Cotting School is a private, non-profit school serving children ages 3-22 with special needs. The school provides an array of integrated services that foster academic achievement, skill development, and social-emotional maturity. Cotting School teamed with Erland and ARC/Architectural Resources Cambridge to design and build a multi-purpose campus center addition, providing a venue for students to achieve their highest learning potential and level of independence. The 25,000sf, 2-story addition houses a full, regulation-sized gymnasium, bowling alley, rock-climbing wall, media and visual arts classrooms, strength and conditioning fitness center, school store/concession stand, offices, and multiple activity spaces. The facility was designed to meet the accessibility needs of the student population as well as ADA requirements. The building’s exterior consists of brick masonry and corrugated metal panels. Architectural glazing was utilized to take advantage of the daylight shone in this area. Due to the highly sensitive nature of the school population, Erland took great care in mitigating any disruption to the school’s ongoing operations. Maintaining a safe environment and accommodating the students’ needs were our top priorities.
