Architecture
Design and Functional Components:
HD Woodson Senior High School is a new facility that will consist of three buildings separated by Fire Walls. The Center Building has four levels and features a gymnasium with bleacher seating along with ancillary space. A Fitness Area, Wrestling Room, Health Area, Student Dining, Student Commons, Classrooms and Administrative Offices will also be in the Center Building.
To the South lies a single story auditorium with mezzanine seating. Ancillary space is also provided around the auditorium. Music classrooms are also in the South Building.
North of the Center Building is a three level auxiliary Gymnasium with bleachers and ancillary spaces. A Natatorium with Mezzanine seating is also provided along with ancillary spaces. Classrooms, Administrative Offices, a School Store and Bookstore are in the North Building as well.
Materials will include Brick around the bottom of the building up to a Precast or Cut Stone Banding. The banding will serve as a transition to oversized masonry panels. Aluminum Cladding is also used for exterior walls and overhang spaces. Storefront style Glass Walls will also be used throughout HD Woodson High School. One of the main features of the building will be its Metal Canopy that extends over the Main Entry.
Major National model codes: District of Columbia Supplement of 2008 incorporating
2006 International Building Code DCMR-12A
2006 International Electric Code DCMR-12C
2006 International Fuel Gas Code DCMR-12D
2006 International Mechanical Code DCMR-12E
2006 International Plumbing Code DCMR-12F
2006 International Fire Code DCMR-12H
2006 International Energy Conservation Code DCMR-12I
Zoning:
HD Woodson High School is located within the District of Columbia, on former high school grounds.
History:
Howard D. Woodson High School opened originally in 1973. Prior to demolition a nine story white tower was located on the site. The tower was surrounded by a tennis court, long and triple jump track, pole vault track, football field and parking area. After 30 years of operation the faculty, students and community decided it was no longer feasible to be in use.
