2006 - Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma’s flagship Stadium High School is a 400,000 SF renovation and addition to a pivotal structure in a national historic district. Innovative educational planning concepts are integrated into the 1893 building, originally designed as a hotel. New design elements provide safe zoning for school and community use, a welcoming plaza and galleria for athletic and performing arts functions, and a new parking structure with tennis courts on the roof top.

Functionally, the new school accommodates multiple teaching and learning pathways. Whether educators choose to organize departmentally or as semi-autonomous academies, the innovative planning supports curricular demands. Specialized labs and studios support art, pottery, photography, multimedia, CADD drafting, health, dance, aerobics, music and shop classes.

The grand historic structure was brought into the 21st century with complete seismic, life safety, mechnical, electrical, ADA, and technology upgrades. Exhaustive research and careful design allowed modern amenities to blend seamlessly with the beloved landmark “castle.”

Bassetti Architects was the Design Architect for the project, and Krei Architecture was the Architect of Record.

Awards
2007 Valerie Sivinski Award for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation Rehabilitation, State Historic Preservation Office

Honor Award, Masonry Institute of Washington

Honorable Mention, Mason Contractors Association of America

Best Region 9 Project, International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers