HELLGATE HIGH SCHOOL REMODEL
Missoula County Public Schools
Originally designed by A.J. Gibson in 1908 and located in one of Missoula’s oldest neighborhoods, Hellgate High School enjoys a rich architectural heritage. However, the school had been remodeled and expanded several times over its lifetime and the original design clarity was lost.
The Hellgate High School Remodel has brought new life to this aging school. Project goals were three-fold: carve out a new heart for the school by moving the library/ commons to the center, increase safety and wayfinding by developing an identifiable main entry, and extend the building’s life by replacing the HVAC system and reinforcing the inadequate structure.
HELLGATE HIGH SCHOOL REMODEL
Missoula County Public Schools
Originally designed by A.J. Gibson in 1908 and located in one of Missoula’s oldest neighborhoods, Hellgate High School enjoys a rich architectural heritage. However, the school had been remodeled and expanded several times over its lifetime and the original design clarity was lost.
The Hellgate High School Remodel has brought new life to this aging school. Project goals were three-fold: carve out a new heart for the school by moving the library/ commons to the center, increase safety and wayfinding by developing an identifiable main entry, and extend the building’s life by replacing the HVAC system and reinforcing the inadequate structure.
Photo credit: Hixson Studio