Odessa Shannon Middle School

Silver Spring, Maryland

Client

Montgomery County Public Schools

Area

165,372 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$57,255,371

Completion Date

05/2022

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

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Carpet by J&J Commercial Carpet
Flooring by Armstrong World Industries
Flooring by Dal-Tile
Physical-Education Flooring by Robbins Sports Surfaces
Physical-Education Flooring by Roppe
Cabinets by Wilsonart
Ceilings by Armstrong World Industries
Ceilings by CertainTeed
Ceramic Tile by Dal-Tile
Elevators by Schindler Elevator
Movable Partitions/Walls by Modernfold
Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams
Lighting & Accessories by Altman
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Lighting & Accessories by Luminii
Lighting & Accessories by Lithonia Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by Kenall Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by Gotham Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by SPI Lighting
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Notifier
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Silent Knight
Washroom/Shower Partitions by Scranton Products
Bleachers/Grandstands by Hussey Seating
Scoreboards/Clocks by Daktronics
Communications Systems by Care Hawk
Communications Systems by Dukane
Communications Systems by Atlas Sound
HVAC Units by Annex Air
HVAC Units by Daikin
HVAC Control Devices by Automation Components
HVAC Control Devices by Belimo
HVAC Control Devices by Onicon
IAQ Devices by Automation Components
IAQ Devices by Reliable Controls
HVAC Control Devices by Reliable Controls
Draperies/Blinds by SWFcontract
Draperies/Blinds by Rose Brand
Draperies/Blinds by KM Fabrics
Lockers by Penco Products
Signage by Gemini
Wire Management by Legrand
Wire Management by Hubbell Wiring
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Lighting & Accessories by Iota Engineering
Athletic Equipment by Performance Sports Systems (PSS)
Acoustics/Sound Systems by Wenger
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Plumbing by Woodfold
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