The Central Transportation Facility, located on an 8.9-acre site in Kinloch, Missouri, was one of three transportation facilities owned and operated by the Special School District of St. Louis County. The 22,460 square foot single-story building replaced an outdated leased facility that could no longer provide adequate space for the administrative staff, mechanics, and drivers.
With superior access to the bus routes that served the central geographic region of the Special School District, the Kinloch site proved an excellent parcel for development. The site’s typography and configuration allowed for numerous bus and automobile parking options as well as ample space for a building ranging up to 30,000 gross square feet. The final design accommodated circulation and parking for 96 buses and 141 automobiles. Site amenities included complete perimeter security fencing, electronic building and site surveillance systems, exterior security lighting, above-grade fuel tanks, heavy duty pavement for high traffic areas, and below-grade storm water detention structures.
The full masonry structure was arranged in three functional areas: administrative operations, maintenance and storage, and driver’s support. Because of the variety of work functions, the building was classified under the guidelines of the building code as a “mixed-use occupancy." At a construction cost of approximately $9,225,000, the facility was completed in Spring of 2024.
The project at TRIAD High School includes an 818-seat auditorium, complete with a balcony and stage, designed to accommodate up to 120 musicians and theatrical performances. The theater and multi-purpose room feature modern audio-visual systems, as well as cutting-edge theatrical lighting and rigging within the performance space. The addition also consists of four classrooms, averaging 865 square feet each, and a 1,700 square foot commons area for performing arts students and instructional use.
The additions and renovations to the School District of Clayton’s athletic facilities represent the next major step towards elevating the school’s facilities to align with the the district’s reputation for academic and athletic excellence.
After completing a community engagement process and passing a referendum, this district’s iconic, historic building received much needed upgrades. This high-achieving district now features facilities that are up to par with their high-quality academic, fine arts and athletic performance standards.