Construction has begun on The Derryfield School's new Gateway Building, located at 2108 North River Rd. Lavallee Brensinger Architects is the 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 Gateway Building is replacing the Art House, which was formerly located on the site and was razed in early January.
The new 8,132 s/f Gateway Building, which is considered to be the "front door" to The Derryfield School, 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, an improved admission area and business office space.
Pro Con, Inc. has scheduled a June completion date for the Gateway Building. New paved pathways will connect the Gateway Building to the other buildings on the campus and new rock retaining walls are planned.