Currey Ingram Academy’s Student Center

Client

Currey Ingram Academy

Architect

Allard Ward Architects

Location

Brentwood, TN

Completion

2013

Size

35,000 Square Feet

Construction Cost

$10-20 million

“When faced with value engineering questions, The Parent Company’s experience with a range of alternative materials and their applications stimulated thoughtful discussions that enhanced the thinking of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, allowing us to make the best possible decisions for Currey Ingram Academy.”

– Kathleen Rayburn, Head of School

Currey Ingram Academy is an independent, K-12 college preparatory school in Middle Tennessee for students with average to superior intelligence who have unique learning styles. As the student body continued to grow it was necessary to consolidate several functions. School administration staff was spread out among any available office space, two separate kitchens and dining facilities existed, and three libraries existed across campus. The Jennifer & Billy Frist Hall was designed to be Currey Ingram’s central hub.

Staff and student travel paths had to be rerouted with temporary walks outside the construction area. Campus activities (special events, sporting events, testing, drop off and pick up) were identified through monthly staff meetings and construction activities were scheduled to minimize impact on the campus.

Tight Site The Student Center was situated in the heart of campus between all three academic buildings (Lower, Middle & High School).

Active Campus Coordination of campus activities and schedules had to be coordinated with all three school Division Heads as well as with the School administrative staff.