Construction Today Vol 23 Issue 5 | Page 110

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“ This project is notable because it is the largest school ever constructed in the State of Maine, making it a landmark project for both RSU 14 and Landry / French. The school is scheduled to open in fall 2027 and will serve approximately 1200 students in Grades 5-8.”
Precision and partnership
While the Windham-Raymond Middle School represents the company’ s continued leadership in large-scale educational construction, Landry / French’ s portfolio also reflects a proven ability to deliver equally ambitious projects across higher education. One recent example at Colby College, Maine, demonstrates how the company’ s expertise extends beyond traditional construction, combining technical innovation, sustainable building practices, and thoughtful design to create facilities that leave a lasting impact.
“ A project that we recently completed was the Mayflower Hill Residence Hall at Colby College. This was one of the most distinctive and technically advanced projects Landry / French has undertaken,” Kevin reveals.“ The residence hall is designed to complement Colby’ s historic campus while embracing modern sustainability and student-centered design. It features a sandstone brick exterior with extensive glazing, double-pitched roofs that echo traditional New England architecture, and natural mass timber exposed throughout the interior. Measuring 112,000 square feet, the residence hall is Maine’ s largest mass timber( CLT) building, constructed with cross-laminated timber( CLT) floors supported by glulam columns and beams and comprised of six interconnected three and four-story buildings. The building is designed to foster student interaction
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