The original Santa Fe rail depot was built in 1904, designed in the style of a California mission by Charles Whittlesey. The depot functioned as […]
About the project
The original Santa Fe rail depot was built in 1904, designed in the style of a California mission by Charles Whittlesey. The depot functioned as a stop for Oakland passengers until its termination in the 1950s.
We were retained to convert the historic structure into a K-8 Montessori school. The project included the construction of two new classroom buildings (totaling 15,000 sq. ft.), and the restoration and renovation of the historic depot. The campus also houses a library, cafeteria, after-school space, and administrative offices.
A special fund was established to build a sustainable project, and the goals that were met included the recycling of demolition materials, solar photovoltaic panels which generate electricity, radiant heat flooring, wall heaters which recycled hot water, sensored lights, and sustainable finishes (such as bamboo flooring and linoleum).
