Columbus North High School

Columbus City Schools

WHY

Columbus North High School was built in 1924 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The structure was designed by notable Columbus architect Frank Packard in the Tudor Revival style, and has a prominent position in Old North Columbus. The school has served numerous purposes during its lifespan, and was due for a major upgrade. In addition to necessary structural upgrades, the ground’s existing athletic fields were not functioning properly to meet the planned use of the school.

HOW

Designing Local worked with the client team to determine the desired uses for the recreation fields and develop a new configuration of various elements. Multiple options were created to encourage discussions with Columbus City Schools’ facilities leadership and administrative staff. This included various configurations for OHSAA-compliant fields; multiple locations for bleachers, fences, and other items; and removal or reconfiguration of existing lighting. The option ultimately selected featured a regulation middle school softball field and soccer field.

WHAT

Designing Local provided a schematic-level plan that located and dimensioned the layout of various sports field reconfigurations. The plan was implemented through a design-build process, and is currently in use by the school and the community.

COLLABORATORS

Schooley Caldwell Associates

SERVICES

Landscape Architecture