PROJECTS

Each project is a story of leadership, vision, and community. Explore some of our most meaningful collaborations.

vertical space

Pueblo District 60 East & Centennial High Schools

Pueblo, Colorado
A New Era for Pueblo School District 60

As the centerpiece of Pueblo School District 60’s 2019 bond initiative, the East and Centennial High Schools prototype project represents a transformative step in PK-12 education in one of Colorado’s largest districts. Developed as part of a comprehensive Facilities Master Plan led by MOA ARCHITECTURE in partnership with HGF Architects, the project replaced two aging high schools with modern, flexible learning environments. By using a prototype approach, the District achieved significant efficiencies in both design and construction while addressing the long-term needs of students, faculty, and the community.

Size

185,000 SF (each)

Scope

  • New Construction
Cafeteria and commons with round tables and yellow chairs, a tiered learning stair, large windows, polished concrete flooring, and a wood‑accent ceiling with geometric LED lighting.
Cafeteria and commons area with round tables and chairs, a tiered learning stair, wood‑accent ceiling with geometric lighting, and a food‑service area labeled ‘Bulldog Market.’
Flexible Spaces for Academic and Community Success

The design of these high schools is rooted in the philosophy that learning can happen anywhere. Traditional classrooms are complemented by group-learning areas, breakout spaces, and flexible Career & Technical Education zones that can adapt to evolving programs. Community connection was a guiding principle: each school features a welcoming entry with a community room and “heritage gallery” to celebrate school history and serve as a gathering space for local groups. The architectural language balances a modern aesthetic with Pueblo’s characteristic masonry, creating buildings that feel contemporary yet grounded in their place. This approach ensures that the schools serve as both educational facilities and civic anchors within the community.

Commons area with patterned lounge seating, round tables and chairs, built‑in red study alcoves with pendant lights, exposed ceiling structure, and polished concrete flooring.
Collaboration area with lounge seating, round tables, booth-style study nooks, long worktables with yellow chairs, polished concrete flooring, and exposed ceiling structure with linear lighting.
Setting a New Standard for High School Design

The new East and Centennial High Schools provide students and educators with flexible, future-ready learning environments that support academic achievement, creativity, and collaboration. The prototype design allows specialized spaces to grow and evolve with changing educational priorities, while community-focused areas strengthen the connection between schools and the broader Pueblo population. Delivered concurrently under the District’s bond initiative, these facilities set a new standard for high school design in the region, demonstrating how thoughtful planning, community engagement, and adaptable design can shape the future of education.

Collaboration area with round tables and red chairs, bar‑height counter seating, a large wall mural with a red ‘C,’ and exposed ceiling structure with linear LED lighting.
Auditorium viewed from the stage with rows of cushioned seating, tiered side sections, acoustic wall panels, overhead stage lighting, and wood accents on the ceiling.
Cafeteria and commons area with round tables and chairs, a tiered learning stair, wood‑accent ceiling with geometric lighting, and a food‑service area labeled ‘Bulldog Market.’
Exterior courtyard with landscaped planting beds, concrete walkways, flagpoles, and a two‑story school building with brick and metal‑panel siding and red accent panels.
Learning commons with round tables and lounge chairs, individual study carrels, built‑in shelving, carpet tile flooring, and glass walls opening to adjacent collaboration areas.
Restroom with wall‑mounted sinks, mirrors, soap dispensers, gray tile flooring, toilet stalls, and a feature wall of red, gray, and white herringbone tiles with linear ceiling lighting.
Auxiliary gym with a hardwood basketball court, yellow and gray wall accents, high windows, ceiling‑mounted hoops, wall padding, and an ‘EC’ graphic on the upper wall.
Cafeteria and commons with round tables and yellow chairs, a tiered learning stair, large windows, polished concrete flooring, and a wood‑accent ceiling with geometric LED lighting.
Collaboration area with long worktables and gray chairs, carpet tile flooring, wood‑slat ceiling with linear lighting, and glass walls opening to adjacent rooms.
Collaboration space with a perforated metal stair, lounge seating, round tables, high‑top workstations, patterned carpet tile flooring, and a ceiling with linear metal panels and LED lighting.
School corridor with yellow and gray accent walls, geometric wall graphic above drinking fountains, polished concrete flooring, and exposed ceiling structure with linear lighting.
Restroom with wall‑mounted sinks and mirrors, geometric yellow and gray tile accent wall, white herringbone wall tile, toilet stalls, and linear ceiling lighting.
Collaboration hallway with round tables and red chairs, glass‑front meeting rooms, exposed ceiling structure with linear LED lighting, and a mix of carpet and concrete flooring.
Commons area with patterned lounge seating, round tables and chairs, built‑in red study alcoves with pendant lights, exposed ceiling structure, and polished concrete flooring.
Collaboration area with lounge seating, round tables, long worktables with red chairs, carpet tile flooring, and a wood‑slat ceiling with linear lighting, adjacent to glass‑front rooms.
Fabrication lab with large worktables and stools, woodworking and fabrication equipment, tool storage cabinets, exposed ductwork, and linear LED lighting across the ceiling.
Learning stair with wide wooden seating tiers, adjacent metal‑railed staircase, polished concrete flooring, and overhead ‘CHS’ LED lighting within an exposed ceiling structure.
Science classroom with black lab tables and stools, wood cabinets with open shelving, whiteboard walls, sinks at workstation islands, polished concrete flooring, and an exposed ceiling with linear lighting.
Exterior view of East High School with two‑story brick and metal‑panel façade, yellow accent panels, large windows, and landscaped lawn under a clear sky.
Classroom with movable tables and chairs, polished concrete flooring, whiteboard walls, teacher podium, exposed ceiling structure with linear lighting, and interior windows facing an adjacent collaboration space.
Collaboration area with long worktables and gray chairs, lounge seating, wood‑slat ceiling with linear lighting, carpet tile flooring, and large windows overlooking the campus.
Two‑story collaboration space with lounge seating, round tables, booth‑style study nooks, carpet tile flooring, and a perforated metal stair railing beneath a wood‑slat ceiling.
Gymnasium with hardwood basketball court, bleachers on both sides, overhead metal trusses, school graphics on the walls, and a large eagle logo at center court.
Small-group collaboration room with round tables and chairs, high‑back study pods, open shelving along the back wall, carpet tile flooring, and glass walls connecting to adjacent spaces.
Auditorium with rows of cushioned seating, polished concrete flooring, side aisles, and a proscenium stage with black curtains and overhead stage lighting.
Cafeteria and commons with round tables and chairs, a serving area labeled ‘Bulldog Market,’ a tiered learning stair, polished concrete flooring, and a ceiling of wood‑accent panels with geometric LED lighting.
Commons area with patterned lounge seating arranged around round tables, a counter with red barstools, wood‑slat ceiling, carpet tile flooring, and glass‑front rooms along the perimeter.
Gymnasium with a hardwood basketball court, red bleachers on both sides, overhead lighting and ceiling trusses, wall graphics in red and gray, and a large school logo at center court.
Exterior view of Centennial High School with red metal‑panel siding, brick walls, large windows, covered entry canopy, flagpoles, and landscaped walkway.
Science lab with wood cabinets, black countertops, lab tables with stools, a fume hood, emergency eyewash and shower station, and exposed ceiling structure.
Cafeteria and commons with long wood tables and yellow chairs, tiered learning stair, polished concrete flooring, geometric LED ceiling lights, and a serving area labeled ‘Empire Eatery.’
Collaboration area with lounge seating, round tables, booth-style study nooks, long worktables with yellow chairs, polished concrete flooring, and exposed ceiling structure with linear lighting.
Collaboration space with a long high‑top worktable and yellow chairs, movable whiteboard, lounge seating, carpet tile flooring, large windows, and a wood‑slat ceiling with linear lighting.
Corridor with polished concrete flooring, glass‑front rooms along one side, exposed ceiling structure with linear LED lighting, and yellow accent walls leading to a collaboration area in the distance.
Locker room with rows of gray metal lockers on raised platforms, geometric yellow and white wall graphics, concrete flooring, exposed ceiling structure, and a wooden bench along the wall.
Weight room with multiple power racks, benches, free‑weight stations, rubber flooring, mirrored wall panels, and an exposed ceiling with suspended lighting.
RTA logo

COLORADO OFFICE
414 14th St. Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 308-1190

 

WYOMING OFFICE
259 South Center St. Suite 206
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 268-9890

©  MOA ARCHITECTURE. All Rights Reserved.
Learn More About MOA
MOA Insights