Sharpsburg Elementary SchoolWashington County Public Schools

A replacement school in Washington County improves the student experience while honoring the local history of the site.

Statistics

Construction Cost
$22 Million
Year Completed
2020
Square Feet
60,000
Acres
12

Team Members Involved

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Marianne K. Crampton, PE
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Paul D. Crampton
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Steve McCalmont
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George Bakalyar
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Seth Glasser​

Partners

Architect | Smolen Emr Ilkovitch

9211 Corporate Boulevard #340
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 770-0177

Project Overview

The replacement Sharpsburg Elementary School was designed to be built without disrupting the operations of the existing school on the same site. The new school nestles a much larger footprint into the slope of the site, so though the school will include more space and new amenities, it will not overwhelm the viewshed. The original 1936 school building resides in the Sharpsburg Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places and the project requires coordination with the Maryland Historic Trust.

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Our Approach

MK designed a site which improves parking, bus traffic, and commuter drop-off. In addition, there will be new fields and playgrounds installed. The site was developed into three terraced areas, providing distinct zones for entry, loading and parking, and recreational fields. A memorial garden was also designed to highlight the history of the site. Though the existing building was demolished, foundation stones will remain at the corners of the original school’s footprint, to further explain the history of the area.

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The Results

A new stormwater management pond provides careful treatment of stormwater quantity to ensure favorable outfall conditions for the surrounding properties.

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The Severn Center is a project 20 years in the making, a multi-purpose center created for children, youth, families, seniors – a place of community involvement and impact.

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Baltimore City Urban Development

MK is practiced in the legislative and development procedures, policies, and personnel associated with the Baltimore City review and approval process.

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Baltimore County Public Schools Berkshire Elementary School

The site design for this prototype school incorporated challenging typography, innovative stormwater management, upgraded utilities, safe access, and phasing to create a beautiful new school for the community.

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