Ludington Elementary School

Ludington, Michigan

Firm

GMB Architecture + Engineering

Client

Area

154,820 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$40,000,000

Completion Date

12/2021

Jason Keen

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Ludington Area School District was looking to consolidate its three elementary schools into one centralized facility and replace aging buildings that would have required significant renovations. This new facility creates a hub for the community, fostering inclusion and encouraging relationship-building that promotes a sense of community pride. The school was designed to serve not only as a flexible and transitionally appropriate learning space for each age group, but also as a community amenity. Recognizing that learning doesn’t happen only in the classroom, Ludington Elementary was designed with outdoor learning areas, dedicated extended learning areas, and hallways that function as an accommodated learning space. The innovative design broke down the classroom wings into smaller, grade-level-centered neighborhoods. Shared amenities and special programs are organized along a central spine that connects all neighborhoods together. Technically, there are no corridors in the entire building, yet compartments are thoughtfully broken down; egressing and exiting occurs in a natural flow. The design is adaptable to support growth for the present and the future.

Additional Information

Associated Firm

The Christman Company (Construction Manager)

Capacity

900

Cost per Sq Ft

$258.00

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Product suppliers specified

Carpet by Shaw

Physical-Education Flooring by Action Floor Systems

Brick/Masonry by Belden Brick

Ceilings by Rockfon

Ceilings by Armstrong World Industries

Door Hardware by Glynn-Johnson

Door Hardware by Ives

Acoustics/Sound Systems by LCN Closers

Door Hardware by Schlage

Door Hardware by Corbin Russwin

Doors by Algoma Hardwoods

Doors by Steelcraft

Doors by Tubelite

Insulation by Icynene

Insulation by Firestone Building Products

Movable Partitions/Walls by Moderco

Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams

Plumbing by Elkay

Plumbing by Zurn

Plumbing by JR Smith

Plumbing by Delta Faucet

Plumbing by Peerless Products

Roofing by Firestone Building Products

Plumbing by Viega

Windows by Tubelite

Lighting & Accessories by Lithonia Lighting

Lighting & Accessories by Gotham Lighting

Lighting & Accessories by Spectrum Lighting

Lighting & Accessories by Finelite

Lighting & Accessories by Lumetta

Lighting & Accessories by Bega

Emergency Lighting by Acuity Brands Controls

Emergency Lighting by Lithonia Lighting

Emergency Lighting by Gotham Lighting

Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Notifier

Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Honeywell

Security Systems by Axis Lighting

Security Systems by Bosch Security Systems

Security Systems by Mercury Lighting

Security Systems by STI (Safety Technology International)

Card Systems by HID

Cafeteria Furniture by National Public Seating

Classroom Furniture by Steelcase

Classroom Furniture by Alumni Classroom Furniture

Classroom Furniture by Smith Systems

Classroom Furniture by Great Openings

Classroom Furniture by Jonti-Craft

Classroom Furniture by V/S America

Classroom Furniture by Media Technologies

Library/Media Center Furniture by Alumni Classroom Furniture

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Multipurpose Areas Furniture by Steelcase

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Multipurpose Areas Furniture by Jonti-Craft

Multipurpose Areas Furniture by Media Technologies

Multipurpose Areas Furniture by V/S America

Multipurpose Areas Furniture by NoraNivel

Office Furniture by Haworth

Science Furniture by Steelcase

Science Furniture by Alumni Classroom Furniture

Science Furniture by Smith Systems

Drinking Fountains by Elkay

Hand-Drying Equipment by Excel Dryer

Washroom Accessories by American Specialties

Washroom Accessories by Koala Kare

Washroom Fixtures by Peerless Products

Washroom Fixtures by Chicago Faucets

Washroom Fixtures by Sloan Valve

Washroom Fixtures by Bradley Corporation

Washroom/Shower Partitions by American Specialties

Washroom/Shower Partitions by Global Partitions

Athletic Equipment by Draper

Athletic Equipment by Schelde North America

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Playground Equipment by Bison

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Communications Systems by Epson

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Communications Systems by West Penn

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Communications Systems by General Cable

Communications Systems by Leviton

Communications Systems by Carlon

Clocks/Time Management by Atlas

Clocks/Time Management by Legrand

HVAC Units by Trane

HVAC Control Devices by Honeywell

HVAC Control Devices by Belimo

ADA/Compliance Equipment by American Specialties

Benches/Site Furnishings by Wabash Valley

Benches/Site Furnishings by Victor Stanley

Benches/Site Furnishings by Landscape Forms

Waste Receptacles by Landscape Forms

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