ARCHITECTURE DC – “Builds to Reclaim Former Glory”

The Spring 2014 issue of Architecture DC magazine includes a feature article “Dunbar High School – Builds to Reclaim Former Glory”, highlighting the re-imagining of Dunbar High School in Washington, DC. DES is proud to have worked closely with Perkins Eastman and Moody Nolan architects on the projects, along with the District of Columbia Public … Continued

FAB LAB

FAB LAB – The Dream It, Make It, STEM Experience [one_third] [/one_third] [two_third] [quote]Fab Lab is the ideal way to bring STEM Concepts to life for Today’s learner. It allows them to experience college and career ready problem based learning while affording teachers enhanced versatility and flexibility within the classroom.[/quote] [/two_third]   [button_medium color=”dark” url=”https://des.com/prototype/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/140423-DES-FABLAB-lr.pdf”] … Continued

ARCHITECTURE DC – “Two Cool Schools”

The Spring 2013 issue of Architecture DC magazine includes a feature article “Two Cool Schools”, highlighting the firm Cox, Graae & Spack’s renovation/re-design of two DC Public High Schools, Woodrow Wilson HS, and H. D. Woodson HS. DES is proud to have worked closely with CGS architects on both projects, along with DCPS, including design … Continued

Thomas Edison High School

[one_half] JOB NAME: Engineering Academy SCHOOL: Thomas Edison High School LOCATION: Fairfax County, VA PARTNER: Fairfax County Public Schools CONTRACTOR: Dustin Construction DATE OF INSTALLATION: January, 2011 SUMMARY: In partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools, and collaborative vision of the Technology Education and Engineering Education Office, the Edison Engineering Academy Suite was created. This environment … Continued

C. S. Monroe Technical Center

[one_half] JOB NAME: Cosmetology Laboratory JOB SITE: C. S. Monroe Technical Center LOCATION: Leesburg, Virginia CONTRACTOR: Direct with Owner ARCHITECT: DES Inc. (for laboratory design only) PARTNER: Loudoun County Public Schools DATE OF INSTALLATION: December 2008 SUMMARY: DES worked closely with the teachers and administrators to design and renovate their cosmetology program. This included two … Continued

Phelps A.C.E. High School

[one_half] JOB NAME: Phelps A.C.E. High School SCHOOL: Phelps A.C.E. High School LOCATION: Washington, DC CONTRACTOR: Turner Construction ARCHITECT: Fanning Howey DATE OF INSTALLATION: July 2008 AWARDS: 2008 – Turner Construction – Subcontractor of the Year – Finishes Category – Base Bldg. SUMMARY:     Phelps ACE High School is a city-wide, comprehensive application high school … Continued

T. C. Williams High School

[one_half] JOB NAME: T. C. Williams High School LOCATION: Alexandria, Virginia CONTRACTOR: Hensel Phelps ARCHITECT: Moseley Architects PARTNER: Alexandria Public Schools DATE OF INSTALLATION: January – July 2007 SUMMARY: DES worked closely with Moseley as well as Alexandria Schools in the design and implementation of over 24 science classrooms and prep rooms as well as … Continued

Cardozo High School

[one_half] SCHOOL: Cardozo High School LOCATION: Washington, DC CONTRACTOR: Dynamic Corporation/DCPS ARCHITECT: Bowie-Gridley PARTNER: District of Columbia Public Schools DATE OF INSTALLATION: February, 2007 SUMMARY: DES worked with both Bowie-Gridley and D.C.P.S in developing a building trades academy consisting of HVAC, Carpentry and Electrical laboratories. DES provided vocational training equipment by Hampden Engineering as well … Continued

The Edmund Burke School

[one_half] SCHOOL: The Edmund Burke School LOCATION: Washington, DC CONTRACTOR: Forester ARCHITECT: Bowie Gridley DATE OF INSTALLATION: August, 2006 SUMMARY: DES installed a combination of wood laboratory casework as well as plastic laminate casework. The job consisted of a nunber of rooms, including chemistry, art, computer, darkroom and general classroom. The casework and installation was … Continued

Potomac Middle School

[one_half] SCHOOL: Potomac (Four Year Trail) Middle School LOCATION: Prince William County, VA CONTRACTOR: Caldwell & Santmyer ARCHITECT: SHW PARTNER: Prince William County Public Schools DATE OF INSTALLATION: November, 2005 SUMMARY: Job consisted of (21) rooms includes Science, Technology and Work & Family Studeis. Leonard Peterson casework was used throughout. [/one_half] [one_half_last] [/one_half_last]

Advanced Technology Center

[one_half] SCHOOL: Advanced Technology Center LOCATION: Virginia Beach, Virginia CONTRACTOR: McKenzie Construction Corporation ARCHITECT: Moseley PARTNER: Tidewater Community College DATE OF INSTALLATION: June 2003 SUMMARY: DES installed a total of (5) classrooms consisting of Technology Education, Material Science, Computer Repair, Telecommunication, and TTC Electronics laboratories. The job consisted of both Leonard Peterson & Company and … Continued

Stone Hill Middle School

[one_half] SCHOOL: Stone Hill Middle School LOCATION: Loudoun County, Virginia CONTRACTOR: Caldwell Santmyer and Associates ARCHITECT: Mosley Architects PARTNER: Loudoun County Public Schools DATE OF INSTALLATION: July 2007 SUMMARY: In partnership with Loudoun County Public Schools, Mosley Architects and Caldwell Santmyer & Associates Contracting firm DES helped stand-up a superior neighborhood school facility nestled in … Continued

Mountain View High School

[one_half] SCHOOL: Mountain View High School LOCATION: Stafford County, Virginia CONTRACTOR: Direct with Owner ARCHITECT: Grimm & Parker PARTNER: Stafford County Public Schools DATE OF INSTALLATION: October, 2005 SUMMARY: Job consisted of (5) labs including Technology Education, Production and CADD Drafting. All casework was manufactured by Leonard Peterson. [/one_half] [one_half_last] [/one_half_last]

Freedom High School

[one_half] SCHOOL: Freedom (10th) High School LOCATION: Prince William, Virginia CONTRACTOR: Hess Construction ARCHITECT: Moseley PARTNER: Prince William County Public Schools DATE OF INSTALLATION: September 2004 SUMMARY: DES installed a total of (19) rooms consisting of Electronics, Technology Education, CADD, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Earth Science, and Environmental Science. The job consisted of Leonard Peterson & … Continued

Dominion High School

[one_half] SCHOOL: Dominion (Seneca Ridge) High School LOCATION: Loudoun County, Virginia CONTRACTOR: Dustin Construction ARCHITECT: SHW Group (Virginia) PARTNER: Loudoun County Public Schools DATE OF INSTALLATION: June 2003 SUMMARY: DES installed a total of (47) classrooms consisting of Work & Family Studies, Childhood Development, Math, Business, Fashion, Food Science, Marketing, CADD, Tech, Earth Science, Biology, … Continued