Grand Forks Career Impact Academy

The design of the new Career Impact Academy supports the vision for a greater Grand Forks Area Career and Technical Center by creating a space for specialized skill development. The building diagram is organized around three axes connected by the Career Impact Academy hub. This centralized space welcomes students, community, and business partners into the center of the building and provides space to highlight each of the various programs offered in the new facility. The three wings support specific programming and culminate with larger two-story high labs which connect directly to flexible outdoor learning spaces.

BNDRY Studio Roles:

Scott Krenner - CTE Planning, Programming and Design

Tyler Whitehead - CTE Planning, Programming and Design

Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Client: Grand Forks Public Schools

Type: New Construction

Size: 55,000 square feet

Completion Date: in design

Architect of Record: JLG Architects

The Students wanted a facility that supported their interests and created opportunities to explore with others in an environment that celebrates learning over home school identity.

The “Hub” is a creative environment that provides space to support soft skill development such as presentation, small and medium group collaboration, cross disciplinary projects, and places where student work and achievement can be featured. The space types and relationships were heavily influenced by student and industry partner voices. The desire was to create more open and connected learning environments that expose a variety of program types.

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