Denali Replacement Elementary School
UNIT COMPANY was selected to demolish an existing school structure built in 1950 and to construct approximately 64,000/SF replacement Elementary school on the same site. The new school will consist of 26 classrooms, intensive needs areas, gymnasium, performing stage, food service kitchen, administration offices, computer room and a library.
The school was designated to fit the needs of a truly urban setting. It is a combination of 1 and 2 story construction with a rigid steel frame designed to meet current International Building Code Standards. The exterior skin is a collection of brick, tile and glass block. The site is compact and constrained on all four sides by the downtown environment. The playground is compact yet functional.
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