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Portfolio - K-12 Education
Carrillo Intermediate School
Lloyd Construction completed extensive renovations and a major addition to this historic elementary school. Work included raising the entire two-story building off its foundation in order to build caissons underneath the structure. The entire interior was "gutted" and rebuilt. Completely new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems were installed, as well as new windows, doors, and finishes throughout the entire structure.
Colonel Johnston Elementary School
Lloyd Construction partnered with the architect and the Fort Huachuca Accommodation School District in a Construction Manager at Risk relationship to build a new elementary school for kindergarteners, first and second graders. The new school was built on the same site as the school it was to replace while that school continued to operate.
The new school features three classroom wings, each serving one grade. Each wing has its own distinctive color and includes six classrooms with large windows, an exterior courtyard, and display space for student work.
A multi-purpose room with a stage that also opens to an outdoor amphitheater is included, along with a full-service kitchen which will serve the entire district. Other features include a school library, plus art, music, computer, and administrative space.
Located on the grounds of the Fort Huachuca Army Post, the school adheres to stringent force protection and security standards. It initially serves 450 students, and has been designed to expand to serve up to 600 students in the future.
Drachman Primary Magnet School
Lloyd Construction completed this 36,315 SF K-2 primary school for 320 students. Buildings are clustered around two courtyards. One serves community functions, including administration, health office, multipurpose room, and library. The second is surrounded by classrooms grouped to form four casas, which include four multi-graded classrooms for 20 students each that open into a shared activity room.
(Photos courtesy of MCS Architects.)
Empire High School
Lloyd Construction partnered with Vail School District and the architect in a Construction Manager at Risk relationship to complete an innovative new high school. Empire High School, designed to accommodate 750 students, is Arizona’s first all-wireless, all-laptop public school. Infrastructure was designed and built with the goal of keeping the high tech features invisible as well as easily accessible. Wireless access points and additional power outlets are embedded into the building. A Technology Center provides technical and maintenance support.
Students, from anywhere on campus, can access all of their educational materials such as homework, class notes, and online textbooks, through their laptop computer. This unique educational strategy greatly influenced the design of the school. Examples include space normally devoted to computer labs and textbook storage being used for additional teaching areas and flexible indoor/outdoor study areas.
The design of this new 100,500 SF campus takes full advantage of the spectacular mountain views from the site. School buildings are arranged around a series of courtyards for each of the classroom wings, the library, and the main courtyard at the Dining Auditorium. This arrangement facilitates interactions between people and promotes the atmosphere of a unique, tight-knit community.
Flowing Wells High School Expansion
Lloyd Construction completed major additions to Flowing Wells High School including a technology/math/science building, a fine arts complex, a cafeteria/student commons, and a central courtyard including outdoor dining and performance area.
Photos courtesy of MCS Architects
General Myer Elementary School
Lloyd Construction partnered with Fort Huachuca Accommodation School District and the architect in a Construction Manager at Risk relationship to build a new elementary school for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. The new school was built on the same site as the school it was to replace, while that school continued to operate.
The new school features three classroom wings, each serving one grade. Each wing has its own distinctive color and includes six classrooms with large windows, an exterior courtyard, and display space for student work.
A multi-purpose room with a stage that also opens to an outdoor amphitheater is included, along with a full-service kitchen which will serve the entire district. Other features include a school library, plus art, music, computer, and administrative space.
Located on the grounds of the Fort Huachuca Army Post, the school adheres to stringent force protection and security standards. It will initially serve 450 students, and has been designed to expand to serve up to 600 students in the future.
Johnson Primary School
Lloyd Construction built this new 48,250 SF K-2 school in a rural location at the foothills of the Tucson Mountains. The building responds to the dramatic desert setting and to the cultural requirements of the local Native American population. A metal roof provides deep overhangs to shelter the walls and windows from the intense Arizona sun. Cupolas at the entrances to the classrooms and in the Commons bring natural light into the corridors.
Marana High School Expansion
Lloyd Construction has completed two major expansions to Marana High School north of Tucson. Improvements include a library, administration, and classroom wing; a central plant; a gymnasium; an addition to the cafeteria; classroom and bookstore renovations; tennis courts; and parking lot improvements.
(Photos courtesy of Durrant Architects.)
Marana Middle School Expansion
Lloyd Construction completed an extensive renovation plus the addition of two new classroom facilities, a library, and a cafeteria at Marana Middle School north of Tucson.
(Photos courtesy of Durrant Architects.)
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
Lloyd Construction partnered with Vail School District and the architect in a Construction Manager at Risk relationship to complete a new elementary school for the rapidly growing student population in the area. Funded by both School Facilities Board and bond funds, the project had several elements affecting the overall design. These include a fast-track schedule due to high student enrollment in the District; a limited budget due to high construction costs in the wake of the 2005 hurricane devastation; and several nearby residents with noise and aesthetic concerns.
The new school is 4 buildings totaling 48,000 square feet and featuring a total of 35 classrooms in 3 classroom buildings. The administrative building features offices, teachers lounge, library, the kitchen serving area, and a computer room. The entire school was built with a high-tech infrastructure.
The buildings surround an amphitheater and safe zone play area which includes basketball courts, playground equipment, and outdoor activity areas. The school also includes a multi-purpose room with a stage, in addition to the outdoor stage and amphitheater.
Project MORE Alternative School
Lloyd Construction completed a new alternative high school for Tucson Unified School District which accommodates 250 students. Facilities include science classrooms, seminar rooms, a computer lab, auditorium, library and dining area.
(Photo courtesy of BWS Architects.)
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School
Lloyd Construction partnered with Marana Unified School District and the architect in a Construction Manager at Risk relationship to complete the new Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School.
The buildings are clustered around a courtyard, providing a protected space for students. The building is set well back on the site from the road, giving a buffer from traffic. Exterior circulation paths around the perimeter of the courtyard connect classrooms, administration, media center, and multi-purpose spaces. The administration and multi-purpose buildings are turned to give the courtyard a more informal and less rigid appearance. A ball field adjacent to the school is shared with the Town of Marana.
This school was designed using Twin Peaks Elementary School, also built by Lloyd Construction, as a prototype.
Red Rock K-8 School
Lloyd Construction partnered with the Red Rock Elementary School District and the architect in a Construction Manager at Risk relationship to build this new 1,050 student K-8 school in the new master planned community of Red Rock Village just north of Tucson.
The new school includes five spacious classrooms per grade with two windows; teacher work room and one “pull out” classroom for each two grades; special education spaces and a computer lab per classroom wing; specialized classrooms for 7th and 8th grades; separate gymnasium with stage and cafeteria; and a full service kitchen designed to serve as many students as possible in a short time period.
This project was built in a rural area that was expecting a rapid expansion of students in the very near future. The design had the flexibility to be built as the new community grows or all at once. During design it was realized that the expansion of the community and the need to accommodate as many students would not happen as soon as projected. It was decided to scale back the school and make one of the classroom wings an alternate. This caused the square foot cost to rise beyond what the School Facilities Board (SFB), which was funding the project, would allow. We considered current construction costs versus future costs on the alternate classroom wing as well as the disruption that it would cause to the school during future construction.
As a team, we decided that by adding the classroom wing back into the project, we could reduce the square foot cost to a level that would be acceptable to the SFB. This provided the school flexibility and room for the eventual growth without constructing another wing in the future or having the inconvenience of construction on an occupied campus.
Robles Elementary School
Lloyd Construction partnered with Altar Valley School District and the architect in a Construction Manager at Risk relationship to build a new 46,395 SF elementary school, which serves 688 preschool to fifth grade students. The desert site is a relatively flat, undisturbed desert site with spectacular view of the nearby Quinlan Mountains and Kitt Peak.
The new school relieved overcrowding, and allowed the district to discontinue the use of portables and absorb new students. The project was funded by the Arizona School Facilities Board and was one of the first K-12 projects in Arizona to be completed under a CMR contract.
Tanque Verde Unified School District Improvements
Lloyd Construction partnered with the district and an architect in a Construction Manager at Risk relationship for improvements to four campuses in the Tanque Verde Unified School District.
The majority of the work will be at the District’s Lew Sorenson Center which will be converted to accommodate the relocated Emily Gray Junior High School, which is currently sharing its original campus with Tanque Verde High School.
At the existing Tanque Verde High School/Emily Gray Junior High School campus, improvements will be made to convert the entire campus to accommodate Tanque Verde High School.
Tucson High Magnet School Vocational Building
Lloyd Construction worked with Tucson Unified School District on a major renovation of the historic Vocational Building at Tucson High Magnet School. Built in 1948 in the Streamline Moderne Style, the building is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Work included replacement of mechanical systems with air conditioning, new elevator, interior architectural upgrades, and asbestos abatement.
TUSD Three High Schools Athletic Improvements
Lloyd Construction worked with Tucson Unified School District in a Construction Manager at Risk relationship to build new practice gymnasiums at Sahuaro, Sabino, and Santa Rita High Schools. The $15 million project also included construction of restroom/concession stands as a first phase. Renovation of the existing gymnasiums was the third phase of the project.
Twin Peaks Elementary School
Lloyd Construction completed this new K-5 school for Marana Unified School District north of Tucson. This 49,000 square foot school features five buildings--three classroom buildings, plus a library/administrative building, and a multipurpose room/cafeteria with stage area and kitchen facilities. Outdoor facilities include a 9,000 square foot canopy, basketball courts, and play yards.
(Photo courtesy of Durrant Architects.)
Vail Academy & High School
Lloyd Construction, Vail School District, and an architect partnered in a Construction Manager at Risk relationship to complete Vail Academy and High School, a new $6 million K-12 charter school for 450 students.
This project was initially pursuing LEED® Silver Certification. Construction began in late 2009, and so far, we have achieved a LEED® Gold rating and are working toward improving this.
Some of the features that are helping us reach our LEED® goals include the use of solar power, wind power, water harvesting, and exemplary performance in maximizing open space. We will achieve the maximum points for energy efficiency, which is 42% more efficient than standard for new buildings. We will also receive the maximum points that we can from recycled content, regional materials, and rapidly renewable material. This was achieved by working as a team with the architect to select materials that would help in both categories during the design and budgeting phase of the project.
(Rendering courtesy of Swaim Associates.)
Vail Theater of the Arts
Lloyd Construction partnered with Vail School District and the architect in a Construction Manager at Risk relationship to build a new $4.8 million, 556-seat fine arts auditorium on the campus of Empire High School, also built by Lloyd Construction.
The auditorium features a stage rigging system controlled by a fully computerized and programmable lighting system with a remote controlled hand held unit. The sound system can be controlled from the booth or from either of two stations in the seating area. The auditorium has curtains throughout the facility so it can be turned for musical, theatrical, or speaking performances. There is also an orchestra shell.
