting in the building utilizes suspended or recessed dimmable LED fixtures with occupancy sensors and automatic daylighting controls. The primary structural system consists of a steel frame which is constructed using high recycled content components.

Occupied Date : 8/30/2017

Owner Firm Name : Escondido Union School District

Production Start Date : 2/1/2017

Project Location City : Escondido

Project Location State Name : California

Technical Innovation : The program developed with the client required the building to utilize a central corridor system with interior stairs and elevator. The client also required 9’-6” high ceilings throughout the enclosed spaces and open ceilings in the corridors and collaborative spaces. Additionally, the architectural design required offsets within the vertical and horizontal planes. To meet these requirements Silver Creek developed a series of specialized building frames which utilized a mixture of module sizes with concrete floor decks and 14’ floor to floor heights. The delivery of the modules to the project site required the preparation of specialized shipping systems in order to accommodate the size and weight of the modules. Special planning was used to organize the interior spaces in a manner which minimized the amount of “close-up” work that would be done on site at the module joint locations.

Total Square Feet : 18046