City On A Hill Charter Public School

Arrowstreet Inc.

Arrowstreet Inc.

Somerville, MA 02144

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City on a Hill. a public charter high school renowned for its inventive, academically rigorous curriculum, commissioned Arrowstreet to create a new academic facility from an obsolete school building. School administrators wanted the new construction, including the new entrance, to reflect their forward-thinking attitude towards education. The program includes the addition of a 7,000 square-foot auditorium, a new entry lobby, classrooms, and administrative offices. The facade consists of large areas of glass and aluminum storefront to make the school inviting with horizontal tongue-and-groove cedar siding intended to blend with the residential neighborhood. The existing 20,000-square-foot historical building was completely renovated with new rooms, interior finishes, and building systems.


Credits:
Photos by Ed Wonsek
Materials:
Glass, Aluminum, Tongue & groove cedar siding
Charter School: City on a Hill Charter Public School | Roxbury, MA
Photos:

Top Left: City on a Hill-entrance close-up Top Right: City on a Hill-site plan Bottom: City on a Hill- main entrance