Hamilton + Aitken’s design staff was hard at work all summer break to help the entire construction team accomplish their goals of completing several phases of construction on time for first day of school.
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H+A’s design for the public facilities at Portsmouth Square in San Francisco's Chinatown district received an Honor Award in the Public/Civic Design category. The design concept was a modern interpretation of traditional Chinese architecture.
Construction Underway at Burlingame Intermediate School
By: Shoma Chatterjee
Construction is moving ahead on a new classroom building for Burlingame Intermediate School. The contractor, Sausal Construction, has been hard at work since beginning work on the site in January.
The new 23,910 sf building includes 12 classrooms, each with access to a breakout space for small-group learning. The building is designed to enhance 21st century learning, and in response to the specific curriculum ideas of the District. It's designed as a high-performing learning environment, as well as a sustainable, energy efficient building, including daylighting, natural ventilation and provisions for future energy generation. Water conservation elements include stormwater treatment designed as an educational feature. The building will open in Spring 2016.