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for the 21st Century. Bezek • Durst • Seiser
programmed and designed a $35 million renovation that is transforming
a traditional large suburban high school originally constructed
in the mid 1960s into a school for the 21st century. When complete,
200,000 of the 298,000 square foot facility  will
have undergone changes, including major additions and renovations
to the gymnasiums and cafeteria, as well as to the performing
arts, fine arts, photography, technology education and family
consumer science departments.
 Promoting small group interaction. The new facility features
four student houses which support the concept of small groups
learning together within a larger school. Each house is self-contained,
with core program instruction, faculty amenities, student lockers,
and areas for combined learning activities and gathering between
classes – all designed to encourage close interaction
between students, educators, and administrators.
 Stimulating learning environment. The renovation includes
significant improvements such as updated instructional capabilities
and the latest technology. In addition, the attractive design
features natural lighting and ADA compliance, as well as better
student circulation and transportation access. All of these
changes add up to an environment that stimulates learning.
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Project: Chugiak High School Renewal,
Chugiak, Alaska
Use: Secondary Public Education
Owner: Anchorage School District
Renovation: 200,000 SF
Design Challenges:
Taking a sprawling 35 year-old, multi-level former combined
Junior High/Senior High School and creatively transforming
it into 4 distinct learning houses clustered around shared
program spaces.
Strategically planning sequential renewal
or replacement of major portions of the school while sustaining
core programs for over 2,000 students over 4 school years
and through several school bond-funding cycles.
Awards: American School & University's "Outstanding
Building" Award Winner for Renovation/Modernization,
2002 Architectural Portfolio – Chugiak High School,
House 2
American School & University's "Outstanding Building" Award
Winner for Renovation/Modernization, 2002 Architectural Portfolio – Chugiak
High School, House 3
Learning By Design (April 2003 issue), A School Leader’s
Guide to Architectural Services – Chugiak High School,
House 2 and House 3
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