Exhibit B TOWSON WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. September 9, Design Collective Project Number

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1 Exhibit B SCHEMATIC DESIGN BRIEFING for Dr. JOE A. HAIRSTON TOWSON WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS September 9, 2008 Design Collective Project Number

2 Towson West Elementary School Schematic Design Presentation DCI Project # September 9, 2008 Design Collective Inc. SITE LOCATION RATIONALE Environment o Respects Forest and Wetlands Buffers o Hillside Site Allows a 3-Story Building, which conserves open space o Parking and Bus Loop Expansion in current location minimizes site impact Identity o Visibility from Charles Street o Separate and distinct front door from the Ridge-Ruxton School o Visual connection to parking, bus loop and site Utility o Oriented to enable easy access to existing on-site utilities o Respects the existing public utility easement o Separates service and public functions 1

3 Towson West Elementary School Schematic Design Presentation DCI Project # September 9, 2008 Design Collective Inc. PROJECT SUMMARY Approximately 69,000 gross square feet Approximately 45,500 net program area Three-story (at-grade on two levels) State-Rated Capacity of 451 students Pre-K thru Grade 5 One (1) Pre-School 3 / Pre-Kindergarten Room Three (3) Kindergarten Classrooms Three (3) Each Grade 1 thru Grade 5 Classrooms Two (2) Special Education Classrooms One (1) Art Room One (1) Science Lab Combined Gymnasium / Cafeteria Multi-Purpose Room with After-Hours Access Satellite Kitchen Vocal and Instrumental Music Suite Media and Technology Center Administrative and Student Services Suite Increased Parking and Bus Loop Extension Preservation of Baseball Diamond and Multi-use Field Re-Use of Existing Tennis Courts as New Multi-use Hard Surface Court Extended Service / Fire Access Road 1

4 Towson West Elementary School Schematic Design Presentation DCI Project # September 9, 2008 Design Collective Inc. OVERALL PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project involves the construction of a new comprehensive elementary school conceived to alleviate the overcrowding in the Towson area. The new school is designed to accommodate a State-rated capacity of 451 students and approximately faculty and staff. It is approximately 69,000 gross square feet in area, to be built adjacent to the existing Ridge-Ruxton School, which is to remain in operation during and after construction. Preliminary traffic studies have indicated that, although problems currently exist along Charles Street, the construction of this school will not make them any worse. In considering the siting of the proposed building, it was determined that straddling the hillside between the existing school and the existing ballfields would prove to be the most logical and efficient placement. This location is respectful of forest conservation and wetlands setbacks, and existing utility easements. It allows for visual presence on Charles Street, a distinct building entrance and identity from Ridge-Ruxton, and good visibility to the parking lots and bus loops. The hillside location allows for a compact, three-story building layout, with atgrade access at two levels. This layout reduces the required building footprint, thereby conserving resources and existing site open area, minimizing site disturbance and environmental impact. The proposed building coverage of the existing site is approximately 5%. The school is designed as a simple yet sensitive response to the many factors presented by the site, existing conditions and the required program. Just as is important is the desire to create a real sense of place and identity for the school while being respectful of its relationship to the Ridge-Ruxton School. Finally, a major goal is to insure that the building is itself a learning tool while serving as an inspirational space for students, teachers and the community at large. In order to work well with the existing school and avoid an imposing or institutional feel, the new school is envisioned as a collection of smaller more intimately scaled structures grouped together around an enclosed village square to the west and a town hall to the east. This collective space, positioned on axis with the drop off drive, is given a curved form to both ease the transition in massing from one school to the next while allowing the various components of the program to be linked together at one point while adjusting to the site conditions. In addition to housing the major vertical circulation components, the secured entry, administrative area, media center, art room, and pre-k rooms all have exposure to this space. As such they are easily identified, share indirect light from this rotunda, as well as convenient sight lines for security and safety and social interaction. This space serves as a platform for the cognitive mapping or intuitive understanding of how the building is organized. To the east is the other two story anchor or Town Hall. This component houses the cafeteria and gymnasium and its associated uses and can be entered after hours separately. It is given a simple rectangular form with a gently rising bank of clerestory windows to provide a soft light and interesting roofline. This portion is thoughtfully placed on-axis with the open courtyard play area of the Ridge-Ruxton School, to create a logical relationship with the existing space, while providing breathing room between them. Connecting these two nodes is the bulk of the classrooms, arranged around a play area to the north at the entry level and, potentially, a green roof on the upper level. The ground level is built into the hill with all classrooms facing the open space and play fields. The partial ground level contains a receiving area, storage and mechanical spaces, and Grade 3, 4, and 5 classrooms. This floor will have at-grade access along the west, south, and east elevations. 1

5 Towson West Elementary School Schematic Design Presentation DCI Project # September 9, 2008 Design Collective Inc. Next is the entry level, at-grade along the north elevation. It is to contain the administrative and student support services, classrooms for Preschool 3 s / Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 and 2. This level also contains the combined gymnasium / cafeteria, music rooms, kitchen, and faculty areas. The third, or upper, level is completely above-grade and contains the art room, science lab, technology room, and additional classrooms and student services. Finally, addressing the drop off area, is the Media Center conveniently stacked on top of the admin area for clear sightlines to the drop-off area and offering a compelling public face to the project. In keeping with building s internal organizational framework, the exterior is likewise rendered through variations in color and texture to express the uniqueness of the programmed spaces and their relation to one another. While primarily masonry with punched openings, key areas receive specialty glazing to provide identity and a unique experience tailored to the use within, relation to the site and the solar orientation. Towson West Elementary School is being designed with sustainable, or green, attributes in mind. As noted earlier, the 3-story design helps to minimize the required building footprint and preserves open space. The site orientation takes full advantage of direct and indirect natural lighting and views of the surrounding campus. Interior finishes will be selected with consideration of renewable resources, indoor air quality, minimal maintenance and longevity. A green roof is under consideration for a portion of roof accessible to students on the Upper Level. This would allow it to be used as a teaching tool and additional open space. Stormwater management and bio-retention facilities are being considered to address runoff from the site. Again, in methods that might lend themselves to environmental education and enhancement of the natural landscape. Finally, mechanical and electrical systems are being explored that would reduce energy and water consumption, while providing for comfortable learning and social environments. We are currently on-track to meet the scheduled for opening for August 1, 2008 November 1, 2008 February 2009 March 15, 2009 April 2009 May 2009 May 2009 July 2010 August 2010 SD package submitted to MSDE for review DD package completed and submitted Early bid packages (site, structural, etc.) ready for advertisement 100% CD package submitted for review Remaining bid packages ready for advertisement All bids to Board of Education for approval Site contractor mobilized on-site Building Substantial Completion Beginning of Academic Year 2

6 towson west elementary multi-purpose hard surface court service/fire access existing ridge ruxton school existing courtyard bus loop service drive kindergarten play area proposed 3-story school swm multi-purpose playfield grade 2-5 play area swm existing ball diamond to remain swm site plan

7 towson west elementary ground level - 18,044 sq. ft. CLASSROOM CIRCULATION STAIRS / ELEVATOR GYM / CAFETERIA MEDIA SERVICES STUDENT SERVICES ADMIN. / FACULTY STORAGE / MECH. RESTROOM

8 towson west elementary entry level - 35,521 sq. ft. CLASSROOM CIRCULATION STAIRS / ELEVATOR GYM / CAFETERIA MEDIA SERVICES STUDENT SERVICES ADMIN. / FACULTY STORAGE / MECH. RESTROOM

9 towson west elementary upper level - 15,478 sq. ft. CLASSROOM CIRCULATION STAIRS / ELEVATOR GYM / CAFETERIA MEDIA SERVICES STUDENT SERVICES ADMIN. / FACULTY STORAGE / MECH. RESTROOM

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