South Miami K-8 School
2008 Tilt-Up Achievement Award Winner :: Educational Division
Submitted by Woodland Construction Company of Jupiter, Florida
When the Miami-Dade School Board needed a new school that would blend into the surrounding neighborhoods, they turned to Tilt-Up construction. The school board also recognized the benefits of Tilt-Up with regard to safety, durability and architectural appeal.
The surrounding upscale neighborhood contains homes with earth tone themes including coral elements. As such, coral was applied to the Tilt-Up panels after erection to create architectural dimension. A variety of formliners and reveals also were used to provide architectural relief. Different patterns were used to contrast with the coral stone cladding applied to the Tilt-Up panels. Further, oval columns and cast-in-place canopies at the Art and Music Building and the outside dining area near the three-story classroom building create a dramatic effect. The Art and Music Building also includes three curved panels at the stage area and the stair shafts are architecturally angled with full height stone applied to give them an abstract look. Smooth film faced plywood was used at the curved panels to form “ramps” that were critical in preventing major patching to the panels.
Tilt-Up also was selected to help alleviate mold and mildew problems experienced with other schools in the area. Further, the school district pursued green and sustainable design elements, such as the use of natural light and ventilation.
With a construction schedule of a mere 210 days, the staff, nearly 700 students and the surrounding community are excited about South Miami K-8. Further, with all the hurricanes that have posed threats to South Florida in recent years, this unique 62,221-square-foot school will also be designated as a hurricane shelter to provide a secure place for area residents.
Project Notes
- Tallest Panel
- 53'-3"
- Largest Panel
- 1,654 sq ft
- Heaviest Panel
- 365,400 lbs
Participating TCA Members
- Woodland Construction Company
- Role: Tilt-Up Contractor
- Permit Engineering Services
- Role: Tilt-Up Panel Engineer
- Meadow Burke Products
- Products: Lifting Hardware
- Nox-Crete Products Group
- Products: Bond Breaker
- Textured Coatings of America, Inc.
- Products: Paint
The purpose of the TCA Awards Program is to recognize outstanding site cast Tilt-Up structures and advances in technology, products and methods used in the Tilt-Up industry. For more information on the program, submittal requirements and deadline dates, please refer to the awards submittal information page.
If you have further questions, please contact Jim Baty by email or by phone at (319) 895-6911.
South Miami K-8 School
Miami, Florida
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