Arnold O Beckman High School Gymnasium Complex

Arnold O. Beckman High School is Orange County California's newest educational jewel, with stunning architectural design and highly technological systems for student and teacher sharing through campus-wide networking, and is a monument to the very popular founder of local Beckman Instruments--one of the nation's primary contributors to the development and manufacturing of NASA project systems and controls, dating from the very beginning of space exploration. Tustin Unified School District, and it's architect Trittipo Architecture & Planning, along with General Contractor Douglas E. Barhart, Inc. selected Spectra Contract Flooring for the completion of the Gymnasium Complex' 20,800 square foot hardwood flooring project after extensive post-bid interviews.

The challenge facing Spectra/Orange County's project management team of Ken Krausfeldt and Gary Borns was the looming grand opening date featuring State and County officials and a very public celebration. Juncker's Hardwood was selected to provide the 7/8" X 2.25" X 12 tongue and groove maple flooring, and was installed over rubber cushioned stringers, with moisture barrier installed throughout the entire project. The completed floor was then job finished with two coats of Hillard "Court Guard" sealer, was painted with sport-court lines, and finally painted with the schools mascot logo at center court. With less than 30 days to complete the project, Spectra's Master Hardwood installation foreman, George Foster, was instrumental in achieving in this on-time, on-budget performance.

The grand opening celebration featured several pubic acknowledgements of Spectra's contribution to the project's success by speakers. Both print and television media captured the event and featured stories and video of the Gymnasium Complex flooring as their feature story line.