Westinghouse High School

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Owner

Public Building Commission of Chicago

Architect

DeStefano and Partners

Features

  • 251,000 square foot, two story new construction
  • Construction duration – 24 months
  • LEED Gold

Description

This college preparatory/vocational magnet high school serves 1,200 students and is designed around a central 45,900 sf courtyard. The project includes; 27 general academic classrooms, six science labs, four computer labs, multipurpose classroom, library/media resource center, two performing arts classrooms, two visual arts classrooms, a dance studio/wrestling room, auditorium with stage (500 seats), gymnasium, pool, kitchen/dining, state-of-the-art computer network and administrative suites. The site includes; athletic field with seven lane running track, three tennis courts and parking for students and faculty.