DES Design & Facility Planning Services

Design Our architectural department is always available to meet with owners and architects to address specific challenges in laboratory environments. Through DES’ involvement, owners and architects can expect to receive highly functional “turn key” designs. Our involvement always addresses mechanical, electrical and plumbing requirements. Facility Planning One of the many services that DES provides is … Continued

Langley Education Campus

[one_half] JOB NAME: Langley Education Campus – Living with Science Laboratory SCHOOL: Langley Education Campus LOCATION: Washington, DC PARTNER: Root Cause, Inc DATE OF INSTALLATION: December, 2011 SUMMARY: In partnership with DCPS Office of Innovation, Langley EC School Administration, and Root Cause, DES donated seating and LJ Create “Living with Science” software curriculum and equipment … Continued

North Stafford High School Biomedical Lab

[one_half] PROJECT: PLTW Biomedical Laboratory SCHOOL: North Stafford High School LOCATION: Stafford County, Virginia CONTRACTOR: Direct with Owner ARCHITECT: DES Inc. (for laboratory design only) PARTNER: Stafford County Public Schools DATE OF INSTALLATION: July 2010 SUMMARY: In collaboration with North Stafford High School and Stafford County Public Schools, DES designed and renovated a teacher workroom … 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

Cape Henry Collegiate School

[one_half] SCHOOL: Cape Henry Collegiate School LOCATION: Virginia Beach, Virginia CONTRACTOR: Direct with Owner ARCHITECT: DES Inc. (for laboratory design only) PARTNER: Virginia Beach Public Schools DATE OF INSTALLATION: July 2007 SUMMARY: DES worked hand in hand with facilities and science department, providing all the casework design for the project. This project consisted of 18 … Continued

James River Correction Center / Water Treatment Plant

[one_half] JOB NAME: Water Treatment Plant JOB SITE: James River Correction Center LOCATION: Goochland, Virginia CONTRACTOR: Southwood Builders ARCHITECT: R. Stuart Royer & Associates DATE OF INSTALLATION: June 2007 SUMMARY: DES provided laboratory casework and service fixtures for this water treatment facility. Project utilized a box curb containing cup sinks, electrical receptacles and multiple service … Continued

Ballou High School

[one_half] JOB NAME: Ballou Senior High School LOCATION: Washington, DC CONTRACTOR: Paige Industrial Services ARCHITECT: D.C.P.S. / D.C.H.A DATE OF INSTALLATION: May 2007 SUMMARY: DES provided Leonard Peterson & Company Century line of construction for three laboratories including three prep rooms and dedicated chemical storage rooms. The rooms consisted of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The … 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

James Madison High School

[one_half] SCHOOL: James Monroe High School LOCATION: Fredericksburg, VA CONTRACTOR: English Construction ARCHITECT: Moseley Architects DATE OF INSTALLATION: August, 2006 SUMMARY: DES installed a total of (7) labs and (4) prep rooms consisting of wood laboratory casework. Rooms included biology, chemistry, general purpose, prep & chemical storage. The chemistry and biology labs utilized a customer … Continued

Georgetown Day School

[one_half] SCHOOL: Georgetown Day School LOCATION: Washington, DC CONTRACTOR: Whiting Turner Contracting ARCHITECT: Bowie Gridley DATE OF INSTALLATION: August, 2006 SUMMARY: DES installed a total of (5) labs and (2) prep rooms: (1) chemical storage; and (1) greenhouse; consisting of wood laboratory casework. DES worked closely with Bowie Gridley and had the pleasure of assisting … 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

Princedale Elementary School

[one_half] SCHOOL: Princedale Elementary School LOCATION: Prince William County, Virginia CONTRACTOR: Pavone ARCHITECT: SHW DATE OF INSTALLATION: May 2006 SUMMARY: DES installed a total of (74) rooms consisting of plastic laminate casework. Rooms included general classroom, faculty rooms, computer lab, science and art laboratories, as well as a custom reception desk. Many elevations included custom … 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]