Historic Window Renovation at Grant High School
Chalk it up to experience. Beautiful historic schools across the nation rely on WINCO Window Company to accurately replicate their windows with high performance frames and glazing for lasting durability.
Challenge
Such is the case with Portland’s Grant High School. Built in 1923, the building was outdated, but too beautiful to replace. For the campus’s overall modernization, the Portland Public School System elected to preserve historic portions of the original building, keep the auditorium intact, build a new gymnasium, and add a two-story common square for dining and community gathering. Preserving the historic architecture included a seismic and façade renovation, as well as new energy efficient windows from WINCO, designed to capture the look of the originals.
The Solution
WINCO’s 1450S Projected/Casement Windows with a bone white finish and applied grids maintain Grant High’s original sightlines and aesthetic. Laminated glass provides safety and security as well as acoustic control, energy efficiency, and protection of newly renovated interiors from damaging UV rays.
“We had a great system for the install,” says Pete Benfit of Culver Glass Company. “And WINCO’s windows went in very fast. The school district and contractor were very pleased.”
Grant High School’s classrooms were upgraded to meet today’s technology standards. Mahlum Architects rebuilt interior learning spaces with a focus on indoor environmental quality, sustainability, and historic preservation. All of the renovations will ensure that Grant High School will serve students and faculty for many generations.