Hempstead High School
Dubuque, IA
After completing a facility assessment, The Dubuque Community School District knew Hempstead High School was in need of some upgrades. The $30 million renovation and addition included a new 700+ seat auditorium, gymnasium, locker and weight rooms, classrooms, art and music rooms, food prep/dining areas, and offices.
Structural insulated precast wall panels provided high R-values and the use of custom form liners, different reveal patterns, multiple colors and finishes provided a dramatic and unique design. Auditorium interior panels were produced with a stock form liner and stained to achieve the desired aesthetic. Exterior panels featured a green-colored mix with reveals and light acid-etched finish. Panels on the educational wing used a buff-colored mix with acid-etched finish. Precast hollowcore plank was used for a portion of the gymnasium floor over the locker rooms, ceilings over the tunnels for the auditorium, and a mezzanine in the education wing.
PRECAST ELEMENTS
13,200 square feet of Hollowcore
251 Precast Wall Panels (59,600 square feet)
Multiple finishes and 2 custom form liners
PARTNERS
GC: Conlon Construction
Architect: FEH Design
EOR: FEH Design