Boys Town Education Center

Boys Town, Nebraska

Firm

DLR Group

Client

Boys Town

Area

110,000 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$44,800,000

Completion Date

08/2023

Michael Robinson, courtesy of DLR Group

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Design team
Vanessa Schutte, AIA, ALEP (DLR Group Principal and K-12 Education Leader)

Since Boys Town High School opened in 1948, it has continually provided safe and inspiring learning experiences for its students. The design for the new Boys Town Education Center captures the spirit of the intricacies that make Boys Town unique. Research surrounding trauma-informed design is the driving factor behind the design. Most of the students at Boys Town have experienced trauma in their lives. Consideration for the mental health and well-being of students and staff is thoughtfully woven into the spaces at Boys Town Education Center.

The new school serves 450 students in grades four to 12. Classroom studios of different sizes are included. Small group rooms are dispersed throughout the building to accommodate group work, acoustic separation, and student and teacher one-on-one time. Elementary and middle school students have access to learning commons for collaboration and hands-on learning. Makerspaces give high school students an opportunity to immerse themselves in technology and STEM-related activities. Spirit Hall occupies the main level and is visible to every level, looking over the three-story volume with fully transparent glass on the east side for spectacular views of the landscape and Omaha skyline.

Additional Information

Associated Firm

Lamp Rynearson; MCL Construction

Capacity

450

Cost per Sq Ft

$407.00

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