A Building Area: (sf) 122,500 sf. Cost per Square Foot: $198.12/sf. Construction Cost $24,270, Date of Completion: February 17, 2014

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1 Program Summary: A new elementary school in the heart of a residential neighborhood for the rapidly expanding student population in south Louisiana. Program Statement: This school was designed to be a good neighbor through the use of low scale massing, common construction materials, and an entrance evocative of a corner store. The school includes 45 classrooms, 2 computer labs, art and music rooms, a full service kitchen and cafeteria, a centrally located resource center, and a gymnasium with retractable seating for 500 people designed for both school and community use. Interconnected Smartboards and computer stations in every classroom offer a wealth of learning resources as well as internal communication capabilities. The building footprint wraps around itself to create centrally located, controlled, outdoor play spaces for younger students. In response to the flood-prone nature of the location, the first floor was designed with materials and finishes that could be washed down for expedited recovery if another flood occurred, with major mechanical and electrical systems located on the second floor. Terrazzo floors in corridors and factory glazed concrete masonry walls throughout provide abuse resistant finishes that can withstand the force of inundation and grade school children alike. Energy conservation goals are being met by utilizing extensive daylighting in all major functional areas along with high R value roof and wall insulation, insulated impact resistant glass, and an energy management system. An oversized manifold of subsurface drainage piping retains stormwater run-off and achieves the hydrological requirements mandated by local authorities. A30.01 Building Area: (sf) 122,500 sf Cost per Square Foot: $198.12/sf Construction Cost $24,270, Date of Completion: February 17, 2014

2 A30.02 The main entrance, located at the corner, features a generous covered porch and offers equal frontage to both major access streets and separates bus traffic from parent drop-off areas. A pedestrian walkway from the sidewalk to the front door accommodates neighborhood children who walk to school. Residential scale building massing and a pallet of brick, cast stone, and louvered panels contribute to a contextually responsive aesthetic.

3 A30.03 The main entry foyer with Administration offices on the right and the art room on the left is designed to provide controlled access for security as well as a welcoming space for the school. An electronically operated double set of entry doors requires visitors to check in before entering the school, while maintaining rapid egress in times of emergency. The Resource Center entry is axially aligned with the entry foyer in a central location to reinforce its importance in the school complex.

4 A30.04 The Art Room as a feature shared by all students is located just inside the main entrance with a glass storefront system that offers a glimpse of artful activities from the main entry foyer. Smartboard and computer stations provide a variety of digital learning opportunities, as well as the more traditional instructional methods. High clerestory windows and low level, operable windows provide a generous amount of natural lighting into the space.

5 A30.05 The Resource Center offers a wide variety of instructional resources, from printed media, computer workstations, and small group reading areas. Low furnishings throughout allow for good visual access from the checkout desk. Carpet is used throughout to absorb sound and promote a quiet atmosphere. Extensive storefront systems at corridor walls are used to foster the perception of an open, inviting space to passing students.

6 A30.06 The centrally located Resource Center and Music Room open directly into the courtyard for immediate access and visibility. An outdoor classroom (left in the photo) offers opportunities for occasional outdoor teaching sessions when the weather permits.

7 A30.07 The pergola surrounding the Resource Center and Music Room helps to define the controlled courtyard play areas and shelter from both sun and rain. A cushioned recycled rubber play surface with integral colors in the courtyard provides a durable, childfriendly surface for recess.

8 A30.08 The Cafetorium provides for daily breakfast and lunch for the students as well as a staging area for bus pick-ups in the afternoon. A platform stage serves a variety of functions and presentations with a first class sound system and rear projection capabilities. Folding tables and chairs can be easily rolled to a nearby storage room when an open floor function is needed. Electronically opened roller shades control north light through the clerestory windows when required. Perimeter indirect lighting provides illumination for the majority of the space.

9 A30.09 A full size Gymnasium is designed to serve both the school and community functions. Doors from the gym lead directly into the playground and gym lobby with concession stand. A porte-cochere offers shelter for both bus and car loading.

10 A30.10 The Gymnasium features a solid wood sports floor system, retractable bleachers for up to 500 people, and retractable basketball goals and divider curtains. Padded wall cushions at the lower levels, acoustically absorbing wall panels and a perforated metal roof deck system help to control reverberant sound. Electronically operated roller shades control the natural light at the clerestory windows. The Gymnasium is used for school, as well as surrounding community activities and events.

11 A30.11 Terrazzo floors and colorful glazed concrete block walls were chosen to withstand daily use by the students and allow for quick recovery if another flood event occurs. Random bands of color in the terrazzo floor pattern add color and reinforce the school s identity. A curved ramp leading to the platform stage in the Cafetorium is wrapped by colorful stepped glazed block guardrails. A glass storefront system affords transparency between the main corridor and the Resource Center for passing students.

12 A30.12 The school, located in a recovering residential neighborhood, is constrained by existing streets on three sides. A main pedestrian entrance at the southeast corner of the site separates carpool lines on the east side and bus lines on the south side. Visitors and employee/teacher parking provided on the east and west sides of the property occupy large areas on the site and result in compact but very functional courtyard spaces.

13 First Floor Second Floor A30.13 The floor plan is designed to provide separate entry points for busses and carpools. Bus students congregate in the Cafetorium while carpoolers are staged in the side entrance commons. All food service delivery traffic occurs on the west side to prevent cross-traffic. Classrooms for the younger students have their own toilet rooms and doors that open directly into the controlled play area. Older students classrooms are located in the second floor. All major mechanical and electrical systems are located on the second floor for flood protection. Rooftop mechanical equipment over the kitchen is visually shielded from the neighborhood with an acoustically absorbing louver system.

14 Project Name: Lacoste Elementary School Project Location: Chalmette, Louisiana Owner/Client: St. Bernard Parish School Board Architect(s) of Record: (names and addresses) Lachin Oubré & Associates, APC (LOA) Architects, Planners, Project Managers 3000 W. Esplanade Avenue, Suite 302 Metairie, Louisiana Project Team: Michael G. Lachin, AIA Peter Fortier, AIA, EDAC Mark Gauchet, AIA Thomas Colosino, AIA Brian Broussard Landscape Architect: By Owner Consultants: Schrenk Endom & Flanagan, LLC Civil/Structural Lucien T. Vivien Jr. & Associates, Inc. Mechanical/Plumbing Creative Engineering Group, LLC Electrical/Special Systems Futch Design Associates, Inc. Kitchen Design General Contractor: FHP Tectonics Corporation Photographer(s): (please list which specific slides get credited to each photographer(s) listed). Ron Calamia Photos (slides A30.02 A30.10) Peter Fortier LOA (slide A30.11) A30.14 Credit Slide This slide will not be seen by the judges. It replaces what in past years has been in the sealed envelope. Please fill out the information requested to the left. As with other slides please set the correct Entry Number above; OK to leave slide# as x Some of this information will be added to the slides when used for the Awards Presentation at the AIA Louisiana Convention. Note: on this slide if you run out of space please adjust font size as necessary or move more information to the second column. Please submit 2 Power Point Submissions on CD as indicated on the instructions sent to you with your entry number (one w/credit slide and one without).