Knoch High School Renovations and Additions
Designing for Student Engagement
The design for the expansion and renovation of the Knoch School District High School features a bright new, distinct entrance for the school. It is a component of the new addition that creates a large, multi-purpose student commons with collaborative learning spaces and seating for the cafeteria, which was relocated. Tech education classrooms were also added to the high school. These spaces provide wood shop classes with ventilation and high-tech equipment, 3D printers, robotics technology, and more.
The project also created significant improvements to the science classrooms and labs by completely reconfiguring the spaces and the new design enlarges the classrooms and labs and adds critically needed storage space.Â
As the new additions of the building were being finished, spaces such as the current cafeteria were re-purposed to welcome a Wellness Center, supporting the physical education program, the athletics department, and for use by the community after school hours. This space includes weights, treadmills, various machinery, a small track, and a private group fitness space at the center of the room.Â
A separate effort for design improvements to the school’s stadium was also completed to add a new field surface and entrance, as well as new tennis courts.
The interior renovations and additions completed in September 2025 in time for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Client
Knoch School District -
Location
Saxonburg, PA -
Project Type
Renovations & Additions
Key Project Features
- New Student Commons
- Modern Science Lab
- Student Wellness Center
- STEM Innovation Center
- Site Reorganization
