College & Career Prep, High Schools
Cyprus High School
Cyprus High School redefines education by providing a safe, adaptable, and collaborative environment for 2,700 students.
The design uses scale and strategy to create Utah’s largest comprehensive high school, a 505,000-square-foot campus organized into learning communities that encourage interdisciplinary teaching and teamwork. A copper-toned glass-and-brick facade honors the community’s historic ties to the copper industry while projecting a modern identity. Specialized spaces, including a performing arts center, industry-grade CTE labs, a teen center, and an eight-lane competition pool, support diverse interests and career pathways. Advanced security features, such as independent lockdown zones, ensure safety without sacrificing openness. Natural light floods classrooms and common areas through expansive windows and skylights, creating an uplifting atmosphere. Set on a 57-acre site with extensive athletic fields, the school is designed for flexibility and future growth.
Expertise
Client
Granite School District
Location
Magna, UT
Scope
505,879
Challenges
Balancing Scale with Community Identity
Integrating Safety Without Sacrificing Openness
Designing for Flexibility and Future Growth
Cyprus High School - Exterior
The copper-toned facade honors local history while providing a modern aesthetic.
Cyprus High School - Exterior
The strategic use of tilt-up panel walls helped to reduce costs and increase the efficiency of construction.
Cyprus High School - Gathering Stairs
A large gathering stair anchors the public square of the building, which includes a cafeteria, the media center and breakout space for large groups.
Cyprus High School - Performing Arts
The auditorium is equipped with an operable wall and telescoping bleachers in the back, allowing it to serve as a muti-purpose space.
Cyprus High School - Natatorium
Generous daylighting and state-of-the-art mechanical systems provide a successful environment for year-round swimming.
Culinary Arts
The Culinary Arts program is located at a major student intersection which offers strategic adjacencies and heightened visibility.
Cyprus High School - Exterior
The extensive use of glazing provides a glimpse into the innovative learning environments at Cyprus High School.
Fanning Howey’s national expertise has helped us create innovative learning environments. Their designers brought new ideas for flexible building concepts and helped us raise the bar for programs ranging from digital media to culinary arts to athletics.
