Red Pump Elementary School

102, South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD, United States

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Red Pump Elementary School

102, South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD, United States

Type

Educational › Elementary School

YEAR

2011

SIZE

100,000 sqft - 300,000 sqft

BUDGET

$10M - 50M

GWWO
recently worked with Harford County Public Schools to design a new 100,000-SF
school to serve the Bel Air area. Designed to accommodate 676 elementary
students, the new facility eases enrollment pressures as the area experiences
expansion associated with BRAC. The new
school serves residents representing a wide range of economic, educational and
cultural diversity. GWWO worked closely
with HCPS and parent and community groups to incorporate the needs of an
interested and involved population so that the new school provides all students
with the best educational opportunities possible.
The
design of the new school centers around a common circulation spine that is
easily accessible from all areas of the school and provides excellent
supervision from the centrally located administrative spaces. Similar program elements are grouped in each
of the three wings to take advantage of the topography of the site which
includes considerable change in grade as well as offering greater flexibility
for educational uses.
Another
significant design concern was the desire to provide facilities for shared
community use, including both recreational and cultural functions. Access to these spaces—including the
gymnasium, cafeteria and media center—is from the main entry on Vale Road and
offers convenience for community members while providing a layer of security
for students and staff.Designed
to be a prototype school, the new school will be implemented on at least one
other site within the County