College & Career Prep, High Schools
HSE College and Career Academies
Fanning Howey served as Architect of Record for this project, which creates specialized academies focused on offering project-based learning opportunities in a flexible environment. The Academies bring a collegiate-level learning experience to the high school, allowing students to learn the collaboration and critical thinking skills they need for the next phase of their education. Project areas are accessible from adjacent classrooms via glass operable walls, and up to five classrooms can be connected at one time.
Expertise
College & Career Prep, High Schools
Client
Hamilton Southeastern Schools
Location
Fishers, IN
Scope
Hamilton Southeastern High School:
179,682 New SF
56,397 Renovated SF
Fishers High School:
185,831 New SF
20,774 Renovated SF
Challenges
Create non-traditional learning environments on two high school campuses
Provide the District's full program within the $84.5 million established budget
HSE COLLEGE & CAREER ACADEMIES
Project areas are accessible from adjacent classrooms via glass operable walls, and up to five classrooms can be connected at one time. All furniture is completely mobile.
HSE COLLEGE & CAREER ACADEMIES
Breakout spaces in hallways and corridors allow for collaboration and individual study.
HSE COLLEGE & CAREER ACADEMIES
The cafeteria/learning commons/café is a multi-functional space created to be the center of student activity.
HSE COLLEGE & CAREER ACADEMIES
Following a collegiate model, the science lab supports four classes simultaneously and includes a full-time teaching assistant.
HSE COLLEGE & CAREER ACADEMIES
A 9-lane, 50-meter competition pool at each school provides students with fast water for athletics and safe water for instruction.
The well-executed design of our College & Career Academies stands up to the best learning environments in the country.
