Clark Hall
Gahanna Lincoln High School
Gahanna, Ohio
At 51,286 square feet, it was conceived as an alternate learning environment for approximately 400 high school students enrolled in Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools. The school is the result of a movement within the district to assist students in developing skills appropriate for the 21st century. Classrooms vary in size and configuration to allow for many styles and methods of learning. They are also designed to...
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Gahanna Lincoln High School
Gahanna, Ohio
At 51,286 square feet, it was conceived as an alternate learning environment for approximately 400 high school students enrolled in Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools. The school is the result of a movement within the district to assist students in developing skills appropriate for the 21st century. Classrooms vary in size and configuration to allow for many styles and methods of learning. They are also designed to support various curriculums. Some classrooms share direct access and visibility to smaller conference size classrooms to allow for multiple learning activities to occur simultaneously under the guidance of teachers.
There are very few permanent computers, casework, and furnishings in the rooms. Most of the furniture is mobile and shaped for easy grouping to allow for collaborative and interactive learning in the daily configuration of the classrooms. Interior walls are made of drywall and no electric extends through the floor, which allows quick & low cost changes to interior layout/function. There are many "in-between" spaces throughout the building that allow for independent studies, computer "touch-down" areas and even small impromptu group discussions.
The building itself is three stories (75,401 sf) fitting into an urban-like setting and includes leasable commercial space on the first floor. It was designed to accommodate many different community functions as well as being leased out for training and conferences. The building is also designed to achieve a 2009 LEED Silver rating for schools from the USGBC.
Architects: Bird Houk Collaborative
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