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Level 0 is the fieldhouse main level on grade with the football field and track.
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Level 1 is the main school entrance including commons, cafeteria, administration, and most performing art spaces.
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Level 2 includes an elevated media center and IB space with science, academics, and professional support areas.
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Levels 3 and 4 are additional academic, science, art, and collaboration spaces.
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New school was a phased on the existing site while the original school maintained operations.
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Engaging outdoor areas encourage student interaction and citizenship. STEM education is highlighted with science classrooms accentuated with patinaed copper panel.
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The student athletic lobby is made timeless with the use of natural materials. This inclusive space brings student athletes and spectators together.
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The inclusive campus offers views to nature as well as featuring programs such as the International Baccalaureate program collaborative study space.
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The view from the field house captures both mountains and the stadium. This space is ideal for activities from yoga class to athlete fund raising banquets.
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Sunlight and framed mountain views fill learner collaboration areas with natural light and spark social-emotional learning.
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Know regionally for excellence in performing arts, the caliper-style auditorium was designed to connect the balcony and house floor. Additional performing space sets this performing arts center apart and allows many students to participate.
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An expanded stage and proscenium accommodates casts of up to 300 learners. The full fly loft with professional rigging system makes stage crew students career-ready.
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A nationally renowned and award-winning performing arts program features a generous dance studio matching the dimensions of the auditorium stage.
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High-tech trade programs are well-equipped and easily supervise-able.
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Previously hidden behind a brick wall, the International Baccalaureate study space now advertises the program to students.
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A sophisticated, collegiate palette allows athletes pride in owning the space while uniting students.
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School spirit is evidenced at the stadium with a glazed training center overlooking the field and mascot pride emblazoned on the building.
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Tobin Rogers
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Tobin Rogers
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Tobin Rogers
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Tobin Rogers
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Tobin Rogers
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Tobin Rogers
PROJECT NARRARTIVE
Over half a century of history, Hillcrest High School has stood as a monument to the community. Initially constructed in 1960, it is re-imagined with inspirational architecture and expression of Husky pride. A phased reconstruction over three years shifted the school towards the busy 900 East with an impressive four-story classroom wing. New amenities to the original program include an athletic field house with a multi-purpose space overlooking the stadium, a black box theater, and a vibrant student common with stunning mountain views.
FFKR Architects design greatly improved access to the campus, surrounded on two sides by a canal, with two additional access points, and increased safety by separating bus, student, and parent traffic. Creatively designed outdoor areas entice students to socialize outdoors.
The interiors speak to the school’s history in preserving beloved original elements in a blend of old with the new. Faculty and students are welcomed with a fresh design and school pride incorporated through the simplicity and sophistication of color. The motif of a static gradient is carried throughout the school, creating a clean look that speaks to the digital age the students are a part of and will be entering professionally. The brighter, modern design, complete with day-lit touchdown and collaboration areas, is a more conducive learning atmosphere for learners as they work individually and as teams.
Programs of excellence at Hillcrest include an International Baccalaureate program and a regionally award-winning Performing Arts department. As essential parts of the school story, special consideration and creative design solutions were employed to further enhance and support both programs and elevate their prominence within the school. The new design provides a place for every individual within Hillcrest’s diverse student body, telling them they are an important part of the journey together.
Hillcrest High School
Category
High School
Description
Owner
Canyons School District
Midvale, UT
Architecture Firm
FFKR Architects
Salt Lake City,Utah
www.FFKR.com
Photography By:
Tobin Rogers
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