Cycle I Schools

Emirate of Abu DhabiElementary

Project of Distinction: New ConstructionAbu Dhabi Education Council

2011 Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture

Design Model: Cycle I schoolsTo be used by students of two genders using separate classrooms but the same common spaces (Cafeteria, library, gym, etc) on segregated time table.

Design Model: Cycle I schoolsTypical site plan on ground floor and one level. Please notice the particular shape of the learning communities to the periphery, and the common spaces in the center and in close relationship with the community entrance. A kindergarten area could be attached to the girls side of the school.

Design Model: Cycle I schoolsTypical main entrance (top) and community entrance ( bottom). Please notice particular color of the kindergarten at the right of the main entrance and traditional decorative motifs on the walls.

Design Model: Cycle I schoolsTypical main entrance hall. Please notice soft seating in waiting area for parents and the community. Access to administration is at the center, classrooms to the right and left.

Design Model: Cycle I schoolsTypical outside learning area between learning communities (top) and one of the central courtyards ( bottom). Please notice shades protecting windows with east and west exposure.

Design Model: Cycle I schoolsTypical breakout space of learning communities (top) to which converge classrooms, art/ science labs and teacher’s stations. Library ( bottom) allows for book reading as well as story telling, computer research, etc. . Please notice multiple arrangements of furniture supporting multiple learning modalities.

Design Model: Cycle I schoolsTypical auditorium (top) and gym ( bottom); both for school and community use.

Design Model: Cycle I schoolsTypical ground floor. Please notice girls wing on one side, and boys wing on the other side. “Big boxes” like auditorium, gym and pool, are concentrated on one side to allow for maximum flexibility.

Design Model: Cycle I schoolsTypical upper floor.

Design Model: Cycle I schoolsTypical elevations from the front and two sides. Please notice decorations on the walls that are appropriate for an educational institution and Emirati culture.

Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture 2010 Project Data

Submitting Firm : Abu Dhabi Education CouncilProject Role OwnerProject Contact Alberto TrevesTitle Section Manager, Design SectionAddress PO Box 36005City, State or Province, Country Abu Dhabi, UAEPhone 971-2-6150266

Joint Partner Firm: KEO International ConsultantsProject Role Architect/EngineersProject Contact Andrew TiffinTitle Vice President, KEO DesignAddress PO Box 27914City, State or Province, Country Abu Dhabi, UAEPhone 971-2-4173000

Other Firm: N/AProject RoleProject ContactTitleAddressCity, State or Province, CountryPhone

Construction Firm: Site SpecificProject RoleProject ContactTitleAddressCity, State or Province, CountryPhone

Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture 2010 Project Details

Project Name   Cycle I School Model DesignCity   Various cities and rural areasState   Emirate of Abu Dhabi - UAE

District Name   Abu Dhabi Education CouncilSupt/President   Dr. Mugheer Al Khamis Khalili

Occupancy Date   September 2012

Grades Housed KG to 5

 

Capacity(Students)   1250

Site Size (acres)   9.8 Gross Area (sq. ft.)   202,500

Per Occupant(pupil)  162

gross/net please indicate  25%

 Design and Build?   No

If yes, Total Cost:  

Includes:  

 If no,  BUDGET ESTIMATE

Site Development:  $ 1,550,000Building Construction:  $23,500,000

Fixed Equipment:  

Other:  $ 1,500,000

 

Total:  $26,500,000