Natrona County High School in Cody, Wyoming Building, US Campus, American Architecture, Images
Natrona County High School in Cody, Wyoming
Learning Facility Project, USA – design by Bassetti Architects
Apr 29, 2019
Natrona County High School
Design: Bassetti Architects
Location: Cody, Wyoming, USA

photo © Fred Fuhrmeister
Originally designed to house both Casper College and Natrona County High School, the Collegiate Gothic-inspired complex was constructed between 1924 and 1927 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. New work included the complete renovation of the existing 145,000-square-foot historic complex, and a 137,000-square-foot addition. To ensure continued occupancy throughout construction, construction was divided into six phases, spanning almost five years.
photos © Fred Fuhrmeister
The design takes its inspiration from the district?s guiding principles: a culture of empowerment, inventive learning settings, collaborative learning environments, a memorable campus, and meaningful community partnerships. The revitalized school, both historic and new, is organized around four career academies focusing on a wide variety of teaching and learning pathways including direct institutional, project-based learning, collaboration, and presentation.

photos © Jeff Amram
?The restoration of NCHS was shaped by three overarching ideas: a shift in the educational approach focused on career-based learning opportunities; upgrades to the historic c...