BG Ramirez K-8

The project is a new 96,500 square foot K-8 educational facility completed in 2022.  The project has 62 classrooms to accommodate 2100 students with a full cafeteria, gymnasium and indoor music stage facilities.  Trivium Advisors served as the development manager for the International Leadership of Texas Charter School system.

• Type VB Construction, Fully sprinklered per NFPA 13 903.3.1.1 requirements
• Max Building height of 25.08 feet, allowable height is sixty feet 
• Sixty-two classrooms, with some additional learning spaces for students
• Design for approximately  2100 students
• Parking for 220 vehicles total, 8 ADA with one van accessible.  Parking ratio is greater than the 1:20 required per student for elementary schools. 
• Access provided from Community and Alameda Drives on the south and east sides of the property. 
• Individual restrooms located between classrooms and in shared areas
• Indoor gymnasium and field house with men’s and women’s locker rooms
• Music room and indoor stage facilities
• Approximately sixteen office areas for school administrative staff 
• Fencing around the school for security
• Staff workroom and break area/community room
• Nurse/medical facilities on site
• On site kitchen and cafeteria facilities
• Private wellness rooms for students
• Exterior playgrounds and athletic fields
• Several storage rooms
• AV display in each classroom
• Both carpet and laminated veneer tile flooring throughout the school in integrated architectural design patterns
• Public men’s and women’s restrooms for staff and parents adjacent to the front entrance

The facility is designated as a non-residential, educational project which is appropriate based on the proposed use.  The foundation system consists of a slab supported by grade beams supported by deep piers over a moisture barrier and select fill.  The structural system consists of light gauge and structural steel framing systems supporting metal roof decking.  The flat roofing system consists of a TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) roof membrane over insulation and supported by metal decking.  The exterior wall system consists of metal studs with gypsum board interior sheathing, insulation board and exterior insulated finish system.  Thin brick veneer is attached to the EIFS system where applicable. 

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