Bishop Gorman Catholic High School Las Vegas, Nevada High School New Construction / Additions Award KGA Architecture 2008 Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture

Bishop Gorman Catholic High School

Interior - Main Lobby Community Environment: From the inception of design, the intent of the new campus was to have areas that could host after hours functions. To facilitate this, the main lobby is situated between the gymnasium and theater which allows access to the event venues while securing the remainder of the school.

Interior - Theater Community Environment - Continued Furthermore, the event venues have been intentionally oversized to not only provide more than enough space for school functions, but also allow the school to host community and regional events. They include a theater with 350 seats, black box theater, gymnasium with 1,700 seats, an auxiliary gymnasium with 350 seats, and a football stadium with 2,900 seats.

Exterior - Gael Courtyard Learning Environment: The facility is comprised of three main buildings: an administration building, chapel, and the education and event building, all grouped around four distinct courtyards. These courtyards offer a protective, calming environment in which to fully engage in the educational experience, while separating purely educational areas from more public spaces. The religious center of the school is a unique, multi-function chapel. Bisected by a movable partition, the space can function as a two hundred seat chapel and a fully functional classroom, or be opened up to a full three hundred seats.

Interior - Library Learning Environment - Continued The Library and Commons, the two centers of daily life, are strategically located in the center of the complex. The library houses both traditional and technologically advanced methods to broaden the educational experience. The Commons is for meals and socialization.

Exterior - Christ The Teacher Tower Physical Environment: Successful integration of traditional Catholic themes and religious iconography in a 21st century contemporary context has created an enduring framework for future campus life. The new campus has reinvigorated the students and faculty, with the architecture reaffirming the educational philosophy developed over decades at the original campus.

Exterior - Student Drop Off Physical Environment - Continued Architectural materials enhance religious connotations within the schools arid climate context. Stone cladding at major entrances evoke the surrounding desert landscaping and convey a sense of permanence. Interior light fixtures augment natural day lighting and reflect the latest in lighting technology.

Exterior - Pillars Of Faith Planning Process: Principally funded by private donations, the length of time from design inception to Phase I completion was extended over a number of years. Furthermore, the design process continued during construction, making continuity in the overall design imperative. Numerous concepts rooted in the schools 54 year history was designed into the new campus. As a result, the design process morphed into an extended collaborative process including not only the administration and faculty, but also alumni and major donors.

Exterior - Display Case Planning Process - Continued

Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture 2008 Project Data Submitting Firm :KGA Architecture Project RoleArchitect Project ContactCraig Forrest TitleArchitect Address4495 South Polaris Avenue City, State or Province, CountryLas Vegas, Nevada, USA Phone Joint Partner Firm:n/a Project Rolen/a Project Contactn/a Titlen/a Addressn/a City, State or Province, Countryn/a Phonen/a Other Firm:n/a Project Rolen/a Project Contactn/a Titlen/a Addressn/a City, State or Province, Countryn/a Phonen/a Construction Firm:J. A. Tiberti Construction Co., Inc. Project RoleContractor Project ContactTito Tiberti TitlePresident Address1806 Industrial Road City, State or Province, CountryLas Vegas, Nevada Phone

Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture 2008 Project Details Project Name Bishop Gorman Catholic High School City Las Vegas State Nevada District Name Private Catholic School owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Vegas Supt/President Dr. Richard Facciolo, C.A.O. Occupancy Date 9/2007 Grades Housed 9-12 Capacity(Students) 1200 students Site Size (acres) 36 acres Gross Area (sq. ft.) 226,114 square feet Per Occupant (pupil) 188 square feet gross/net please indicate Design and Build? yes If yes, Total Cost: $93,000,000 Includes: design, build, landscape architecture, interior design If no, n/a Site Development: n/a Building Construction: n/a Fixed Equipment: n/a Other: n/a Total: n/a

Supporting/Supplemental Files/Images Exterior - Arts CourtyardExterior - G Tower

Supporting/Supplemental Files/Images Exterior - Stadium Interior - Main Gym

Supporting/Supplemental Files/Images Interior - Boardroom Interior - Admin Lobby

Supporting/Supplemental Files/Images Interior - Chapel Interior - Chapel Cross

Supporting/Supplemental Files/Images Interior - Classroom Corridor Interior - Classroom