BELLEVUE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL

LOCATION: Clyde Hill, WA

ROLE/FIRM:  Project Architect, Mahlum

STATUS: On Hold

This complex, two-phase project for a private high school just outside Bellevue consisted of demolishing part of the existing building and constructing new classrooms, administrative offices, gym and athletic facilities, and a black box theater. The second phase demolishes and rebuilds the second half of the building, primarily classrooms, STEM lab, cafeteria and commons spaces. As project architect on the five person team since conception, I was responsible for helping develop the program, space planning and main concept of bringing light into the building in unique ways. I also worked to develop the design, manage costs, develop the construction documents, select materials/products and coordination specifications. Due to the phasing aspect but also the extremely complex, multi-level terrain and height constraints, much of my design work required an extraordinary amount of coordination with consultants, city and county officials, and the client. As a GCCM project, we also worked closely with the contractor and subs throughout the design process. The end result is a beautiful and functional building which met the budget and provides enhanced learning environments as technology in education continues to evolve.