Lawrenceburg High School Additions & Renovations

Design team
Primary Engineering; Lynch, Harrison, & Brumleve; Civil & Environmental Consultants

In 2020, the Lawrenceburg Community School Corporation embarked on a project to update all its education facilities. The biggest project was the high school, which was built in 1937. The extensive renovation of the four-story building was a complicated multiphase project that saw a complete overhaul of the educational spaces. The design reorganized and upgraded departmental layouts to meet modern curricular needs while preserving the heritage of the original structure.

A significant part of the project dealt with safety, security, and well-being. The door access and building security systems were upgraded throughout the building. The HVAC system was upgraded to enhance air quality and temperature comfort, and a new sprinkler system improved fire safety.

Upgraded shared science labs were created in the middle of the newly reorganized science department. The labs were designed to be clean, contemporary, and reminiscent of higher education facilities. The art classrooms were moved from an interior space to a ground-floor location with abundant natural light.

The outdated library was replaced with a modern media center in the original gymnasium’s third-floor infill. The media center is the school’s central hub. Surrounded by language arts, foreign language, and business classrooms, it fosters a dynamic learning environment. A student-run café offers practical business experience for students, and spaces are provided for independent study and group projects. The design incorporates elements of the school’s history, such as the original brickwork and roof trusses, and includes subtle orange features that pay homage to the Lawrenceburg Tigers.

Overall, the renovation at Lawrenceburg High School is about not only modernization but also preserving the institution’s rich heritage; the project has revitalized the learning environment, preparing students for future success while preserving the legacy of the past.

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