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Architectural Excellence:

The 2,520 square foot library building that was designed by M Space Holdings for the Hendricks Day School was a multi-purpose building.  The main area of the building is a school library where classes are held, students do research and are able to check out books.  Included in this central area is a unique working television studio where students produce a closed circuit morning show that is broadcast into every classroom.  Designed to serve as an environment for students with different levels of learning ability, there are two separate classrooms that are divided by accordion doors to facilitate needed flexibility when working with students ranging from K-8th grade.  Teachers open the space to accommodate large movement activities or close it off for lessons.  Along with storage and bathroom space, a wrap-around covered deck is utilized by every grade level in the school as a lunch area, reading space, and outdoor working environment.  The deck connects the neighboring building for ease of access to the library.

Technical Innovation:

The television studio and closed circuit television (CCTV) capability is a progressive approach to the educational program designed and proven for these students.  Also, the floor system is reinforced to accommodate the dead loads in the library area.

Cost Effectiveness and Energy Efficiencies:

This building design is cost effective as a result of the saving realized over conventional site built construction.  With a time-line of three and one-half months to complete this project, M Space Holdings was able to prepare the site at the same time as the building itself was being manufactured.  On-time and on-budget, the building also has the added ability to be moved when and if the student population base changes, another cost saving consideration that was part of the planning process.