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Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy

Chicago, Illinois

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Athletic Building Features:
  • Natatorium with 6-lane competition pool
  • Competition gymnasium
  • Fitness room
  • Locker rooms
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​Performing Arts Building Features:
  • State-of-the-art 500-seat auditorium
  • Scene shop 
  • Green room
  • Dressing rooms
  • Music suite
  • Library
Certified as LEED Silver, this facility expansion included adding a 55,000 s.f. athletic building and a 55,000 s.f. performing arts building  to this college preparatory academy.  This was a joint venture project with Brook Architecture Inc.
One of Illinois' top high schools, Gwendolyn Brooks aspires to provide their students with exceptional facilities, for both academic and recreational purposes. Their devotion to these services creates a holistic education that empowers their students in all aspects of their endeavors. 

Details that make a difference.

  • Elegant and refined wood paneling evokes a likeness to traditional collegiate buildings and lecture halls, adding to the prestige of this preparatory academy. ​
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