Burien, WA

Highline High School

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Services
Features
Accessible Pathways
Central Entry Plaza
Demonstration Garden
Landscape Site Development
Landscape-based Stormwater Treatment Areas
Ornamental Raingarden
Outdoor Learning Areas
Street Frontage Improvements
Awards & Recognition
2022
A4LE Polished Apple Award
Association for Learning Environments
AIA Honorable Mention Award – Civic Design Awards
AIA Washington
A4LE Polished Apple Award
Association for Learning Environments
Outstanding Project, Fall – Learning Design Awards
Learning by Design
AIA Honorable Mention – Civic Design Awards
AIA Washington
Outstanding Designs: High School – Architectural Portfolio Awards
School Designs Architectural Portfolio
Multi-award winning high school renovation

AHBL provided extensive landscape architecture services for the renovation of Highline High School. Landscape site development included site access, parking, internal vehicular circulation, plazas, pathways, lawn and planting areas, landscape-based stormwater treatment areas, and street frontage improvements. Key goals were creating accessible pathways, dynamic entry and gathering spaces, informal recreation and dining areas, three outdoor learning areas, aesthetic appeal with diverse materials, ample parking, strong community connections, and sustainable stormwater solutions.

Notable features include a central entry plaza with bike parking and seating, an ornamental raingarden, and a demonstration garden showcasing ecological succession stages. These elements aim to enhance the educational environment and provide additional teaching opportunities.

 

Photos: Benjamin Benschneider

Teaming Partners

  • Owner: Highline Public Schools
  • Architect: Bassetti Architects
  • Contractor: Skanska
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