Maya Angelou French Immersion School

location

Hillcrest Heights, MD

MARKET

Educational Facilities

client

Prince George’s County

ROLE

Architect of Record / Structural Engineer of Record

Project Details

Leuterio Thomas (LT) supported major building upgrades at the Maya Angelou French Immersion School, originally constructed in 1965. The project focused on modernizing the school’s exterior envelope and mechanical systems to improve performance, comfort, and longevity while respecting the existing structure.

project scope

LT’s architectural scope included the replacement of 117 original windows throughout classrooms, libraries, kitchens, and multipurpose spaces, along with upgrades to all exterior entrances, including new storefront systems, doors, and associated hardware. The original metal window frames, severely rusted and leaking, were replaced with commercial-grade aluminum window systems, supported by interior finish restoration and exterior masonry repairs to maintain a cohesive appearance. In parallel, LT coordinated architectural support for significant mechanical system upgrades, including the conversion of legacy systems that had reached the end of their service life.

our solutions

The project replaced outdated classroom unit ventilators that no longer met current indoor air quality standards with high-efficiency mechanical systems, improving ventilation, thermal comfort, and system reliability. New air-conditioning was also introduced in large shared spaces such as the multipurpose room and gymnasium. Together, these improvements extended the building’s usable life, enhanced occupant comfort, and aligned the facility with modern performance expectations for an active educational environment.

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