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The new site plan provides improved traffic circulation, more parking, drop off for buses at front, and cars access the circular drop off area
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The previous vocational shops had serious wear and tear, lacked adequate space, and needed equipment and technology upgrades.
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The addition was designed with a secured separate entrance for the public to access cosmetology services, and the restaurant.
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Emmett O'Brien Technical High School site plan before construction, shows total square footage of project.
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The exterior features glass curtainwall and sleek steel components, at night it is striking and the interior artwork is visible.
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The exterior renovation features a contemporary new look with glass curtainwall and sleek steel components.
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The Advanced Manufacturing Program (precision machine shop) nearly doubled in space, and provides the
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The Plumbing and Heating Shop has the latest equipment for students to learn about residential and commercial plumbing and heating.
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The Culinary Arts program includes a restaurant where students learn how to prepare and present menu items for the public.
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Science Classrooms combine lab and lecture together, and feature Smart Board technology, the latest equipment, and adjustable height ADA compliant science tables.
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The school entrance features granite entryways, a large artwork installation, and interiors that incorporate the school's gold and green colors.
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The spacious cafeteria features both high top seating and cafeteria tables, an integrated artwork panel, and plenty of natural light.
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View of Carpentry Shop that shows classroom adjacent to woodworking class, with CNC router machine.
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The cosmetology salon is setup like a professional salon to provide services including hair washing and styling, manicures, and massage.
Emmett O’Brien Technical School provides students with academic and career tech education necessary to respond to current and emerging workforce needs of the 21st Century.
The project includes a 55,000 SF addition and 120,000 SF of renovations for 574 students in grades 9-12. The addition is grouped in career clusters and features a cafeteria with commercial grade kitchen, culinary arts program with a restaurant, hairdressing and cosmetology with a beauty salon, and a carpentry shop, a few of the school’s 11 trade programs.
Multipurpose space allows for flexibility in scheduling activities centered around collaboration between technical and academic programs. All shops received major upgrades with the latest technology and equipment. The Advanced Manufacturing Program space nearly doubled in size, as it is considered a crucial initiative for the state of Connecticut to develop highly skilled manufacturing workers for the future.
Interior design integrates the school colors into fabrics, patterns, and other finish materials. A professional artist was engaged to create and integrate large-scale interactive art installations throughout the school.
The goal of the building design is to project a forward-looking image that will encourage students to appreciate the value that Connecticut places on the future of Career Technical Education.
Emmett O'Brien Technical High school
Category
Specialized Education Facility/Voc-Ed
Description
Project Location:
Ansonia, Connecticut
Architecture Firm
Drummey Rosane Anderson
South Windsor, Connecticut
www.draws.com
Photography By:
Jim Fiora Photography
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