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Niles North High School Addition

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Niles North High School Addition

In response to student and community concerns regarding school safety and security, the District embarked on an initial endeavor to address these concerns while also enhancing the visitor experience. During the planning phase of the project, the District and design team further identified opportunities to not only improve school safety, but also tackle additional existing challenges of overcrowding, lack of flexible, collaborative spaces, and disjointed student gathering spaces that had burdened the landlocked school for years. These planning sessions developed into a three-story, 43,000 square-foot addition and 16,000 square-foot renovation project that includes a secure vestibule, new spaces for parent/caregiver and visitor services, collaborative learning studios, classrooms, mothers’ and wellness lounges, student commons, and meeting spaces.

Location
Skokie, IL
Client
Niles Township High School District 219
Status
Completed August 2023
Addition Size
43,000 sq. ft.
Renovation Size
16,000 sq. ft.
Services
Addition, Renovation
Awards
Honorable Mention for Excellence in Educational Environment Design - IASB Service Associates
Awards
Outstanding Project - Learning by Design
Awards
Best Project K-12 Education - ENR Midwest

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