Featured Projects

Print
  • Peeler-Hampton Visual & Performing Arts School

    Legacy and Community Impact

    Peeler-Hampton VPA honors two influential Black leaders in the Greensboro’s history:

    • Dr. William Hampton, Greensboro’s first Black city councilman and a respected physician
    • Rev. Silas Peeler, president of Bennett Seminary (now Bennett College) from 1905–1913

    “It is with deep respect that we honor the legacy of Rev. Silas Peeler… whose commitment to faith, education, and community uplifted and left a lasting impact,” said Superintendent Whitney Peeples. “We also pay tribute to Dr. William Hampton… a trailblazer whose service and neighborhood leadership helped pave the way for future generations.”

    A1 Consulting Group is proud to have delivered comprehensive engineering, laboratory testing, and special inspections for a project that strengthens educational infrastructure while honoring community heritage.

    Campus & Facility Highlights

    The new Peeler-Hampton VPA campus is anchored by a 1–3 story academic building designed to adapt to
    evolving instructional needs. Learning studios feature movable partitions, writable wall surfaces, and flexible furniture systems that allow teachers to shift seamlessly between individual instruction, small-group collaboration, and full-class activities. Natural daylighting, acoustic treatments, and integrated technology create a modern, student-centered environment that supports both traditional academics and arts-integrated learning.

    Dedicated Spaces for Dance, Music, Theater, and Visual Arts: As a county-wide magnet for the visual
    and performing arts, the school includes purpose-built studios for dance, music, theater, and visual arts.
    These spaces are equipped with sprung dance floors, acoustic wall and ceiling treatments, instrument
    storage, kiln-ready art rooms, and rehearsal suites. A state-of-the-art performance stage serves as thecenterpiece of the arts program, featuring professional lighting, sound systems, backstage support areas, and flexible seating that allows the school to host concerts, plays, recitals, and community events.

    Outdoor Instructional Zones and Performance Areas: The campus extends learning beyond the building
    with outdoor instructional zones designed for environmental education, arts practice, and community
    gatherings. Landscaped courtyards, shaded seating areas, and open-air performance spaces provide
    opportunities for outdoor rehearsals, small performances, science activities, and interdisciplinary projects.
    These areas support the school’s mission to blend creativity, nature, and hands-on learning.

    Technology-Enabled Classrooms and Collaborative Learning Environments: Every classroom is
    equipped with modern instructional technology, including interactive displays, integrated audio systems, and robust wireless connectivity. Collaboration zones throughout the building offer students flexible spaces for group projects, digital media work, and cross-disciplinary learning. These technology-rich environments ensure students have access to the tools and platforms needed for 21st-century education, including digital arts and media production.

    Enhanced Safety, Accessibility, and Environmental Systems: The facility incorporates advanced safety
    and accessibility features aligned with modern school design standards. Secure entry vestibules, controlled access points, and upgraded surveillance systems support a safe learning environment. The building is fully ADA-compliant, with accessible routes, restrooms, and classroom layouts. High-efficiency HVAC systems, LED lighting, low-emission materials, and stormwater management features contribute to a healthier, more sustainable campus.

    Designed to Serve Approximately 410 Students from Across Guilford County: As a county-wide magnet
    program, the school is designed to welcome students from diverse neighborhoods across Guilford County. The building’s capacity of approximately 410 students ensures an intimate, community-focused learning environment while supporting specialized arts instruction. The campus layout promotes student flow, safety, and accessibility, with dedicated drop-off zones, bus loops, and pedestrian pathways that integrate smoothly with the surrounding neighborhood.

    CMR at Risk Team – Design & Construction Team

    Architect: DLR Group A nationally recognized leader in K–12 educational design, responsible for the architectural vision of the new Peeler-Hampton Visual & Performing Arts School.

    Owner’s Representative / Program Management: HICAPS and C2 Contractors Providing comprehensive program oversight, budget management, quality control, and coordination across all phases of the project.

    Construction Manager at Risk (CMR): TA Loving / Callis / MEG The joint CMR team responsible for construction delivery, coordination, schedule management, and field execution.

    Scope of Services

    A1 Consulting Group’s services were split in three phases of the project.

    Phase-1: Demolition Observation: This phase started in early 2022 when the old school (HamptonPeeler Elementary School) was declared structurally unsafe due to the storms related damages, and was completely demolished. A1 paid special attention towards demolition and clearance of any hazardous materials, structural foundations and underground objects or structures or utilities and other services.

    Phase-2: Geotechnical Engineering (2022): Once the site was cleared of all obstructions, A1 Consulting provided geotechnical engineering services, that included drilling of multiple boring, laboratory analysis of samples, and preparing engineering recommendations for the new constructions, including structures, pavements, and stormwater management facilities.

    Phase-3: Construction Engineering (2023 – 2025); During 2023, A1 Consulting Group staff inspected the site earthwork and grading to bring the entire site to final grades, for the building footprints, pavements, and stormwater drainage systems.During 2024-2025, multiple engineers and inspectors from A1 Consulting Group performed a variety of special inspections and construction materials testing for all the structural components of the buildings and infrastructures. Licensed Professional Engineers, Licensed Geologists, AWS/CWI and Industry certified structural inspectors, and NCDOT certified Engineering Technicians were continuously involved whenever requested to be on site. A1 inhouse laboratories were engaged in testing various construction materials.

    Upon completion of the project, A1 Consulting Group issued its final project closeout certification.

Our Recently Featured Projects