Withrow High School, Addition and Renovation

Cincinnati, Ohio

Firm

CR architecture + design

Client

Cincinnati Public Schools

Area

256,700 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$35,903,651

Completion Date

12/2007

The renovations and additions to this multi-building campus, with buildings dating from 1919 to 1975, have restored the school’s Colonial Revival architecture and updated facilities to meet state educational standards. The renovation of the existing stadium and the new sports complex, featuring a new gymnasium and locker facilities, supports on-site varsity athletic competition for the first time in more than 30 years.
The stadium field was converted from natural to artificial turf; the track was reconfigured and lengthened, and a rubberized surface was installed; the press box was moved; and lighting was replaced. The project also converted the existing gymnasium and pool facilities into the cafeteria and food-service facilities, as well as a new central mechanical systems plant. The school remained open during the entire construction process.
Withrow High School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The project was funded jointly by the Ohio School Facilities Commission and Cincinnati Public Schools.

Additional Information

Associated Firm

Fanning Howey

Capacity

1,200

Cost per Sq Ft

$139.87

Featured in

2008 Architectural Portfolio

Category

Renovation

Product suppliers specified

Washroom/Shower Partitions by Capitol Partitions
Library/Media Center Furniture by Claridge
Doors by Oshkosh Door
Door Hardware by Best Access Systems
Door Hardware by DORMA Architectural Hardware
Door Hardware by Hager
Windows by TRACO
Paint/Wallcoverings by Benjamin Moore
Cabinets by Artone
Ceilings by Armstrong World Industries
Athletic Equipment by Gemco
Signage by Contemporary Plastics
Whiteboards / Markerboards / Chalkboards by PolyVision
Roofing by Carlisle SynTec
Roofing by GAF Materials
Elevators by ThyssenKrupp Access
Locks by Best Access Systems
Ceramic Tile by Dal-Tile
Flooring by Mannington
Physical-Education Flooring by Aacer Flooring
Insulation by Owens Corning
Brick/Masonry by Belden Brick
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