Cabot Elementary School

Newton, Massachusetts

Firm

DiNisco Design

Client

City of Newton

Area

83,913 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$36,590,000

Completion Date

09/2019

Peter Vanderwarker

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Design Team
Gary Ainslie, Leno Filippi, Donna DiNisco, Jeff Oxsalida, Beneyam Shiferaw, Caulen Finch, Gary Mackey

The renovation and additions to the Cabot School maintain the character of the original historic building while providing necessary updates to support the educational program. The 1929 building is centrally situated and serves as a hub of activity. A three-story addition provides new classrooms, art and music rooms, and a cafetorium. The single-story library addition relates to the scale of the surrounding neighborhood, and the gymnasium addition opens onto an expansive park. Outdoor learning spaces are nestled between the additions.

Varying masonry sizes, textures, and muted colors emphasize the traditional waterstruck brick, replicated historic windows, and copper detailing of the 1929 building. Each addition is connected with a glass link that differentiates the new construction.

Public spaces are situated on the ground floor to support community use and compartmentalized access. Spatial relationships, adjacencies, and materials are integral to the interior design. Students from kindergarten through fifth grade comprise the school’s population, which includes a low-incidence special education program. The interior design provides a range of flexible spaces easily tailored to student needs.

Additional Information

Capacity

480

Cost per Sq Ft

$436.00

Citation

Elementary School Citation

Featured in

2020 Architectural Portfolio

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Product suppliers specified

Carpet by Centiva

Carpet by Tandus

Flooring by Forbo Flooring Systems

Physical-Education Flooring by Connor Sport Court

Brick/Masonry by Endicott Tile

Brick/Masonry by Glen-Gery

Ceilings by USG

Ceramic Tile by Dal-Tile

Ceramic Tile by ProSpec

Door Hardware by ASSA ABLOY

Door Hardware by Allegion

Doors by Curries

Doors by VT Industries

Elevators by KONE

Insulation by Dow

Insulation by BASF

Insulation by Owens Corning

Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams

Plumbing by Josam

Roofing by Sika Sarnafil

Roofing by GAF Materials

Windows by Wausau Window & Wall Systems

Lighting & Accessories by Lithonia Lighting

Lighting & Accessories by Lumenwerx

Lighting & Accessories by Gotham Lighting

Lighting & Accessories by Mark Architectural Lighting

Lighting & Accessories by v2 Lighting

Lighting & Accessories by Delray Lighting

Lighting & Accessories by Spectrum Lighting

Emergency Lighting by Lithonia Lighting

Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Honeywell

Security Systems by Bosch Security Systems

Locks by Allegion

Card Systems by Lenel Security

Security Systems by Avigilon USA

Auditorium/Assembly Furniture by National Public Seating

Cafeteria Furniture by AmTab Mfg

Classroom Furniture by Great Openings

Classroom Furniture by Alumni Classroom Furniture

Library/Media Center Furniture by Media Technologies

Office Furniture by Great Openings

Office Furniture by SitOnIt Seating

Drinking Fountains by Halsey Taylor

Hand-Drying Equipment by Excel Dryer

Washroom Accessories by Bradley Corporation

Washroom Fixtures by American Standard

Washroom/Shower Partitions by Scranton Products

Athletic Equipment by Jay Pro

Playground Equipment by Landscape Structures

Scoreboards/Clocks by Nevco Scoreboard

Computers by Apple

Communications Systems by Valcom

Clocks/Time Management by Valcom

HVAC Control Devices by Delta Controls

IAQ Devices by Delta Controls

Draperies/Blinds by Walker Zanger

Laundry Equipment by GE

Lockers by Penco Products

Benches/Site Furnishings by Maglin Site Furniture

Whiteboards / Markerboards / Chalkboards by Claridge

Bicycle Racks by Landscape Forms

Playground Equipment by Surface America