The additions and renovation project at the Richards Elementary School in Newport, NH centered around the desire to preserve and rejuvenate the historic 1896 school building. With a growing student population, the town wanted to balance the need for additional space with the preservation of the existing building. The original main entry, which was no longer in use, is to be renovated and reinstated as the school's main student entrance. Other existing spaces, including the cafeteria and media center, are also being renovated and brought up to current code and accessibility standards. Much needed instructional space, a new multi-purpose room, and an evening use entrance will be housed at the rear of the building, in a 27,500 square foot addition. The design of the addition compliments the existing structure rather than simply copying the original details.

The project is currently under construction along with alterations at the Newport Middle High School and the Towle Elementary School.

Sitework

Construction

Furnishings

Administrative

Contingency

Total Project

$1,057,000

$4,936,000

$206,000

$741,000

$238,000

$7,178,000

Construction Start

Project completed

July 2007

September 2008