Lincolnville Central School (K-8)

Lincolnville, Maine

Firm

Oak Point Associates

Client

Lincolnville School Department

Area

47,380 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$7,375,000

Completion Date

09/2005

It was critical to build a new school to replace an existing facility that suffered from poor air quality. The result is a 47,000-square-foot K-8 school that accommodates more students, addresses changes in technology and better reflects the way the school operates.
As one of Maine’s first high-performance schools, Lincolnville Central School has a design that emphasizes the energy efficiency of the building’s shell. The architect took advantage of the site’s southern exposure by using clerestory windows that allow natural light into interior spaces. Structural, insulated panels accelerated the pace of construction and provided a highly efficient building envelope.
The gymnasium’s intricate design and large trusses provide visual depth and interest. The library has a curved glass wall to provide natural light for the reading area. Project rooms allow for one-on-one learning and small-group projects. These rooms have large windows with borrowed lights to classroom spaces for direct teacher supervision. Classrooms are equipped with interactive smartboards, projectors and Internet service to enable teachers to engage students and transmit lessons directly to laptops.