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Denver School of Science & Technology College View Campus

Denver, Colorado
A Campus Designed for Curious Minds

The Denver School of Science & Technology (DSST) College View campus in southwestern Denver serves 900 middle and high school students, offering a STEM-focused education within the DPS district. DSST schools operate as charter schools with greater autonomy while remaining part of the broader Denver Public Schools system. The College View campus was originally developed in collaboration with nearby Colorado Heights University (CHU), allowing students to share facilities and experience a unique learning environment that extended beyond traditional K–12 education.

Size

53,500 SF

Scope

  • Addition
  • New Construction
Architecture That Reflects a STEM Spirit

DSST’s mission emphasizes equity, innovation, and preparing students for college and career success through rigorous STEM education. The College View campus was designed to embody this mission, fostering collaboration, creativity, and community. Following CHU’s closure in 2017, MOA ARCHITECTURE designed a new cafeteria addition and other improvements that negotiate a challenging 40-foot grade change. The building’s geometric forms and varied materials—brick, CMU, metal panel, and glass—reflect the analytical and inventive spirit of STEM learning, while interior commons spaces support community engagement and daily school rituals.

Science lab with black‑top worktables, green chairs, storage cabinets with glass doors, overhead power reels, exposed ceiling structure with ductwork, and windows along one wall.
Lobby with a large glass curtain wall, open staircase, high ceilings with exposed ductwork, pendant lighting, entry doors, and seating at round tables on patterned carpet.
Fostering Collaboration and Curiosity

The completed campus provides modern, flexible learning environments that support DSST’s educational philosophy and serve as a hub for both middle and high school students. Features like dual commons areas, “morning meetings,” and shared collaborative spaces foster connection and active learning. By combining thoughtful design with DSST’s STEM-focused vision, the College View campus strengthens student engagement, supports academic success, and exemplifies how charter schools within DPS can innovate while remaining an integral part of the public education system.

Classroom with movable tables and chairs, orange accent wall, whiteboard, storage cabinets, carpet tile flooring, and interior windows looking into an adjacent space.”
Exterior view of DSST College View Campus with gray and brown metal‑panel façades, large glass curtain wall, landscaping with young trees, and a curved walkway.
Science lab with black‑top worktables, green chairs, storage cabinets with glass doors, overhead power reels, exposed ceiling structure with ductwork, and windows along one wall.
Exterior view of DSST College View Campus with red brick and gray metal‑panel façades, large glass window walls, and stepped concrete walkways.
Lobby with a large glass curtain wall, open staircase, high ceilings with exposed ductwork, pendant lighting, entry doors, and seating at round tables on patterned carpet.
Lobby with a curved reception desk under a blue ‘WELCOME’ sign, school banners hanging from the upper level, carpet tile flooring with colored accents, and classroom doors along the corridor.
Exterior view of DSST College View Campus with red brick and gray metal‑panel façades, large windows, a circular drop‑off drive, landscaped areas, and mountain views in the background.
Exterior view of DSST College View Campus with a mix of red brick, tan masonry, and dark metal‑panel façades, large windows, and a recessed glass entry.
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