Columbia City High School

Driven by community needs and the local economy, the design of Columbia City High School enables educators to apply a 21st-century curriculum focused on graduation pathways, collaborative learning and real-world experiences. The school is organized into multiple learning academies, including one New Tech Academy that acts as a school-within-a-school. Each academy provides a mix of open collaboration space and specialty space for instruction and research.

Highlights of the school include a 7,000-square-foot Grand Commons that supports dining and collaboration, as well as surge space for after-hours events. A nearby Innovation Center combines the functions of a traditional library with a digital media lab and a maker space.

Safety was a huge concern for the school district. Working with a nationally recognized security consultant, the design team focused on using clear lines of sight and extensive glazing to provide visual control and create a sense of place that engages students in their environment.

The combination of modern learning environments and timeless design strategies creates a new high school that will serve the community for decades to come.

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