1. MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL MODERNIZATION & NEW CONSTRUCTION
2008 Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture
MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL MODERNIZATION & NEW CONSTRUCTION
San Diego, California
Project in Design
Renovation
Name

2. MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL MODERNIZATION & NEW CONSTRUCTION
Main Site Diagram

3. New 2 Story Library –Classroom building
Community Environment

4. New 2 Story Library –Classroom building (Community`s Beacon of knowledge)
Community Environment:
Design connects the school to community through placements of new facilities & layered support activities:
Public areas are first Layer - Gymnasium, Administration, Library, Learning Center & future Performing Arts Center
Inner courtyard with amphitheater are second Layer
The academic wings are third Layer – for more privacy and set away from street

5. New 2 Story Library Interior
Learning Environment

6. New 2 Story Library Interior
Learning Environment:
The new learning environment is flexible, adaptable & transformable to meet changing needs. Structural walls are at the perimeter so spaces can be rearranged for smaller to larger learning communities. All classrooms will have capability for computers, wireless networks and overhead LCD projectors.

7. New 2 Story Library –Classroom building
Physical Environment:
The goal – to create curb appeal to demonstrate t all stakeholders, including the community the results of their tax dollars at work.
In addition, to also demonstrate how the reworked master plan will enhance life long learning within this modernized facility.

8. First attempt of Modernization for existing Facilities
Planning Process
A series of Site and Community Meetings were held to review the planning process for the modernization and expansion program of Montgomery High School. Meetings were held at the school. The purpose of the meetings was to review wish list, develop priorities and present plans, options and costs. The following is the Priority List:
Health, Safety and Legal , Building Shell Integrity, Infrastructure and Utilities , Classroom/Interior Renovations, Outdoor Spaces ,
Renovation/New Construction for Educational Programs, Support Spaces for Educational Programs, Athletic Programs Support Facilities
Master Plan
In addition, the following comprehensive list of needs to be prioritized was developed by the Montgomery High School and after much discussion and site committee meetings, based on the Priority List, it was determined that Phase I would consist of:
1. Modernizing and updating of the Stadium Field and Track to include all weather surfaces.
2Existing Building 1200, which consists of the Shops and Band to be completely modernized with the Band area provided with a building addition. Increasing the Band classroom to meet the Band requirements and District Standards.
3.A new 2-story building to be constructed to replace Building 500, including Art classroom and toilet facility, Building 700 classrooms and Learning Center. The new building to house standard classrooms, Art classroom, Library and toilet facility and support space. The new 2-story building to provide the school with a new enhanced image and front door. This is depicted on Exhibit A3 Site Plan.
4.The existing Library Building 102 is to provide for the new relocated Learning Center. This location to provide for ease of student access , close proximity to parking and Palm Avenue, limiting impact to existing school.

9. Master Plan
In addition, the following comprehensive list of needs to be prioritized was developed by the Montgomery High School and after much discussion and site committee meetings, based on the Priority List, it was determined that Phase I would consist of:
1. Modernizing and updating of the Stadium Field and Track to include all weather surfaces.
2Existing Building 1200, which consists of the Shops and Band to be completely modernized with the Band area provided with a building addition. Increasing the Band classroom to meet the Band requirements and District Standards.
3.A new 2-story building to be constructed to replace Building 500, including Art classroom and toilet facility, Building 700 classrooms and Learning Center. The new building to house standard classrooms, Art classroom, Library and toilet facility and support space. The new 2-story building to provide the school with a new enhanced image and front door. This is depicted on Exhibit A3 Site Plan.
4.The existing Library Building 102 is to provide for the new relocated Learning Center. This location to provide for ease of student access , close proximity to parking and Palm Avenue, limiting impact to existing school.

10. Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture 2008 Project Data
Submitting Firm :
Ruhnau Ruhnau Clarke
Project Role
Architect
Project Contact
David Ruhnau AIA
Title
Principal CEO
Address
5751 Palmer Way, ST. C
City, State or Province, Country
Carlsbad, California
Phone
Joint Partner Firm:
Project Role
Project Contact
Title
Address
City, State or Province, Country
Phone
Other Firm:
Gilbane Inc./ SGI Construction management
Project Role
Project Manager
Project Contact
Jaime Ortiz
Title
Bond Program Manager
Address
1130 Fifth Avenue
City, State or Province, Country
Chula Vista, California
Phone
Construction Firm:
Project Role
Project Contact
Title
Address
City, State or Province, Country
Phone

11. Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture 2008 Project Details
Project Name
 Montgomery High School Modernization & New Construction
City
 San Diego
State
 California
District Name
 Sweetwater Union High School District
Supt/President
 Dr. Jesus Gandara
Occupancy Date
 September 2011
Grades Housed
 9-12
Capacity(Students)
 Present: 1900
Site Size (acres)
 43.31 AC.
Gross Area (sq. ft.)
 52, SF (Phase I )
Per Occupant(pupil)
 150 S.F. (Phase I – gross)
gross/net please indicate
Design and Build?
 No
If yes, Total Cost:
Includes:
If no,
Site Development:
  1,661,000.00
Building Construction:
  8,990,900.00
Fixed Equipment:
  ,600.00
Other: Synthetic Track & Field
  3,239,000.00
Total:
 14,046,500.00

12. Fly-Through at new 2 Story Library-Classroom Building
(To Activate Fly-Through – double click on image )

13. Interior Elevations & Materials for 2 story Library-Classroom Building