New York City School Construction Authority, The Samantha Smith School

Completed in 36-months, the Samantha Smith School, also known as PS 182Q, is a four-story, 95,000 sq. ft. elementary school located in Jamaica, Queens. Constructed on behalf of the New York School Construction Authority (SCA), PS182Q was built in accordance to New York City's Green Building Law, and the SCA's sustainable design and construction mandate called the NYC Green Schools Guide and Rating System. Features of the elementary school include 21 classrooms, two science laboratories, a multi-purpose gymnasium, auditorium and a full service kitchen/cafeteria. A separate designed and constructed playground was also created for pre-kindergarten aged students. In addition to the numerous interior features, Turner completed extensive site work, which included hard and soft landscaping and new sidewalks.