Salem High front entrance / Lavallee Brensinger Architects
Salem, NH – Salem High School and Career and Technical Education Center’s $75 million, six-phase project is now in Phase 3, ahead of schedule in some areas.
The 50-year-old facility suffered from poor heating and ventilation, inadequate spaces to support evolving educational practices, and significant security and sanitation issues. Mechanical systems had long outlived their useful life, and the building did not meet current educational standards. The new, comprehensive high school will better accommodate the 1,200-student population by providing state-of-the-art educational space for all programs.
Geremonty Drive view / Lavallee Brensinger Architects
In October, construction officials are expected to begin demolishing the existing four-court gym. As soon as the building is down and debris cleared, construction will begin for the new CTE/STEM wing.
Science and Technology Wing / Lavallee Brensinger Architects
A significant aspect of the existing high school is its extra-curricular opportunities. The new design supports activities such as art and music, AFJROTC, journalism, drama, health occupations, debate, adult education, and athletics. Once completed, the new high school will have the ability to meet the needs of all students, whether they choose to attend a four-year university or join the workforce.
Genest of Sanford, Maine was selected to supply the concrete masonry, along with the architectural split face and ground face concrete block for the school’s exterior finishes. Concrete masonry was chosen for its sustainability, resiliency, and architectural design characteristics.
Aerial view of Salem High
The occupied and phased renovation started in April 2014 is expected to be finished by May 2018.
KEY TEAM MEMBERS:
Owner: Salem High School
Owner’s project manager: Trident Project Advantage Group
Architect: Lavallee Brensinger Architects
Builder: Harvey Construction
Engineers & Consultants
Rist-Frost-Shumway Engineering
Foley Buhl Roberts & Assoc.
MHF Design Consultants
Acentech
High Output Theater Consultants
Crabtree McGrath Associates
