27J school district wanted to improve the appearance, safety and flow of the schools’ main entrance. Complex geometry and steel framing created a stunning entrance addition for students to be proud of.
Denver Christian Schools is a great example of re-purposing an existing industrial training facility into a Pre-K–12 combined campus. Structural work included adding 2 competition gymnasiums, seismic upgrades throughout the existing structure, and the elimination of 6,500 sf of the existing floor by way of external steel trusses to support the existing roof to create a two-story-tall internal auditorium.
Littleton Public Schools are investing resources in their student’s health. Kitchens were upgraded in several schools to better serve the student population.
The growing Steamboat school district needed additions for six of its schools. Steel framed 1- and 2- story additions were integrated with the existing buildings to provide seamless extensions to the existing schools.
This charter school needed a gymnasium and expanded classroom space for their growing enrollment. A steel framed building provided a durable, cost-effective solution.
As the structural engineer for Denver Academy High School, Jirsa Hedrick completed the retrofit and remodeling of the existing campus. Denver Academy is dedicated to teaching students with unique learning profiles. The campus houses about 450 students.
The Gypsum Learning Center and Housing Project is a significant multi-use development designed for the Eagle County School District. Located on an existing district site in Gypsum, Colorado, the project integrates essential community infrastructure with district-specific housing.
The centerpiece of this master plan is a massive 47,000-square-foot early childhood facility engineered to accommodate a capacity of 320 children, from infancy through Pre-K, which requires a specialized structural layout and zoning to meet rigorous safety and developmental standards for multiple age groups. Beyond the educational facility, the project incorporates a robust residential framework consisting of both apartment complexes and townhomes designed for district staff. The plan includes two 20-unit apartment buildings and separate townhome units, offering a variety of configurations from one to three bedrooms. A defining structural feature of these residences is the integration of attached single-car garages for every unit. This is a notable engineering requirement for high-altitude mountain housing, ensuring both structural stability and climate-protected parking for residents.
