DESERT HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
This 110,000-square-foot facility is a combination of one and two-story spaces, with a center gym core that opens up onto the adjacent student cafeteria/commons area, and can accommodate 730 students. The building has a compact footprint that integrates well with the rolling site topography. Site improvements include various parking lots to isolate vehicle traffic and circulation. The facility also has an 8-lane all-weather surface track and competition softball, baseball, soccer, and football fields.
Owner: Kennewick School District
Location: Kennewick, WA
Scope: New Building
2017 ENR Northwest K-12 Education Award of Merit