Scottsdale Hangar One

The Roman Catholic Diocese of
Phoenix purchased an existing private
elementary school campus for renovation
and expansion, turning it into the
Notre Dame Preparatory High School.
The original 26-acre campus in north
Scottsdale consisted of four classroom
buildings, one administration building
and a cafeteria building. The existing
classroom space was renovated into
computer commons, a library and a student
services center, while a new covered
outdoor eating area was added next
to the existing cafeteria. New additions
include a freestanding 100-seat chapel,
a two-story 16-classroom building with
an amphitheater, as well as a 1,200-seat
gymnasium complete with locker
rooms, wrestling room, weight room,
athletic directors' offices and a concession
stand. A new master plan was
developed to address the 10-acre campus
expansion while considering
Scottsdale's Natural Area Open Space
requirements as well as a desire to preserve
the desert environment. A solution
was achieved through the use of a
central spline with circulatory pedestrian
paths that facilitate the integration of
new and renovated portions of the campus.
The construction of the project was
completed through the CM-at-Risk
method of delivery. The chapel was strategically
sited along a natural wash with
direct access to the cafeteria. Together,
these components serve as anchors for
the campus, providing a central commons
for student gatherings.