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Worthington Middle School Additions + Renovations

Exterior photo of Worthingway Middle School in Westerville, Ohio. A one-story building with a red brick facade and dark roof.

Four Worthington Middle School Additions + Renovations

Location:
Worthington, Ohio

Architect:
Schorr Architects

Construction Cost:
$43,425,000

Project Size:
248,975 SF

Renovations and additions to four Worthington middle schools; Kilbourne Middle School, McCord Middle School, Perry Phoenix Middle School, and Worthingway Middle School as part of the District’s capital program. The structural scope on was included modifications in the existing student dining area of all three schools.

Interior entryway at Perry-Phoenix Middle School in Worthington, Ohio. A long hall with vaulted ceilings, concrete walls with small windows that runs the top of the wall. The end of the hall has "Change The World" painted on it.
Interior entryway at Perry-Phoenix Middle School
Interior photo of the common/dining area at McCord Middle School in Worthington, Ohio. Large space with vaulted ceilings filled with long rectangular and round tables to dining and activities.
Interior photo of the common/dining area at McCord Middle School in Worthington, Ohio.
New office and entry area of Kilbourne Middle School in Worthington, Ohio.
New office and entry area of Kilbourne Middle School in Worthington, Ohio.

Groveport Madison High School, Auditorium & Gym

Groveport Madison High School, Auditorium & Gym

Groveport Madison High School, Auditorium & Gym

Location:
Groveport, Ohio

Architect:
VSWC Architects

Construction Cost:
$44.8 M

Project Size:
250,000 SF

This new high school for Groveport Madison Local School District was built on the same grounds of the school it was replacing. The 250,000-square foot high school included two gymnasiums and one auditorium, as well as classroom wings that extend up to two stories. The roof is a combination of cold-formed metal trusses and steel joists supporting metal deck. Steel beams and columns are used in conjunction with concrete masonry bearing walls to transfer the weight of the building into standard shallow footings.

Portsmouth City Schools New Athletic Complex

Portsmouth City Schools New Athletic Complex

New Athletic Complex

Portsmouth City School District

Location:
Portsmouth, Ohio

Architect:
TSHD Architects

Construction Cost:
$5.8 million

Project Size:
12,000 SF

Portsmouth City School District completed three new schools in 2005.  The new high school is located in the downtown district.  The new athletic complex is located across the street from the new high school.  The complex is located on a 19-acre site and includes new football stadium, bleachers seating 6,000, and turf field, along with tennis courts, a baseball diamond, outdoor basketball courts and a 12,000 square foot field house.

Portsmouth City Schools Portsmouth Downtown Elementary

Portsmouth Downtown Elem corner

Portsmouth Downtown Elementary

Portsmouth City School District

Location:
Portsmouth, Ohio

Architect:
TSHD Architects

Construction Cost:
$22.8 million

Project Size:
161,536 SF

The Elementary houses 1,000 students in a 161,536 sf building. The facility is multi-story, with the older students on the upper floor and the younger students on the ground level. Common spaces such as the cafetorium and gymnasium are located adjacent to the classroom levels so the different grade levels can access them without disturbing other classes. Playgrounds are also separated for age appropriate activities. The building features an abundance of natural light and energy efficient systems.