Lee H. Means Elementary School

Harlingen, Texas

Firm

Gignac & Associates, LLP

Client

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District

Area

83,000 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$11,600,000

Completion Date

12/2008

This new elementary school for grades pre-K to 5 has classroom wings arranged in a radial array to enable easy access to common facilities such as the library, and science and art classrooms. The building incorporates sustainable design principles such as energy-efficient systems and daylighting. A state-of-the-art technology infrastructure has been incorporated in the entire campus.

The project also includes a 4,500-square-foot multipurpose room for physical education and assemblies.

Additional Information

Capacity

750

Cost per Sq Ft

$139.76

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Product suppliers specified

Washroom/Shower Partitions by Capitol Partitions
Washroom/Shower Partitions by Comtec
Security Systems by Aqua Vault
Doors by American Door Products
Door Hardware by Ives
Door Hardware by Schlage
Door Hardware by Von Duprin
Emergency Lighting by Lightolier
Carpet by Collins & Aikman
Draperies/Blinds by KM Fabrics
Lighting & Accessories by Lightolier
Washroom Fixtures by Sloan Valve
Drinking Fountains by Elkay
Ceilings by Armstrong World Industries
HVAC Units by York
Hand-Drying Equipment by World Dryer
Signage by Bayuk Graphics Systems
Signage by Metal Arts
Kitchen Equipment by Thermo-Kool
Kitchen Equipment by Moduserve
Whiteboards / Markerboards / Chalkboards by Best-Rite
Plumbing by Kohler
Plumbing by Crane Plastics
Roofing by Firestone Building Products
Roofing by Tredico
ADA/Compliance Equipment by Kimberly-Clark
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Ansul Fire Protection
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Potter Roemer
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Gem
Locks by Hager
Locks by Schlage
Ceramic Tile by American Olean
Flooring by Azrock
Washroom Accessories by Bobrick
Washroom Accessories by Truebro
Washroom Accessories by Church
Insulation by CertainTeed
Lockers by Penco Products
Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams
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