Horse Creek Academy Upper School
, Aiken, South Carolina

Project Description: New Construction

Mussman Architects PA provided design services for this high school charter facility in Aiken, South Carolina. This 50,000+ sqft addition is a standalone building on an existing K-8 campus. The building design both echoes the existing campus context and pays tribute to the region’s history with horse farms. Utilizing heavy timber (glulam) construction, the facility successfully integrates both modern and traditional details providing a dynamic learning environment. Supporting a project based learning curriculum, many of the interior spaces are dedicated to hand’s on learning, in particular vocational programs such as culinary education, cosmetology, and more. Connections with outdoor learning spaces were integral for the school and provide unique learning spaces and opportunities for group activities