Mercer
Mercer International Middle School Replacement Project
Learn what happens during these design and construction phases
Timeline
- Pre-design phase in progress
- Schematic design phase begins Summer 2021
- Design development phase begins Fall 2021
- Construction documents/permitting phase begins Spring 2022
- Bid and award phase begins Summer/Fall 2023
- Construction begins Winter 2023-2024
- School opens Fall 2025
Current phase: Pre-design
Recent Progress
Update on Landmark Status
On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, the City of Seattle voted against designating the current Mercer International Middle School building as a landmarked structure, allowing for the construction of the new school building. ( more)
Regular monthly updates are posted for the previous month the week after the monthly BEXBuilding Excellence Capital Levy provides resources for school construction, renovations, and additions. More and BTABuilding Renovations, Technology and Academic/Athletics Levy provides resources for seismic improvements, roof More Capital Levies Oversight Committee meetings. These meetings typically take place on the first Friday of each month.
Major Activity in June 2021
- Continued SCWAStudent and Community Workforce Agreement supports business objectives and prioritizes career development, coordination with Cornerstone General Contractors and building trades
- Completed School Design Advisory Team (SDAT) meeting 6
- Presented sustainablity/design information to BEXBuilding Excellence Capital Levy provides resources for school construction, renovations, and additions. More and BTABuilding Renovations, Technology and Academic/Athletics Levy provides resources for seismic improvements, roof More Oversight Committee
- Contracted with hazardous materials, arborist, and SEPA consultants
- Held Ecology Charrette part 1, building systems review
- Continued sustainability collaboration with McClennan Design Team
Major Activity Planned for July 2021
- Prepare for Ecology Charrette part 2
- Continue sustainability collaboration with McClennan Design Team
About the Project
The 2019 Building Excellence V (BEXBuilding Excellence Capital Levy provides resources for school construction, renovations, and additions. More V) Capital Levy will fund a new replacement school building for Mercer International Middle School. It will also provide technology equipment and services, such as computers, peripherals, printers, and other technology for teaching and learning.
Interim Location: During construction, Mercer International Middle School will be located at the Van Asselt School Interim Site, 7201 Beacon Ave. S. An addition is being constructed at that location to convert it to a site large enough for temporary use by middle schools.
Construction Management Firm: Shiels Obletz Johnsen, Inc. (SOJ)
SOJ Construction Manager: Justine Kim
School Design : Bassetti Architects
School Construction: Cornerstone Construction, Inc.
Budget: $152.5M
Funding Source: Funded by the Building Excellence V (BEXBuilding Excellence Capital Levy provides resources for school construction, renovations, and additions. More V) Capital Levy, approved by Seattle voters in 2019.
School Design Advisory Team
The School Design Advisory Team (SDAT) works with the project manager and project architect to develop school-specific education standards during the pre-design and schematic design phases. More information and SDAT meeting minutes.
Contact Us
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Asa Mercer International Middle School
1600 S Columbian Way
Seattle, WA 98108