The new North Olmsted 6-12 campus is located across the one-and-a-half-mile long Butternut Ridge Historic District. The exterior of the building is emphasized by late 19th century Georgian Architecture. More than half of the 38.5 acres of the property is located in a flood zone which posed challenges for the 315,000 SF campus.
Middle school students are organized in 5 studios, two per grade level. Each studio houses 150 students, and consists of 4 general classrooms, 1 science lab, 2 small group rooms, teacher prep room with storage, central collaboration area with presentation platform and adjoining restroom facilities.
The high school features labs on the first floor while core classrooms are located on the second floor. Each wing has a defined collaborative area surrounded by classrooms and small group rooms which are technology rich with flexible furniture.
The interior color palette, patterns and classical elements such as niches, alcoves and columns provide a sophisticated twist of the 21st century design flexibility.
Symbolizing the district’s rich history in the arts, an 850-seat performing arts center with oversized proscenium opening evokes a feeling of professional theater.
Adjacent to the campus is a new 4,000 seat stadium which features an artificial turf football/soccer field and track.
North Olmsted Middle School & High School
Category
Combined-Level School
Description
Project Location:
North Olmsted, OH
Architecture Firm
ThenDesign Architecture (TDA)
Willoughby, OH
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Photography By:
© Kevin G Reeves Photographer
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