Phase one of the masterplan included a new High School facility, serving as a dedicated home to 9th through 12 grades, who had previously shared a building with the Middle School. The new two-story building is comprised of administration and meeting spaces serving the entire campus, along with common gathering areas and roughly 25 classrooms. 

Graphic placemaking solutions were designed with the goal of reflecting the school’s culture, brand, and mission--including the development of a cohesive wayfinding strategy for exterior building identification, interior room identification and directional signage throughout the new addition. Several brand moments exist within shared common areas designed to integrate the shapes and materials found within the interior finish palette. Custom classroom graphics were designed, taking cues from both the School’s branding and interior architectural forms. A custom millwork donor installation was designed for the main “Living Room” to acknowledge the tremendous generosity of MTCS patrons and friends, including President George W. Bush. 

As noted, the high school is home to the campus’ administration, despite it being located within the site’s interior. The oversized “MTCS” letters above were designed to mark the new facility as the “Front Door” of the site. Since their installation, the letters have served as a meaningful photo opportunity to MTCS families and staff, alike, with many graduates of the school choosing to celebrate their commencement with a photo sitting within the letterforms.