Franklin Road Academy Athletic Center
Location:
Nashville, Tennessee
Status:
Completion Summer 2020
Size:
14,500 SF
Client:
Franklin Road Academy
Shop Team:
James Kennon
Beasley Chantharath
Lacey Hanemann
Michael Kretz
Cary Sweat
Project Collaborators:
General Contractor:
DF Chase
Civil Engineer:
Chazen Engineering
Landscape Architect:
Chazen Engineering
Structural Engineer:
EMC Structural Engineers
MPE Engineering:
Edmonds Engineers
Acoustic Consultant:
Roland, Woolworth + Assoc.
Fitness Consultant:
Legend Fitness
Franklin Road Academy enlisted The Workshop to complete a Masterplan. Initial responsibilities were to work with the Head of School and various academic and support staff members to evaluate and program the campus needs for the projected growth of the school (for approximately 900 students) through 2025. Analysis of the campus site and its multiple existing buildings included consideration for renovation of existing buildings, additions to existing buildings, and development of new buildings to create a sense of community for the upper school students that addressed changing pedagogical objectives. Site reorganization was investigated to address redirection of pedestrian and vehicular traffic patterns. Site studies also included the renovation and addition of sports fields and support buildings. The Master plan resulted in the proposal for 3 new structures, renovation of 5 structures and the creation of a new campus quadrangle. The team worked with a construction management team to evaluate cost and design options during the design process.
Implementation of the initial phase of the Master plan resulted in the programming and design of a new student center for the upper school that connects to the existing high school classroom building and gym and the addition of locker rooms in a second smaller phase. This new student center addition will include a dining hall, athletic facilities, student gathering and transition space, instructor offices and school admissions office.
The design of a new Athletic Center for Franklin Road Academy’s upper school is the second phase of the new Student Center construction project that connects to the existing high school building. The Athletic Center is a 14,500 square foot fitness center, weight training room, custom wall ball wall, four multi-use locker and shower facilities, custom trophy case and coaches’ offices. The Athletic Center overlooks the campus’ existing gym with extensive glazing to incorporate abundant natural day light and minimize electrical daylighting load.
