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Estill County board hears three firms’ plans for new middle school; decision set for next Thursday
Summary
Three architectural teams — Klotfelter Samachar, Russ Tarrant Architects and DECO Architects — presented approaches to design, schedule and cost control for Estill County’s proposed middle school; the board will choose a firm at its next meeting, moved to 5 p.m. for a parade.
The Estill County Board of Education convened a special meeting Oct. 8 to hear 15-minute presentations from three architectural firms competing to design the district’s proposed new middle school.
Klotfelter Samachar Architects emphasized decades of experience with school projects and extensive renderings to reduce surprises during construction. Tony Thomas, the firm’s vice president and partner, said the firm prioritizes client collaboration and repeated review: "We listen, create, and design." He added the team conducts site planning and governing-agency submittals and noted some early site reports and surveys are provided "without any charge" to clients.
Russ Tarrant Architects focused on site geology and long-lead permitting items. Jonathan, a member of RTA’s team, told the board the…
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