Education Design
Location:
Oak Creek, WI
Oak Creek, WI
Scope:
Provided a facility study, referendum assistance, and architectural design services for a new Performing Arts & Education Center (PAEC) and new dedicated space for career and technical education
Provided a facility study, referendum assistance, and architectural design services for a new Performing Arts & Education Center (PAEC) and new dedicated space for career and technical education
Awards:
- Silver ASID WI Design Excellence award for Entertainment/Recreation Projects.
Oak Creek High School-Performing Arts & Education Center
Oak Creek, WIThe Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District sought to update aging high school facilities and to provide a dedicated performing arts center for student and community use, providing new opportunities for students interested in the performing arts. PRA, in partnership with Nexus Solutions, assisted in a district wide study and successful referendum. The resulting projects include the construction of a new Performing Arts & Education Center (PAEC) and new dedicated space for career and technical education addition (CTE - Auto’s, Manufacturing, Wood and Construction), and miscellaneous interior renovations.
Read moreThe new Performing Arts & Education Center replaces the existing theater, which was located within the gym. The new theater is a state-of-the-art 1,000 seat theater providing cutting edge spaces to increase opportunities for students in the performing arts. This venue is one of the largest high school theaters in the state. Choir room, band room, and supporting spaces are renovated in support of the enhanced program.
The building is designed to showcase the curriculum and support complementary career paths: The scene shop is located near the construction lab enabling collaboration across classes. The green room is uniquely designed in uni-sex fashion to increase functional space and reduce inefficiencies. Nearby classrooms support pre / post function for entertainers using the stage.
The automotive technology program now includes five bays, arranged in a new motor court.
Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District High School Technical Education
A new addition for dedicated space supporting career and technical education. The automotive technology program now includes five bays, arranged in a new motor court
Oak Creek Franklin Joint School District High School Performing Arts Center Pre-Function Space
A modern, and highly impressionable entry to the auditorium welcomes guest to the space
Oak Creek Franklin Joint School District High School Performing Arts Center Auditorium Audience Seating
The theater can seat 1,000 spectators
Oak Creek Franklin Joint School District High School Performing Arts Center Auditorium
A vibrant space for the community to be enriched in the arts - This 1,000 seat auditorium is one of the largest high school theaters in the state
Oak Creek Franklin Joint School District High School Health Sciences Classroom
Health science courses are introduced to students to teach life skills, and explore career paths
Oak Creek Franklin Joint School District High School Culinary Arts Classroom
Space for students learn food safety and proper cooking techniques
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