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William Smith Alternative High School

Aurora, CO

This public school facility is located on a campus of schools that offers several different programs for students who are completing their high school education outside of the traditional classroom. The largest program in the building is the William Smith Alternative High School, which provides a high school education in a non-traditional setting. A second program, Hartenbach High School, is a very small high school for working students who are only able to pursue their education during non-traditional hours. The building's key architectural feature is its long, high "Main Street," which is the school's most important space. Plugged in on either side of Main Street are various program elements. Materials were chosen to emphasize education (masonry) and technology (metal and glass), and to relate to the adjacent campus buildings.

PROJECT TEAM

Jim Bershof
Kate Fields
Dan Miller
Kelly Yamasaki

SERVICES PROVIDED

Architecture
Interior Design

AWARDS

American Institute of Architects Colorado North Chapter, Honor Award, 2004

Council of Educational Facility Planners
International, Rocky Mountain Chapter, Peak Design Award, 2006