Douglas Anderson School of the Arts

Jacksonville, Florida

Firm

KBJ Architects

Client

Duval County Public Schools

Area

87,497 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$11,500,000

Completion Date

08/2002

The architect designed additions, renovations, site improvements and remodeling for Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.
The new construction included redesign of the main entry to provide a multipurpose circulation space with access to the main offices of administration and the classrooms on campus. Additional new construction included a media center for film production; recording control room and studio; multipurpose rehearsal hall for all arts; theatrical and music practice rooms; a guitar studio; a drafting area for theatrical set design; various music/vocal labs; and multipurpose conference/lounge rooms.
Renovations to existing buildings provided five new art labs, a reading room, computer lab, chemistry lab, creative-writing labs and renovation of the main administration building.
The project included major maintenance to replace a 30-ton air-cooled chiller in the existing music suite; re-duct, re-control and replace all wall- hung units; rewire electrical systems to accommodate new technologies in old buildings; and redesign mechanical systems. The project also provided exterior enhancement of existing buildings and window replacement.

Additional Information

Cost per Sq Ft

$131.43

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