1. CHURCH HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL New Braunfels, Texas Middle School Lighthouse Award SHW Group 2008 Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture

2. Church Hill Middle School BeforeAfter

3. Community Environment: Because the school’s entrance was not previously defined in the existing intermediate school, a new entrance was designed to create an iconic public entrance to the campus.

4. Community Environment: A second entrance was placed adjacent to the gymnasium for after hours use of the communal spaces. After hours, the library’s tall volume and glass curtain wall façade acts as a beacon of light for the community.

5. Learning Environment: Several portable buildings were eliminated at the middle school with this transition. The inclusion of those classrooms into the new addition allowed students to walk to all of their classes in a confined hallway, protecting them from inclement weather. BeforeAfter

6. Learning Environment: The schools “loud” spaces such as the gymnasium, band hall and choir rooms are now located at the opposite side of the campus, away from the more isolated spaces for focused learning. The art room is located along the exterior of the building to have direct access to an outdoor art courtyard, as well as present itself to the community.

7. Physical Environment: This campus is adjacent to additional district properties, enabling the use of one large detention pond to service all properties. To reduce the carbon footprint, many local materials were used, and the amount of demolished material was greatly reduced. The school’s communal spaces are oriented toward two main streets in this part of town, providing a new sense of academic awareness. For flexibility and in anticipation of future growth, roadways and student pathways were strategically located for potential expansion.

8. Planning Process: To meet the needs of the community’s growth, this intermediate school was expanded into a middle school. It was important for the district that the ‘elementary’ learning environment of the intermediate school be transformed into a more mature academia. To accomplish this, teachers and administrators were able to have direct input and were in close collaboration with the design process.

9. EXHIBITION OF SCHOOL PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE 2008 PROJECT DATA Submitting Firm :SHW Group Project RoleArchitect Project ContactChristian Owens, AIA TitleLead Designer Address300 West 6 th Street, Suite 2200 City, State or Province, CountryAustin, TX 78701 Phone512-795-0088 Construction Firm:Drymalla Project RoleContractor Project ContactRob Schneider TitleProject Manager Address608 Harbert City, State or Province, CountryColumbus, TX 78934 Phone979-732-5731

10. EXHIBITION OF SCHOOL PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE 2008 PROJECT DETAILS Project Name Church Hill Middle School City New Braunfels State Texas District Name Comal ISD Supt/President Dr. Marc Walker Occupancy Date August 2007 Grades Housed 6-8 Capacity(Students) 865 Site Size (acres) Gross Area (sq. ft.) 85,000 Per Occupant(pupil) 98.27 gross/net please indicate gross Design and Build? No If yes, Total Cost: Includes: If no, Site Development: Building Construction: $11,497,000 Fixed Equipment: Other: Total: $11,497,000

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