New Booker T. Washington School
New Orleans, Louisiana
Design Team
Moses Engineers, Inc. (MEP); Morphy Makofsky, Inc. (Structural/Civil); Spackman Mossop Michaels (Landscape Architect); Bill Conner Associates LLC (Theater Consultant); Thompson Building Energy Solutions (Energy Consultant)
The school replaces a building constructed in 1942 that was the first high school in New Orleans for African American students focusing on academic and vocational classes.
In 2005, the school was significantly damaged by Hurricane Katrina and closed. It remained in disrepair until 2012 when plans began to revitalize the school and demolition was initiated. The construction of the new school, designed by Hewitt-Washington & Associates, started in 2016. The plan was to preserve the historic auditorium and the existing main entry while incorporating both into new space housing educational and community facilities that would continue the legacy of the school. The facility has 52 classrooms; seven science labs; spaces for art, dance, band, and fitness; a gymnasium; auditorium; cafeteria; medical clinic and administrative offices. It also features curtain walls that provide expanded views and exposure to natural light while reflecting the school’s surroundings. The project also has a storm water management system with underground water retention areas designed to attenuate surface runoff during rainfall.
Additional Information
Capacity
2,271
Cost per Sq Ft
$352.00
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