Open Gates

Open GatesThe Walker Renovation Project

Ron Cino, Head of SchoolWorcester Academy

Balancing competing concerns . . .Goal 3 of WAs Strategic Plan: By 2014, Worcester Academy will assess, support, and sustain its community and educational programs through exemplary institutional systems and practices.

A project of this magnitude presents. . .

OLD buildings need care and up-keep . . .

. . . Like Walker Building . . .

. . . A Complex project. . . .PROJECT PHASES:

Phase One: March 1-May 1, 2013The renovation of the lower level of Kellner and the relocation of Information Services. Student Life offices and activities will continue uninterrupted on the main floor.

Phase Two: Late May-Late August, 2013Demolition and reconstruction of lower two levels of Walker Hall; installation of exterior ramp for accessibility; installation of elevator that will service both Walker and the Megaron; installation of new HVAC system; installation of new restrooms on each of the top three floors.

[During the 2013-2014 academic year, we will have full use of the top three floors in Walker, but we will have no access to the bottom two floors. We will use temporary spaces to accommodate the arts classes and other school functions that normally take place on these levels.]

Phase Three: Late May-Late August, 2014Demolition and reconstruction of classroom and office spaces; installation of new windows; installation of building systems.

A photo tour . . .

#1 challengeRenovating old-buildings brings unanticipated issues . . .

#2 challengeAnticipating FUTURE needs. . . The future of education.

----- Meeting Notes (11/15/13 09:36) -----#2 ANTICIPATE THE FUTURE. . . OF EDUCATION.

CLASROOMSSUMMER PROGRAMS

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Why take on such a set of challenges?

What can we learn from A project like this?

Balancing and preserving . . .The Walker Project symbolizes the essence of an action-oriented, real-world education (we are making a difference in terms of creating a greener future)Preserving the building is part of our attempt at creating a sense of place, a sense of community

----- Meeting Notes (11/15/13 09:36) -----WE WANT YOU TO UNDERSTAND WHAT IS GOING GOALS

ALUMS OF THE FUTURE.

KNOCK DOWN THE OLD BUILDING

SENTIMENTAL ATTACHMENT

ONGOING PROCESS. . .

BELONGING CONTINUITYPLACESEROIUSNESS ABOUT MAINTIAN TRADITION DOING OUR PART IN THE LARGER WORLD.

LINK BT. GENERATIONS.

FRAGMENTATION OF FAMILY/COMMUNITY TIES.

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ANDMOST IMPORTANTA SENSE OF CONTINUITY

As President Kennedy said in his inaugural address more than 50 years ago. . . the torch has been passed to a new generation.

The building symbolize the ideal of Passing on Wisdom and Values The Walker Project is the embodiment of that commitment to the vitality and success of WAs studentsnow and in the futureand a tradition of molding good citizenship.