Grand Central

Central Hardin High School

The renovation/addition to CHHS will be completed in two phases in order to keep students in the building. The project is 321,515 gross square feet, with 172,638 gross square feet in additions, and a student capacity of 2,000. The first phase will include a new Kitchen, Cafeteria/Commons area, Media Center, Administration Suite, Auxiliary Gym and added Classrooms. A large social stair made with glass and wood is in the heart of the building for gathering and moving from floor to floor. The second phase will demolish the old middle school portion of the building to add Art and Science Classrooms and a new staff parking lot. The existing Classrooms, Band Room, Vocal Room, Vo-Ag, and restrooms will be renovated. After both phases are complete the “main street” corridor is connected running from one side of the building to the other. Above this corridor is a penthouse that houses mechanical units and equipment for easy access. The existing portion of the building will transition from mostly brick and a few punched windows to mixed materials and tall windows allowing more light in the spaces. Some of the materials include Plate Metal, Corrugated and Vertical Panels, Brick, Granite, and Limestone (which was added to denote the entrances).