Yesterday, Lathan Architects was on site for the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the new iAcademy at Athens Elementary School in Athens, Alabama.
This project included a demolition of the existing school back in November 2019. The site was regraded and finished in May. The new phase encompasses both renovation and new construction with Bailey Harris as the contractor.
Below are some details for the school: New 60,000 SF elementary school – new construction Renovation of an existing 6,000 SF Gymnasium 24 – regular classrooms 1 – music classroom 1 – art classroom 6 – ½ size classroom (folding partitions) 3 – multi-needs classrooms (1/2 sized) 1 – wow lab Media Center with reading well Cafetorium Renovated Gym Storm Shelter