VALPARAISO HIGH SCHOOLNEW NATATORIUM

Valparaiso Community Schools

DESIGN UPDATE

PREPARED BY:GIBRALTAR DESIGN

SUBMITTED TO:SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES

December 14, 2017School Board Meeting

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Introduction

Summary Programming

Pool Considerations

Site Plan Criteria & Considerations

Floor Plan Criteria

Exterior & Interior Discovery

Concluding Remarks

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INTRODUCTIONGibraltar Design is pleased to present this Valparaiso High School New Natatorium Report to the Superintendent and the School Board of Trustees. This document provides the final design intent and relevant information compiled through the efforts of the VCS Administrative Team, Superintendent’s Advisory Committee, high school coaches & staff, and the design and construction professional team.

Gibraltar Design’s goal is the same as that of the Administrative Leadership and Board of School Trustees:

The goal of modernization for Valparaiso High School is to provide the Valparaiso students with the best educational environment in every regard for enhanced learning, opportunity, and achievement.

Respectfully Submitted,

GIBRALTAR DESIGN

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SUMMARY PROGRAMMINGHigh School Related IHSAA Swimming and Diving

Large Invitational Meets

PE Instruction

Health/Life Fitness

Alternative Practices for all athletics (Recovery Days)

Athletic Training, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Life Guarding and Water Safety Certification

Lifetime Recreation class

Cross curricular activities; Math, Science, Health programs

Career Day

Community RelatedHealth/Life Fitness Programming

Senior Citizen Open Swim

Learn to swim for community youth

Swim Club(s)

Master Swim Program

Water Recreation activities for Parks programs including Scuba, Sail and related

USA/Indiana swimming meets

Large Regional events for economic development

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USER GROUPS & NEEDSP.E., Learn to Swim, Life Guard, & Water Safety

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USER GROUPS & NEEDSSwim Clubs & Related Competitive Swim Groups

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USER GROUPS & NEEDSAquatic Fitness & Related Programs

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USER GROUPS & NEEDSScuba, Kayaking, & Other Aquatic Related

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USER GROUPS & NEEDSAquatic Sports & Open Recreation

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SUMMARY PROGRAMMING

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Additional Functional Considerations P.E. Locker Rooms functionally convenient to main high school &

available to after hour community use Secure pool from remainder of school for after hours use Spectator/Public separate from athletes Classroom: Flexible use for pool functions, high school curriculum

and community Use of outside area and connections to site

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POOL CONSIDERATIONS

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ConsiderationsOlympic Distance: 50 MeterLong Course Training & CompetitionMore 25 Yd Lanes for practice,

including 25 Yd width of poolLarge Invitationals (Dual Meets)

50 Meter x 25 Yard Pool (10 Lane)

50 Meter Competition & Training

25 Yard Dual CompetitionRecreation

DIVING

LAP

LAP

DIVING

LEARN

WARMUP

LAP LAP

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POOL CONSIDERATIONSDesign

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POOL PROFILE

COMPETITION LEARN DIVING

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POOL CONSIDERATIONS

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Lighting & Windows

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POOL CONSIDERATIONS

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Competition & Training

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POOL CONSIDERATIONS

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Owner Pool Equipment

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POOL CONSIDERATIONS

The new highly efficient pool HVAC & pool equipment systems operational costs will be nearly equal to the old outdated existing pool HVAC and pool equipment with high operational costs.

Operation & MaintenanceFactors [Partial Listing]1. Practical Maintenance with Certified Pool Operator

2. Water Quality and Water Temperature

3. Efficient use of products for water treatment and related

4. HVAC efficiency and balance of spectator/athlete comfort

Other Considerations• Safety & Security

• Life Guarding

• User Group Configurations (simultaneous)• Event Management

• Scheduling & Aquatic Director

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POOL CONSIDERATIONS

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Systems & Operation Equipment

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CAMPUS PLANNINGConsiderations2 Way traffic loop on

campusEvent parking access to

Athletic Commons & Natatorium

VHS Building Additions

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SITE PLANNINGConsiderationsSun and DaylightVehicle traffic around campusParkingMaintenance/Service drive for

deliveriesBus & parent drop for athletes

Site plan

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FLOOR PLAN & CRITERIAConsiderations 10 Lanes x 50 M Competition & Diving

Pool, including 2 bulkheads

May run 2 meets concurrently (invitational)

16 x 25 Yd lanes available for practice during short course season & 22 lanes during long course season

Large shallow area for learn to swim programs

New commons area for natatorium

Family Restrooms (HC + Special Needs)

Team seating on deck & separate from spectators

Easy access from parking lot, fieldhouse, & existing pool area

Storage for swimming & athletics

First Floor Plan

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SPECTATOR VIEWING CRITERIAConsiderationsElevated spectator seatingUnobstructed views of all

swimming lanes & divingSpectators have direct

access to second floorPool Lounge & ConcessionsElevators for HC Access

Second Floor Diagram

SEATING

CROSS‐AISLE

TEAM

SIGHT LINES

STORAGE

POOL SECTION

First Floor 41,980 SFSecond Floor 14,180 SF

TOTAL ADDITION 56,160 SF

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EXTERIOR DISCOVERYAerial View looking Northeast

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EXTERIOR DISCOVERYWest Elevation of Main Entrance

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EXTERIOR DISCOVERY

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View from Northwest [Parking] Looking at Main Entry

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EXTERIOR DISCOVERY

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View of Southwest Corner of Building

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INTERIOR DISCOVERYLobby and Stairs Upon Entering

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INTERIOR DISCOVERYView On Pool Deck Looking Northeast

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INTERIOR DISCOVERY

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Spectator View Looking Southwest

Standing Looking SouthwestTop Walking View

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INTERIOR DISCOVERYCommons Area & Classroom

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CONCLUDING REMARKS

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THANK YOU!