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Sustainable Features:
■ Natural light and operable windows in each classroom.
■ Controlled night sky light pollution.
■ Durable exterior materials. Trim had high recycled content
■ Fluorescent light fixtures throughout with motion sensors.
■ Site layout to save existing trees.
■ Zoned high efficient heating and cooling system.
■ Low VOC material and finishes.
■ Natural light and operable windows in each classroom.
■ Controlled night sky light pollution.
■ Durable exterior materials. Trim had high recycled content
■ Fluorescent light fixtures throughout with motion sensors.
■ Site layout to save existing trees.
■ Zoned high efficient heating and cooling system.
■ Low VOC material and finishes.
Project Quick Facts
Client:
Hampshire Park District
Mr. Robert Whitehouse, Exec. Dir.
Ms. Rosemary Kesse, Childcare Dir.
Ph. 847 683-2690
Address:
441 Jefferson Street
Hampshire, Illinois.
Features:
■ 7 classrooms
■ Safe room for emergencies
■ Outside entrance from each room
■ Parent/Volunteer work area
■ outdoor play area
■ Multipurpose room with stage.
Size:
7,000 sq.ft. new building
Completed:
September 2007
Contractor:
Lamp Incorporated Elgin, Illinois
Construction Cost:
$ 1,500,000
Client:
Hampshire Park District
Mr. Robert Whitehouse, Exec. Dir.
Ms. Rosemary Kesse, Childcare Dir.
Ph. 847 683-
Address:
441 Jefferson Street
Hampshire, Illinois.
Features:
■ 7 classrooms
■ Safe room for emergencies
■ Outside entrance from each room
■ Parent/Volunteer work area
■ outdoor play area
■ Multipurpose room with stage.
Size:
7,000 sq.ft. new building
Completed:
September 2007
Contractor:
Lamp Incorporated Elgin, Illinois
Construction Cost:
$ 1,500,000
Challenges & Solutions:
The Little People Playtime Preschool was the dream of Rosemary Kesse, the Hampshire Park District Preschool Director for twenty five years. This seven classroom preschool was designed to be reminiscent of the one-room country school houses found in the midwest. It’s modest proportions and traditional detailing allow the preschool to blend in to the surrounding residential neighborhood.
Concerns from adjacent neighbors led to creating a green space buffer between the houses and the new building. Existing trees, an elevated soccer field and a paved walking path determined the final building location.
One of the classrooms serves as a multipurpose room and has a permanent stage for productions, the room also was designed as a safe room for emergencies.
The Little People Playtime Preschool was the dream of Rosemary Kesse, the Hampshire Park District Preschool Director for twenty five years. This seven classroom preschool was designed to be reminiscent of the one-
Concerns from adjacent neighbors led to creating a green space buffer between the houses and the new building. Existing trees, an elevated soccer field and a paved walking path determined the final building location.
One of the classrooms serves as a multipurpose room and has a permanent stage for productions, the room also was designed as a safe room for emergencies.
Computer model
