Odessa Shannon Middle School
Silver Spring, Maryland
Design team
Jim Henderson, Eric Garcia, Pam Bullivant, Chris Farmer, David Goldrick, Bryan Taylor, Kenny Durrett, Seth Lehman, Pat Mesich, Kathy Brown, Roseanne Marrero, Shawn Ruehl, Daniel Bryant, Molly Merlo, Phuvinh Nguyen, Jonathan Shaw, Josh Landis, Eric Pegram, Yvonne LeFrancois, Bryna Dunn
Montgomery County Public Schools has replaced Odessa Shannon Middle School, built in 1966, with a facility for 1,008 students in grades six through eight.
Many aspects of the building design, site plan and phasing were influenced by the 40-foot sloping terrain and the continued operation of the existing facility during construction. The building design uses the sloping terrain to provide at-grade access to multiple levels of the building.
To accommodate a diverse population, the design team was challenged to elevate the middle school experience with learning spaces that support students academically and socially. The school offers a modern learning environment with flexible and collaborative spaces. One of the main features is the social stair. It connects students and staff to the three floors, provides a space for students to socialize in between classes or at lunch, and offers a space for class presentations. Odessa Shannon received federal recognition as a “Designed to Earn the Energy Star” project and was the first district school to received three Green Globes.
Additional Information
Associated Firm
ADTEK Engineers; Downey & Scott; Keller Brothers; Paul Burk Photography; Nyikos-Garcia Foodservice Design; Polysonics
Capacity
1,008
Cost per Sq Ft
$346.00
Featured in
2024 Architectural Portfolio
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