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Fort Riley Middle School
Fort Riley Middle School
Fort Riley, KS, United States
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Fort Riley Middle School
Fort Riley, KS, United States
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STATUS
Built
YEAR
2014
SIZE
100,000 sqft - 300,000 sqft
BUDGET
$10M - 50M
The new middle school at U.S. Army base Fort Riley is a much-needed replacement of an aging education facility. The new 800-student middle school sits on a stunning hilltop site and wrapped around the old school, which was demolished as construction neared completion.
Fort Riley Middle School’s modern design features clean lines, abundant glass and integration with the surrounding environment. The exterior cladding includes cost-effective materials that resemble limestone, the dominant building material found at Fort Riley. The transparent entry and commons areas overlook the downhill surroundings. Glass in the classrooms provides remarkable views, a connection between interior and exterior, and bathe the interior in natural daylight.
The district sought to encourage students to use the library, a space that is underused in traditional schools. The interior layout was organized around a library/media hub. This area was conceived as more than a place to simply check out books. It is a flexible space for collaboration. Here, students can borrow tablets to support their learning in and out of the classroom. The hub was centrally located to promote interaction and use of the library. Corridors lead out from the hub to the classrooms.
The school also includes an 800-seat auditorium for performances and fine arts. An athletics wing contains two gyms and a wrestling fitness room that doubles as a storm shelter. The facility was designed to meet Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP) standards, as well as LEED Silver certification. This sustainable design feat was accomplished in part by utilizing three 30,000 gallon underground storage tanks to collect rainwater. These tanks provide the cooling tower with makeup water and replace the traditional water source (potable water). Another key element for LEED certification was daylight. This luxury is afforded not only to the classrooms, but the gym is washed in natural light by tube lights that penetrate through the roof.
Fort Riley Middle School’s modern design features clean lines, abundant glass and integration with the surrounding environment. The exterior cladding includes cost-effective materials that resemble limestone, the dominant building material found at Fort Riley. The transparent entry and commons areas overlook the downhill surroundings. Glass in the classrooms provides remarkable views, a connection between interior and exterior, and bathe the interior in natural daylight.
The district sought to encourage students to use the library, a space that is underused in traditional schools. The interior layout was organized around a library/media hub. This area was conceived as more than a place to simply check out books. It is a flexible space for collaboration. Here, students can borrow tablets to support their learning in and out of the classroom. The hub was centrally located to promote interaction and use of the library. Corridors lead out from the hub to the classrooms.
The school also includes an 800-seat auditorium for performances and fine arts. An athletics wing contains two gyms and a wrestling fitness room that doubles as a storm shelter. The facility was designed to meet Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP) standards, as well as LEED Silver certification. This sustainable design feat was accomplished in part by utilizing three 30,000 gallon underground storage tanks to collect rainwater. These tanks provide the cooling tower with makeup water and replace the traditional water source (potable water). Another key element for LEED certification was daylight. This luxury is afforded not only to the classrooms, but the gym is washed in natural light by tube lights that penetrate through the roof.
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