Osseo Adult Education Center

Brooklyn Center, MinnesotaOther: Adult Education

Project of Distinction – New constructionATS&R Planners/Architects/Engineers

2009 Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture

Osseo Adult Education Center

Community Environment:

ATS&R was the catalyst in a process that engaged the City, School District, Community Emergency Assistance Program and nonprofit organizations to plan a facility that would become a hub for human services and provide adult learners in the northwestern suburban and surrounding areas of the Twin Cities a new home. The building design reflects the unique needs of adult learners through customized configuration of multiple classrooms, computer labs, and a lunchroom that also serves as a multi-purpose area and student lounge. In addition to providing adult academic/GED classes, the Osseo Adult Education Center serves as an event and conference venue for community use. Daylight from multiple directions illuminates the warm colors and the

patterns of the back entrance, making the center feel like home.

Entering the center, its mission is to promote GED achievement through academic and English language instruction to adult learners.

Learning Environment:

Designed to support adult learners and the center’s staff, the Osseo Adult Education Center provides adult academic/GED classes in reading, writing, and mathematics for individuals preparing to enter the labor market or upgrade their level of employment. An individualized learning plan is customized for each student, with instruction designed to allow students to progress at their own pace. Computer labs and classrooms encourage students to utilize these and other common spaces for studying, researching, networking, and relaxing.

The center includes 14 classrooms, a large community room, two computer labs, shared conference rooms, and a lunchroom.

Physical Environment:

The use of daylight, warm colors, and the patterns on the floors and walls makes the center feel welcoming. The facility houses 14 classrooms, a large community room, two computer labs, two shared conference rooms, a lunch room with partitioning capabilities, and a teacher prep area and staff lounge. The center serves as home to 1,300 adult students and 40 Osseo Area Schools’ staff.

Great care was given creating clear and safe traffic patterns at the Osseo Adult Education Center. With adult learners arriving by various modes of transportation, the center offers welcoming drop-off areas and entries for pedestrians, bus riders, and drivers.

The lunchroom serves as the hub of the center, providing students with a place to socialize, study, eat, and relax between classes.

Planning Process:

Working with Osseo Area Schools and the Adult Education Center staff, ATS&R designed the 25,500 square foot facility to meet the needs of these adult learners and planned for an expansion that will provide human services as a “one stop” service center.

Future Addition

Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture 2008 Project Data

Submitting Firm : ATS&R Planners/Architects/EngineersProject Role Planners/Architects/EngineersProject Contact Paul L. Snyder, AIA/CID/NCARBTitle PartnerAddress 8501 Golden Valley Road, Suite 300City, State or Province, Country Minneapolis, MN 55427 USAPhone 763-545-3731

Joint Partner Firm: Clark Engineering Project Role Structural Engineering Consultants Project Contact Tim LaBissoniere, P.E.Title Partner-in-chargeAddress 621 Lilac Drive NorthCity, State or Province, Country Minneapolis, MN 55422 USAPhone 877-246-9196

Other Firm:Project RoleProject ContactTitleAddressCity, State or Province, CountryPhone

Construction Firm: CM Construction CompanyProject Role Contractor Project Contact Jim Oliver Title Principal-in-Charge Address 12215 Nicollet Avenue SouthCity, State or Province, Country Burnsville, MN 55337 USAPhone 952-895-8223

Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture 2008 Project Details

Project Name  Osseo Adult Education Center

City  Brooklyn Center

State  Minnesota

District Name  Osseo Area Schools

Supt/President Susan Hintz, Superintendent

Occupancy Date  February 2006

Grades Housed  Adult Education

 

Capacity(Students)Day Program 200 Students / Evening Program 250 Students

Site Size (acres)  3.5 Acres

Gross Area (sq. ft.)  25,500 Square Feet

Per Occupant(pupil)  N/A

gross/net please indicate  Gross

 

Design and Build?  Yes

If yes, Total Cost:  $3,942,946

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