◆ Architecture
■ Master Planning
● Interior Design
■ Master Planning
● Interior Design
Cherry Creek Academy Renovations & Expansions
Englewood,
Colorado
RTA's first Cherry Creek Academy project consisted of three small additions totaling approximately 12,000 square feet and partial interior renovations of the existing 43,500-square-foot K-8 charter school. Continuing RTA’s tradition of developing relationships and repeatedly serving clients over the years, RTA has since completed three additional interior renovation and addition projects and generated a Master Plan to accommodate growth to position Cherry Creek Academy for long-term success.
Charter Schools
Project Details
- Square footage: varied by project
- Project cost: varied by project
Design Details
- 21st Century learning spaces
- New cafeteria, science room, art room, and administrative offices
- Energy-efficient HVAC systems
- Daylighting
- Site upgrades for storm water management and quality
- Flexible learning spaces
- New classrooms and a maker space
- Fully occupied during construction
- Secure main entry
- New gymnasium
- Accommodation for future educational and technological needs
The additions to the existing building include new classrooms, a new cafeteria, administrative offices, and a new secure main entry. It also included site upgrades for storm water management and quality.
The completed design incorporated flexible learning spaces to allow for changing educational and technological needs. The additions were strategically placed to maximize user flow and to enhance the functionality of the building. Accessibility and life safety issues were addressed, and the RTA team explored various alternatives to provide appropriate, energy-efficient HVAC systems and daylighting in the additions.
"Our project included considerations for safety, accessibility, security and the expected and needed space additions. What we did not expect was the beautiful building that resulted.”
Cherry Creek Academy remained fully occupied and functional throughout the construction process with limited disruption to students and the overall academic environment.