Barton Malow

Scope Of Work

Facing aging facilities and a decreasing student population, the Bloomfield Hills community passed a $58.8 million bond program in May 2012 to consolidate the community’s two existing high schools, Andover and Lahser, and create the new Bloomfield Hills High School. The District funded an additional $20 million outside of the bond issue.

Built at the site of Andover High School, the project included demolition of 150,000 SF of Andover, renovation of the remaining 112,000 SF of Andover and construction of a new 260,000 SF addition.

During construction, 9th grade students were  at the Bloomfield Hills High School 9th Grade Campus,  the site of the former Hickory Grove Elementary School and 10th-12th grade students were  at the Bloomfield Hills High School Main Campus,  the site of the former Lahser High School.

The new school was designed around the idea of open concept learning. The facility features open, flexible spaces that promote partnership and student directed learning.

Collaboration Driven, Technology-Enriched Features Include:

Outdoor courtyard doubles as learning space

Two-sided fireplace in Media Center and Main Entry

Turf athletic field

Bridge off the second floor provides access from locker rooms to turf field

Radio and TV studios

Interactive television displays throughout

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Program

Lounge furniture and soft seating

Tiered seating classrooms

Designated “apartment” classroom for special education program

Blue Point Alert System (in progress)

Project Management Techniques:

Maintaining the Project Schedule

Navigating a Congested Site

Electronic Document Management

Construction on an Occupied Space

On-Site Co-location

Unique Design and Construction Methods:

Double Tees for Pool Construction

Challenging Soil Conditions

Weather Impacts

Connecting New Portion to the Existing Portion