JWB

Jesup, Georgia

Client: Wayne County Board of Education

Capacity: 1,925
Space/Student: 131.95 sq. ft.
Area: 254,000 sq. ft.
Total Cost: $20.2 million
Cost/Square Foot: $79.53
Completion: May 2002

Upon entering Wayne County High School one is immediately awe struck by not only its immense size, but also the numerous design elements that set it apart and make it a showplace for the community. The initial impression of grandeur is created through the use of incredibly high ceilings, large open spaces, extensive windows, an interior staircase and accompanying ramp, and a bowed second floor balcony. It is continued throughout the school with intricate interior brick work, terrazzo flooring, outdoor colonnades, and massive concrete entrance arches with converging skylights. No detail was overlooked in order to create a building that makes one long to be back in high school.

The 254,000 square foot school features a 1,140 seat state-of-the-art Performing Arts Auditorium with Red Oak stage, full rigging, and acoustically designed ceilings, as well as a 2,000 seat gymnasium with separate concession stand, varsity and junior varsity locker rooms, and large weight room. Both the auditorium and gymnasium have separate second floor access.

The administration and food service areas are located within the main commons to assist faculty in supervision and control, which was the paramount design consideration. The large centrally located media center serves as an ideal environment for study with wall-to-wall carpeting, inviting color palette, and an abundance of natural light. The instructional units are organized into four wings and boast fully equipped science and vocational labs.

Recognized "Outstanding" by American School and University Magazine