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2,400 square feet to 2,800 square feet. The kitchen space is based on the number of meals <br /> served. A kitchen preparing 750 meals should be at least 1,938 square feet. The <br /> Workgroup recommends the Basic School have a dining area of 3,300 square feet and a <br /> kitchen/serving area of 1,940 square feet. <br /> 12. Miscellaneous/Commons Basic School - 3,400 sq. ft. <br /> Tier 3 - Add 1,855 sq. ft. <br /> This area includes miscellaneous space such as additional storage, receiving area, book <br /> storage and School Commons area. <br /> Workgroup NC Public School Facility <br /> Recommendation (Sq. Standards (Sq. Ft). <br /> Ft) <br /> Receiving Area 200 <br /> Custodial/Book 900 <br /> Storage <br /> Book Storage 800 <br /> Student Commons 1,500 1,500 <br /> Tier 3 includes a larger activities lobby (500 sq. ft.) and three academic house centrums <br /> at 1,000 square feet each (total 3,500 sq. ft.). <br /> 13. Circulation <br /> A multiplier of 35 percent is included for space such as storage, mechanical rooms, <br /> hallways, toilets, walls, etc. The multiplier is applied to the total square footage of the <br /> Basic School plus each additional level. A larger circulation factor than the factor used <br /> for an elementary school is necessary for a middle school due to the more complex nature <br /> of the facility (laboratories, additional plumbing, etc,) and additional space needed for the <br /> hallways (student lockers). <br /> 14. Cost Per Square Foot <br /> For planning purposes a cost of$95 per square foot for construction is to be used. <br /> Page 17 <br />