Don D. Sherrill Education Center

Lincoln, Nebraska

Firm

BCDM Architects

Client

Lancaster County School District 55-0001

Area

27,433 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$4,333,495

Completion Date

07/2013

The Don D. Sherrill Education Center is a behavior disorder facility for K-8 students in the Lincoln, Neb., school district.

Classrooms are typically around 350 square feet to facilitate a low teacher-to-student ratio and give students in the program as much one-on-one attention as possible. In the event that a student has an incident there are a number of smaller breakout spaces near each classroom where students can receive more private attention from teachers and counselors.

Younger students are separated from the older students in two separate classroom wings and share a common media center, dining/common space, activity room and gymnasium.

The scale and forms of the exterior were broken down to match the scale of the existing surrounding residential neighborhood. The exterior is predominantly brick with a sloped asphalt shingle roof to integrate into the neighborhood. Heat pumps serve the building from the attic level mezzanine.

Durable finishes are used throughout the interior. An inspirational resin panel feature wall is used to separate the open front entry and dining/commons space.

Additional Information

Capacity

105

Cost per Sq Ft

$157.97

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Product suppliers specified

Carpet by Mohawk Commercial Carpet

Physical-Education Flooring by R.C.A. Rubber

Ceilings by CertainTeed

Doors by Marshfield Door Systems

Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams

Plumbing by Zurn

Roofing by Tamko

Brick/Masonry by Cloud Ceramics

Flooring by R.C.A. Rubber

Ceilings by Armstrong World Industries

Ceilings by Sabo

Doors by Cookson

Insulation by Dow

Movable Partitions/Walls by Modernfold

Skylights by Kalwall

Drinking Fountains by Elkay

Washroom Accessories by American Specialties

Athletic Equipment by AALCO

Draperies/Blinds by Hunter Douglas

Lockers by Republic Storage Systems

Windows by Insulite Skylights

Lighting & Accessories by Lithonia Lighting

Ceilings by Golterman

Ceramic Tile by Dal-Tile

Emergency Lighting by Cooper Lighting

Locks by Schlage

Washroom Fixtures by Kohler

Washroom Fixtures by Delta Faucet

Whiteboards / Markerboards / Chalkboards by Claridge