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Project Relevance:

Architectural and Engineering (Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Systems)

Creating a new Community Landmark

Incorporated Programs with many Community Partners

Significantly complicated site

1st K-12 design in over 15 years

Staff and community desgn principals in process

Established basis for science labs

Very scenic views to and from the river

Riverview East Academy

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Client: Cincinnati Public Schools

Project:
The firm teamed with SFA architects to design one of the most unique K-12 new schools for the Cincinnati Public School (CPS) system. This facility would be CPS's first new K-12 project, so it set some new standards even beyond, the then OSFC design standards.

Details:
The facility was designed to accommodate the housing and consolidation of two existing school programs, which would then be converted into one with a few years after opening. The educational program would be designed for a student population of 650. Significant integrative programming would incorporate the partners, such as: the public library, police, health clinic, museum center, YMCA after school programs, etc.

The site provided was in a flood plain, so the facility was creatively designed to sit on top of piles and be elevated above the 100-year flood mark. This provided for parking and play areas underneath the building during most of the school year.