Holladay Spring Lane Adaptive Reuse Master Plan
The Holladay Spring Lane Adaptive Reuse Master Plan evaluates the 12.2 acre site of (the now decommissioned) Spring Lane Elementary School, and potential new applications for the property. The master plan included a robust site analysis report, community engagement, the development of a vision and guiding principles, a concept design (with phasing options), a cost estimate and funding mechanisms, and steps to move forward into the development.
Through community engagement and stakeholder conversations, it was decided the site should be adapted into a neighborhood/community park to serve Holladay City residents. Specific park program elements were identified through community engagement efforts, and discussions with the city and school district. One major design element that formed the foundation on the project identity was the implementation of ‘adaptive re-use’ through selective demolition.
By using selective demolition, the team proposes to reincorporate the iconic glulam beams of the building into structural overhead elements in the park. The bridges and courtyard garden will be updated, and by doing so, we hope to retain and enhance the most unique and identifiable features of the architecture. Additionally, by incorporating visual elements such as the geometric facade of the existing building into the new plan, as well as memorial and historic markers, our team was able to create a new master plan for the site that feels like it’s always been a part of the community.
SERVICES: Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Feasibility, Cost Estimating, Data Analysis, Graphics/ 3D Renderings, Public Engagement
Design Challenge
SELECTIVE DEMOLITION AND ESTABLISHING A SENSE OF PLACE
Through stakeholder communication and community engagement efforts, the team quickly came to realize that preserving the history and identity of the site was crucial in designing a successful master plan. To accomplish this, we opted for a selective demolition approach for the existing school and plan on reincorporating some of its iconic architectural elements in the overall design of the site. Selective demolition is not as simple as a full demolition, and requires the assistance of a structural engineer, and detailed communication with the selected cost estimator to ensure accurate planning details.
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BY THE NUMBERS
Holladay, UT | 12.2 Acres | 2024
Earth Centered
One major guiding principle that was established at the beginning of the project was the idea of a responsible and sustainable park. Through the selective demolition process, we can reduce the waste leaving the site during the demolition process and recycle some of the architectural elements into the new park design. Additionally, saving water was a goal in the design development, and by reducing turf grass, and improving irrigation infrastructure, we anticipate a reduction in water use of 12% (574,515 gallons of water/year).