High Schools
Frankfort High School
After the district passed a $30 million referendum in May 2015, Fanning Howey delivered a fast-track design process that allowed Frankfort to take advantage of a favorable construction market. Initial bids arrived $6 million under budget, allowing the district to incorporate additional scope, including classroom upgrades, collaboration spaces and a broadcast studio for students. Despite adding air conditioning for the first time, annual utility costs are projected to go down by $165,000 per year due to system efficiency.
Associate firm: KJG Architecture
Expertise
Client
Community Schools of Frankfort
Location
Frankfort, IN
Scope
33,200 New SF
197,125 Renovated SF
Challenges
Integrate 21st century learning environments while also improving the building's infrastructure
Take advantage of a favorable construction market through a fast-track design process
FRANKFORT HIGH SCHOOL
The new broadcast studio is equipped with industry-standard technology, editing software and a green room to develop future-ready skills in multimedia.
FRANKFORT HIGH SCHOOL
Classroom upgrades include flexible furniture and opportunities for hands-on learning.
FRANKFORT HIGH SCHOOL
Collaboration areas have a living-room feel that encourages students to come early and stay late.
FRANKFORT HIGH SCHOOL
Cost-effective design strategies include utilizing found space to create study nooks with monitors for sharing work.
FRANKFORT HIGH SCHOOL
Improvements to the gymnasium include new clerestory windows for natural daylighting, mechanical upgrades and safety improvements.
FRANKFORT HIGH SCHOOL
Despite adding air conditioning to increase student comfort, annual utility costs are projected to go down by $165,000 per year due to system efficiency.
Fanning Howey has most certainly lived up to their stellar reputation. They have an extraordinary understanding of the construction process and the Indiana laws that govern the process.
