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### Case Study

## NEW YORK CITY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (NYCSCA) GYMNASIUM

MDSA created a prototype gymnasium annex design that can be applied to various urban school settings with minor modifications. The Universal Physical Education Program, launched through the New York City mayor’s office, is aimed at current Pre-K to 5th-grade schools that lack an indoor gymnasium. The program utilizes a section of the school’s play yard to develop a stand-alone multi-purpose gym building, providing students with a recreational space that can be used year-round in all weather conditions.Precast concrete was selected because it accelerated the building schedule, as precast fabrication and concrete foundation construction were completed simultaneously. This allowed precast erection to begin immediately after foundation work was completed.

**In this case study from the PCI Mid-Atlantic Chapter, see how building with architectural precast insulated wall panels delivered eight new gymnasium annexes that blend seamlessly with each school's existing façade.**

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## WHAT'S INSIDE

- The project’s key details, including the scope, team members, and product performance requirements
- The solution that allowed for matching design intent while leveraging offsite precast prefabrication
- A thoughtful implementation of architectural precast insulated wall panels on active project sites

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