About the client
The Vytautas Magnus University Ugnė Karvelis Gymnasium which got its new name in 2020, is a general education school providing secondary and supplementary education programmes in Kaunas district. The co-owners of the gymnasium are Vytautas Magnus University and Kaunas District Municipality. Between 2005 and 2020, the school was called Academy’s Ugnė Karvelis Gymnasium, and before acquiring the status of a gymnasium, it was called Noreikiškės Secondary School.
The school’s interior was renovated in 1993-1999, including the addition of a computer science classroom. In 2001, the construction of the fourth floor was completed, including 16 new classrooms, a third sports hall, and the reconstruction of the library and canteen.
INFES work
The renovation will include new aluminum windows to brighten the classrooms by maximizing natural light. Sixteen additional classrooms will be added, along with new offices for administrative and other staff. The updated facilities will also feature improved accessibility, including enhanced sanitary amenities to better accommodate people with disabilities. The more spacious layout will expand the gymnasium’s area to 7,370 m², up from its previous 5,749 m².
The gymnasium building will also see upgrades, including new walkways and a modern outdoor classroom. Additionally, the school perimeter will be upgraded with new sectional fencing, gates, and access-controlled entrances, ensuring a safe and secure environment within the school grounds.
Significance of the project
As of 2023, the school had 44 graduating classes – 19 classes of gymnasium students and 3 classes under the name of VMU Ugnė Karvelis Gymnasium. The reconstruction of the educational establishment is of particular importance for the provision of favourable conditions for the students and staff.
Results
Following the works, the Gymnasium building will better meet the needs of the school community. More spacious, warmer, visually pleasing, and more accessible to people with disabilities, it will provide a more pleasant visiting experience for students and visitors, as well as better working conditions for staff.
