RENDERINGS: Look inside the $137M high school in Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores High School Ext 04 Athletics Design By Dlr Group Goodwyn Mills Cawood
A look at the front entrance. (Goodwyn Mills Cawood)

Officials in Gulf Shores have officially broke ground on the $137M project to build a state-of-the-art high school for students in the area. Expected to house students by Fall 2026, the 287,000-square-foot facility will include 11 specialized academies in subjects like art, finance and marine biology.

Let’s take a look at the renderings and talk about the project itself.

A look inside

Gulf Shores High School Int 01 Great Hall Design By Dlr Group Goodwyn Mills Cawood
The Sandbar main hallway. (Goodwyn Mills Cawood)

The design of the school draws from the scenery of Gulf Shores, infusing a beautiful teal/blue color into design elements. Lighting and architectural features mimic the shoreline and coastal flora. The main hall, called “the sandbar” is designed for students to gather, fostering collaboration on projects. School officials are similarly excited about the “flex suite”—a versatile space for students to break into small groups or for teachers to provide an adaptable learning space.

Check it out for yourself:

  • Gulf Shores High School Ext 01 Main Entrance Design By Dlr Group Goodwyn Mills Cawood
  • Gulf Shores High School Ext 02 Media Corner Design By Dlr Group Goodwyn Mills Cawood
  • Gulf Shores High School Ext 03 Art Corner Design By Dlr Group Goodwyn Mills Cawood
  • Gulf Shores High School Ext 04 Athletics Design By Dlr Group Goodwyn Mills Cawood
  • Gulf Shores High School Ext 05 Courtyard Design By Dlr Group Goodwyn Mills Cawood
  • Gulf Shores High School Int 01 Great Hall Design By Dlr Group Goodwyn Mills Cawood
  • Gulf Shores High School Int 02 Flex Suite Design By Dlr Group Goodwyn Mills Cawood
  • Gulf Shores High School Int 03 Media Center Design By Dlr Group Goodwyn Mills Cawood
  • Gulf Shores High School Int 04 Bio Med Design By Dlr Group Goodwyn Mills Cawood
  • Gulf Shores High School Int 05 Science Lab Design By Dlr Group Goodwyn Mills Cawood
  • Gulf Shores High School Int 06 Auditorium Design By Dlr Group Goodwyn Mills Cawood 1
  • Gulf Shores High School Int 07 Athletics Lobby Design By Dlr Group Goodwyn Mills Cawood 1
  • Gulf Shores High School Int 08 Competitive Gym Design By Dlr Group Goodwyn Mills Cawood
  • Gulf Shores High School Int 09 Weight Room Design By Dlr Group Goodwyn Mills Cawood
  • Gulf Shores High School Int 10 Locker Room Design By Dlr Group Goodwyn Mills Cawood

Art, Science + Athletics

The design emphasizes creativity and STEM learning, creating fully-equipped spaces for subjects like:

  • Biomedical sciences
  • Marine biology
  • Culinary sciences
  • Finance
  • Maker Spaces
  • Art Studio
  • Hangout Music Lab
  • Broadcast television studio
  • Performing Arts Studio
  • Volkert Center for Applied Design

Athletics is core to the design, too with features like:

  • Varsity and Junior Varsity locker rooms
  • Two gymnasiums
  • Athletic training rooms
  • Field house
  • Covered practice pavilion

About the project

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Lots of smiling faces at last week’s groundbreaking! (Goodwyn Mills Cawood)

The multi-million-dollar project is managed by Goodwyn Mills Cawood, the architectural firm designing the new State House. Also on the team is DLR Group, Rabren General Contractors and Volkert, Inc.

Gulf Shores City Schools was established in 2019 when the three schools voted to break away from the Baldwin County School system. Building a new high school has been a priority since its inception.

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Liv George
Liv George

A Georgia native soaking up the sun on the Gulf Coast. Lover of Mardi Gras, beach days, and historical sites.

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