Upper Merion Area High School

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Client

Upper Merion Area School District

Area

345,000 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$138,000,000

Completion Date

08/2023

Design Team
Snyder Hoffman Associates (MEP Engineering); Renew Design Group (Site/Civil Engineering and Landscape Architecture); William H. Lane Incorporated (Construction Manager); Wallover Architects Inc. (Aquatic Design Consultant)

The Upper Merion Area High School design sought to provide career- and higher education-level learning spaces to prepare students for achieving their greatest potential once they graduate. The new 9-12 high school will provide enriching opportunities for students to take advantage of higher-level courses at the secondary level. The organization of the building provides the flexibility to move away from traditional content or age configuration to be more centered on student aptitude and career interests.

To promote self-motivated learning, socialization, and collaboration, the student commons at the heart of the facility will be used throughout the day for multiple activities. After hours, the commons space will provide pre- and post-activity support for the athletic and performing arts complexes.

A three-story academic wing supports the core academic programs with a STEAM-based center, multiple project and team-based spaces, and a three-story learning stair. The learning stair connects the academic building vertically. Visual transparency between the teaming spaces and classrooms further promotes the cross-pollination of learning activities.

Additional Information

Capacity

1,500

Cost per Sq Ft

$400.00

Featured in

2022 Architectural Portfolio

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Carpet by Shaw
Flooring by Tarkett USA
Flooring by Johnsonite
Physical-Education Flooring by Aacer Flooring
Brick/Masonry by Interstate Brick
Cabinets by Stevens Industries
Ceilings by CertainTeed
Ceramic Tile by Dal-Tile
Ceramic Tile by Garden State Brickface and Siding
Ceramic Tile by Crossville
Door Hardware by DORMA Architectural Hardware
Door Hardware by Trimco
Door Hardware by Best Access Systems
Door Hardware by Stanley
Door Hardware by NGP
Door Hardware by Architectural Builders Hardware (ABH)
Doors by Curries
Doors by VT Industries
Elevators by ThyssenKrupp Access
Insulation by Thermafiber
Insulation by Johns Manville
Insulation by Kingspan
Movable Partitions/Walls by Solar Innovations
Movable Partitions/Walls by Moderco
Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams
Plumbing by Elkay
Plumbing by American Standard
Plumbing by Sloan Valve
Plumbing by Watts
Plumbing by Guardian
Plumbing by Symmons
Plumbing by Powers
Plumbing by Chicago Faucets
Plumbing by TOTO
Roofing by Johns Manville
Windows by YKK
Lighting & Accessories by Focal Point
Lighting & Accessories by Vode Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by Day-Brite Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by Visa Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by Lightolier
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Lighting & Accessories by Ledalite
Lighting & Accessories by Mercury Lighting
Emergency Lighting by Evenlite
Emergency Lighting by Active Safety
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Siemens Building Technologies
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Power Sonic
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Altronix
Security Systems by Lenel Security
Locks by Best Access Systems
Card Systems by Honeywell
Auditorium/Assembly Furniture by Hussey Seating
Cafeteria Furniture by KI
Computer Furniture by KI
Classroom Furniture by KI
Library/Media Center Furniture by KI
Cabinets by Stevens Industries
Lounge Furniture by KI
Multipurpose Areas Furniture by KI
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Drinking Fountains by Elkay
Hand-Drying Equipment by American Specialties
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Washroom/Shower Partitions by Metpar
Athletic Equipment by Performance Sports Systems (PSS)
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Playground Equipment by Kompan
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Computers by Apple
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HVAC Units by Johnson Controls
HVAC Control Devices by Siemens Building Technologies
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Laundry Equipment by Speed Queen
Lockers by GearBoss
Whiteboards / Markerboards / Chalkboards by Claridge
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