Port Washington High School
Multi-phased additions and renovations transformed Port Washington High School into a like-new school that better supports 21st-century learning.
Need: Update the building to support current and future curriculum
Solution: Multi-phased additions and renovations
Result: An open-concept facility with “like-new” learning environments
Awards
- American School & University Magazine, Architectural Portfolio
![Port Washington high school students conversing in the collaboration area with furniture and glass sliding doors to a classroom](https://www.brayarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/I_Port-Wash-HS_Collaboration_Overall_BF_for-web-768x512.jpg)
Fact Sheet
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Location
Port Washington, WISize
154,500 sq ft (renovation); 144,000 sq ft (addition)Construction Cost
$41,600,000Client Type
Design Elements
Bray designed a unique, three-story academic stack built into a bluff, utilizing the natural topography while maximizing natural light and surrounding views. Classroom pods stem from a main corridor and feature individual classrooms with sliding glass doors that open up to a resource area, encouraging collaboration and aiding transparency.
Expansive upper and lower commons provide sweeping views and connect the Port Washington High School academic stack to a state-of-the-art gymnasium and extensively renovated auditorium. A multi-level, open-concept library with accessible resource rooms, created by renovating classroom space and a gymnastics room, helps modernize the learning environment.
Students can explore the school’s history through an interactive, multi-dimensional display case near the main entrance.
![Students explore the historical display case at Port Washington High School.](https://www.brayarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/I_Port-Wash-HS_Historical-Display_Open_BF_for-web-1440x960.jpg)
![An overall view of the gymnasium from the upper cafeteria level](https://www.brayarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/I_Port-Wash-HS_Gym_View-from-Upper-Cafeteria_BF-1024x683.jpg)
New Athletic Facilities
We also partnered with the district to create state-of-the-art athletic facilities for training, education, and recreation.
![A view of the auditorium from the stage](https://www.brayarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/I_Port-Wash-HS_Auditorium-House_BF-1024x683.jpg)
A Renovated Auditorium
The renovated, like-new auditorium provides top-notch amenities for performers and an upgraded audience experience.
![Front entry of Port Washington High School hallway with display case on the left side and sitting area in the far back](https://www.brayarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/I_Port-Wash-HS_Front-Entry_BF_for-web-1024x683.jpg)
![Port Washington high school students sitting in furniture in the lower floor instructional media center](https://www.brayarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/I_Port-Wash-HS_Lower-IMC_Overall_BF_for-web-1024x683.jpg)
![Students study together in the biology classroom and lab](https://www.brayarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/I_Port-Wash-HS_Biology_BF_for-web-1024x683.jpg)
![high school aquaponics room with glass sliding doors](https://www.brayarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/I_Port-Wash-HS_Aquaponics_BF_for-web-1024x683.jpg)
![Students walk past the flag poles outside of the school's main entrance](https://www.brayarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/E_Port-Wash-HS_Front-Entrance_BF_for-web-1024x683.jpg)
![exterior photo of the cafeteria area at dusk](https://www.brayarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/E_Port-Wash-HS_Cafeteria-Exterior_Dusk_BF_for-web-1024x683.jpg)