Bloomfield, New Jersey

Project at a Glance:

• Whitman’s client was the Bloomfield Township Board of Education.
• Designed complete sprinkler system.
• Designed new mechanical and electrical systems.
• Selected only high energy efficient equipment.
• New Chilled Water System for both the new and existing building.
• Complete replacement of existing Steam Heating System with Hot Water Boiler Plant.

Project Description

This was an addition and renovation project that comprised 132,500 sq.ft. of new academic and administrative space and 307,000 sq.ft. of renovations to the existing school. A major 85,000 sq.ft. four-story addition consists of a new main entry and office, nurse’s office, classrooms, computer lab, two gymnasiums and personal fitness lab, and a girl’s physical education and team locker rooms. Another four-story addition to the north of the school provides 12 science labs with prep and storage rooms, 3 lecture classrooms, and a computer lab.

In addition to the new classroom space, auxiliary spaces were increased to accommodate a greater number of students. The media center / library was expanded while the lower level accommodates a new kitchen, faculty dining room and lounge. The existing kitchen has been incorporated into the renovated cafeteria.

All designs prepared by Whitman incorporated the recommended Five-Year Study requirements.

The projected student enrollment for the 2005-06 academic school year was 2236.

Photo of Bloomfield High School