Lawrence High outdoor collaboration space

Lawrence Public Schools USD 497 – 2017 Bond

Project Case Study
After upgrading nine elementary schools to modern learning environments with the 2013 school bond election, the Lawrence Board of Education shifted focus to a facilities master plan for middle and high schools for the 2017 school Bond. After successfully managing the 2013 Bond, the Board unanimously chose McCownGordon again to manage the construction of the 2017 bond.

Client

Lawrence Public Schools USD 497

Processes

Preconstruction
Safety
Collaborative Delivery

City

Lawrence, KS

Upgrading Two Active High Schools

At Lawrence High School, completed an addition and complex, multi-phased renovations that improved the learning spaces and addressed infrastructure needs. The high school received 21st century learning enhancements including an open media center to address technology flexibility and adaptability, outdoor learning and updated athletic facilities including wrestling, weights, locker rooms, and the aquatics space.

Free State High School received classroom additions along with enhanced classroom space to offer students innovative learning pockets, collaborative areas, outdoor learning, and media centers that incorporated technology.

Lawrence Free State high school learning stair
Lawrence High collaboration space and learning stair
Southwest Middle School & Billy Mills Middle School

Every middle school was renovated to create more collaborative classroom environments. These enhancements featured updated library/media centers and adaptable collaboration spaces.

As part of a sustainability initiative, all facilities included lighting replacements to support LED, and deferred maintenance and equipment replacement to HVAC systems to reduce maintenance and energy consumption.

All projects were completed while school was in session, requiring seamless coordination and communication with all stakeholders.

Lawrence Free State High School - Media Center and collaboration space
Lawrence High collaboration space and hallway
Lawrence High outdoor collaboration space
Southwest Middle School & Billy Mills Middle School Media Center
Southwest Middle School & Billy Mills Middle School Media Center
Southwest Middle School & Billy Mills Middle School Media Center
Southwest Middle School & Billy Mills Middle School
Southwest Middle School & Billy Mills Middle School Media Center
Southwest Middle School & Billy Mills Middle School Media Center
Southwest Middle School & Billy Mills Middle School Media Center
Southwest Middle School & Billy Mills Middle School
Southwest Middle School & Billy Mills Middle School
Lawrence High art room
Lawrence High art room
Lawrence High collaboration space and hallway
Lawrence High collaboration space and learning stair
Lawrence High collaboration space and learning stair
Lawrence High outdoor collaboration space
Lawrence High exterior art
Lawrence High walk way
Lawrence Free State high school learning stair
Lawrence Free State high school class room
Lawrence Free State High School - Media Center and collaboration space
Lawrence Free State High School - Media Center and collaboration space
Lawrence Free State High School - Media Center and collaboration space
Lawrence Free State High School - Media Center and collaboration space