The new 8,132 s/f Gateway Building, which is considered to be the "front door" to The Derryfield School, is taking shape at 2108 North River Rd. Lavallee Brensinger Architects is the project architect and Pro Con Inc. is the construction manager for the $1.2 million project, funded in part through a grant from New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority. The building is replacing the Art House, which was formerly located on the site and was razed in early January.
"The wood framing is complete and the windows are being installed," stated the project manager for Pro Con Inc. "Work is continuing on the mechanicals and the drywall installation will begin by next week."
The new Gateway Building was designed and is being constructed using energy efficiency specifications to reduce energy consumption. The 2-level building will have two classroom/seminar spaces, offices for Breakthrough Manchester at The Derryfield School, administrative support space for the school's community service and global education programs, and improved admission, business office and advancement spaces.
Pro Con has scheduled a July completion date for the project.
New paved pathways will connect the Gateway Building to the other campus facilities and new rock retaining walls have been constructed.