Location: 6000 Orchard Lake Rd - West Bloomfield, MI Prime Contractor: Auch Construction Concrete Contractors: Albanelli Cement Contractors Concrete Supplier: Superior Materials, LLC. QA/QC Consultant: Testing Engineers & Consultants Owner: West Bloomfield School
The two-story I-Center welcomes students and visitors with its stunning “wave” roof and high windows, which bring in plenty of natural light. The I-Center acts as a lobby, media center, and social or collaborative space. Rows of low bookshelves fill the center, framed by tables with soft seating and individual study carrels. The Learning Stairs—which act as both a traditional staircase and a casual seating area—create a focal point for the room that is sure to be a hit with students. Underneath the stairs, students will find a unique small stage for presentations.
Another highlight is the “Auditeria,” a combined auditorium and cafeteria space that creates new possibilities for community events. Tables and chairs used at lunch can be easily folded and stowed away to make room for more auditorium seating, depending on the needs of the event. Tiered levels ensure optimal viewing of the stage for everyone.
The building has a capacity of 1,200 students. Construction began in October 2019 and was completed for the 2022-23 school year.
The interior floor slabs were all polished. Superior Materials supplied the polished concrete mixes, for the 4-inch-thick floor areas and learning staircase. Albanelli crews placed the floors so that an even aggregate exposure of Class 2, 3, or 4 was achieved after their polishing crews came back in to grind and make them shine.
