MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Kraus-Anderson (KA) is celebrating the North High School renovation and new North Career & Technical Education (CTE) Center for Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS). Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the project demonstrates the school district’s commitment to investing in North High students, North CTE students, and the community.
Designed by LSE Architects, the renovation features new academic and athletic areas, a North CTE Center for specialized learning in trade careers, and a central student commons that will become the academic and social heart to the school.
“Our goal was to transform the existing building and artfully create an addition so that students would arrive, each feeling pride in their school, fierce, knowing they are important, and that they can accomplish anything they set their minds to,” said Mohammed Lawal, CEO of LSE Architects.
The 282,794-square-foot project includes significant interior renovations to classrooms and program areas, a new media center, and areas for drone flying. New spaces in the existing courtyard were completed to support academic programming.
Upgrades were made to the auditorium, lunchroom, and kitchen. Additions included a new administration core and secure entrance, single-user restrooms, and storm shelter. Mechanical and electrical improvements were also made, and the existing sanitary sewer line was relocated.
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“KA is proud to be a team member with MPS in creating this leading-edge school facility which will be a conduit for career development,” said John Huenink, Kraus-Anderson Vice President. “The new commons, updated classrooms, and enhanced natural lighting will significantly elevate the school community and the learning experience.”
Construction began in 2020. KA is finishing renovations to the auditorium this fall and will continue to work on additional interior and mechanical upgrades.
KA continues to lead the field of regional education construction projects. Over the past five years, KA has completed over $1 billion in K-12 projects. KA’s comprehensive school construction services include facility analysis and budget approaches, leading to informed and successful referendum initiatives.
Minneapolis Public Schools, located in Minnesota’s largest city, is an urban school district with schools in or near every Minneapolis neighborhood. MPS offers an environment in which learners can grow from early childhood education to early college credits and career preparation.
