CO Architects and Pinner Construction submitted a design-build competition entry for the comprehensive modernization of Venice High School. Located along Venice Boulevard, Venice High School is notable for being an open campus.
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The project program included approximately 120,000-SF of new construction consisting of classroom, shops and physical education buildings, and new bleachers, press box, concession and restrooms to serve the athletics fields.
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The modernization added 28 new classrooms to the campus. Among them are chemistry labs, an art studio, print and auto shops, and a flexible engineering lab. CO’s designed also featured a new, internal quad for the campus called the Venice Bowl.
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Project Name
LAUSD Venice High School Modernization
Size
120,000 New GSF
Client
Los Angeles Unified School District
Completion Date
2017
Services
Architecture
Location
Los Angeles, CA
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