Garfield Elementary School

Garfield Elementary School

Location:
Augusta, KS
Client:
United School District 402
Project Type:
Educational (K-12)

Augusta successfully passed a $48 million bond issue and part of these funds were allocated to the construction of Garfield Elementary School. Garfield was designed as a two section school with plans for future expansion to three sections. Specialty areas such as the gym, commons area, media center, and administration were designed for the full three section capacity, while core academic spaces were designed to be expanded at a later date. A presentation platform was designed into the commons area to provide a place for school wide gatherings and a weekly school wide meeting/awards ceremony.

One-on-one and small group spaces were designed into activity zones in the corridor to address diverse learning styles. Many of the learning spaces incorporate abundant natural lighting.

Project Features:

Bond Issue Assistance
Classrooms
Gym
Commons Area
Media Center
Administration
Learning Spaces

Size: 60,264 SF

Capacity: 325 (450 future) K-5 Students

integrity is without question

“GMCN Architects attention to detail, honesty, and integrity is without question. When GMCN provides you with information, you can be assured it will be accurate and in line with architectural best practices.”

Dr. Rick Atha, Former Superintendent of Schools, Garden City Public Schools

Immediately listened to key stakeholders

“After a bond election that failed miserably two years prior to our new partnership, GMCN Architects came in and immediately listened to key stakeholders and arrived at a plan that was both economically viable while addressing key issues that ultimately lead to a successful bond being passed. It is this listening approach to design that makes them unique to others.”

Bill Biermann, Superintendent, USD 352 Goodland Schools

Consistently pleased with the level of organization

“GMCN Architects involvement in the project during the course of construction is excellent. I am consistently pleased with the level of organization and documentation that GMCN keeps on their projects. Construction observation reports and project punch lists have been generated consistently and in a timely manner across all the projects we have worked on together.”

Andy Fahrmeier, Division Manager, Hutton Construction

Client focused and takes great pride in listening

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Tom Stone, Project Executive, Adolfson & Peterson Construction

Valuable Partners

“GMCN Architects have been valuable partners in not only remodeling and building new facilities for our students, but improving the overall quality of education in Goodland, KS.”

Bill Biermann, Superintendent, USD 352 Goodland Schools

We couldn’t be more pleased with the final project.

“GMCN Architects provided architectural services for our school district as we built a 10,000 square foot addition to our existing facility. The challenge was the build an addition that didn’t look like an addition. To complicate the matter, the existing building is a LEED Platinum K-12 facility with numerous sustainable features. I can honestly say we couldn’t be more pleased with the final project.”

Darin Headrick, Former Superintendent, USD 422 Kiowa County

could not be more pleased

"We could not be more pleased with the service GMCN Architects has provided. I would not only recommend, without reservation, but also contend that you cannot find a firm with more expertise, integrity, and commitment to quality than GMCN Architects."

Bill Wilson, Former Superintendent, Greeley County Schools

involvement in the project during the course of construction is excellent

“GMCN Architects involvement in the project during the course of construction is excellent. They routinely make site visits for both project meetings as well as to monitor and inspect the progress of the work. Their timely reviews of shop drawings and submittals, as well as quick responses to RFIs have helped to ensure that our projects run smoothly.”

Andy Fahrmeier, Division Manager, Hutton Construction

no hesitation in recommending GMCN

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Bill Biermann, Superintendent, USD 352 Goodland Schools

Smooth and rewarding process for our district

“Working with GMCN Architects was a smooth and rewarding process for our district. GMCN demonstrated a professionalism and commitment to customer service that has provided us with an excellent process from the research and planning stages, through the budget and bond development, to the bidding and construction phases.”

Bill Wilson, Former Superintendent, Greeley County Schools

Quality of work performed by GMCN to be of the highest quality

“We have worked with GMCN Architects on many projects. We have found the quality of work performed by GMCN to be of the highest quality. The construction documents produced have been both detailed and accurate, making for accurate and reliable subcontractor bids, with very few cost changes during the projects.”

Andy Fahrmeier, Division Manager, Hutton Construction

I highly recommend GMCN Architects

“I highly recommend GMCN Architects. If and when we do another project in our district, I know which firm we will pursue.”

Darin Headrick, Former Superintendent, USD 422 Kiowa County

I would highly recommend GMCN Architects for your project

“I would highly recommend GMCN Architects for your project as I am confident you will be pleased with the services they will provide you.”

Andy Fahrmeier, Division Manager, Hutton Construction

responsive to our requests

“GMCN has experience with all phases of a building project and has positive working relationships with other entities needed for successful planning and completion of a project. They have been responsive to our requests and were onsite numerous times to meet with our sub-committees, Board of Education and administration prior to the construction phase.”

Bill Wilson, Former Superintendent, Greeley County Schools

highly recommend them

“The expertise and services provided by GMCN Architects has been first-rate and Garden City Public Schools will not hesitate to contract with GMCN on future design and construction projects. I look forward to continuing our professional relationship and would highly recommend them for any capital or minor construction projects you may be considering.”

Dr. Rick Atha, Former Superintendent of Schools, Garden City Public Schools