Oxford High School
Oxford,
Massachusetts
Designed and constructed on an aggressive time
frame and a tight budget to meet criteria of a system-wide school facility
master plan. The school, which opened in September of 2002, houses
700 students and includes a three-station gymnasium and a 700-seat
auditorium. The building’s rich masonry detailing and Dutch-hipped
roofs recall the traditional mill buildings of the Blackstone Valley,
while its massing and generous use of curtainwall glazing give it a
distinctive contemporary character. The large curved windows of the
cafeteria, library and art/music wing articulate the façade and give
a special emphasis to these important spaces. The two-story classroom
wings surround a large courtyard which focuses on the library and allows
all rooms access to ample natural light and ventilation. The building
program also included the construction of a new football field, running
track, baseball, soccer and field hockey fields.
The final project cost was millions
