ECVHS is an example of S+W’s continuing commitment to the educational and environmental renewal of aging, yet valuable inner-city schools. Sprotte+Watson’s design team collaborated closely with the District on the sixth and final phase of the Site Modernization for El Cajon Valley High School. Accomplished over a ten-year period, S+W’s Master Plan for the redevelopment of this inner-city high school of 2300 students utilizes a combination of creative site planning, building modernizations and the introduction of new high-performance infill facilities.
El Cajon Valley High School Administration and Events Buildings
Grossmont Union High School District
Sixth Phase Scope of Work:
- Demolition of four major buildings
- Student Services Building (12,000 SF)
- Events Center Building (18,000 SF)
- Food Services Building (3,400 SF)
Sixth Phase Site Improvements:
- New emergency access through campus
- Student Commons, Site Fencing, Walkways, Courtyards and Landscape
- Parking improvements for 90 vehicles and student drop-off
- New campus entrance and pedestrian improvements along Madison Avenue to promote school pride and public image
Sustainability Elements:
- Savings-By-Design Campus
- Enhanced building envelop design
- Cool-roof application
- High performance glazing
- High efficiency HVAC
- Low water use fixtures and landscape
Photography by Pablo Mason