Pullman High School, high school in Pullman, Whitman County, Washington
Pullman High School is a high school building in Pullman, United States, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The structure steps up the hillside in three arms that embrace the topography, connected by a main corridor called the Highway that links the entrance to social and learning spaces.
The building replaced an earlier school on the same site that had confusing corridors and circulation problems. In 2018, the school received a civic design award, recognizing its thoughtful integration of the building with the town's character and landscape.
The school takes its name from the town and reflects the local farming tradition of the region. Students and staff gather in the Commons, where indoor and outdoor spaces blend to encourage socializing and collaborative work.
The building is well organized with clear wayfinding throughout the different sections. The main office is easy to locate, and the school's layout makes it simple to find classrooms, meeting spaces, and other facilities.
The building materials and colors were chosen to echo the natural landscape, making the structure feel like part of the land rather than imposed on it. This design approach integrates the school visually and physically with the rolling hillside where it sits.
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