In January, the Minnesota Construction Association (MCA) selected KA-Duluth’s Rock Ridge High School project as an Award of Excellence Winner.
The 280,000-square-foot school is part of Rock Ridge Public School’s extensive set of more than $190 million construction and demolition building projects. The high school is the only wall-to-wall career academy school north of the Twin Cities.
Designed by Cuningham Group Architecture, alongside local firm DSGW Architects, the high school incorporates the natural beauty of these geological elements, including pine forests, diverse wetlands, and exposed rock ledges. Custom masonry blend reflects the color and texture of the rock outcroppings and weathered steel, connecting to the rich history of the Iron Range. Large feature windows frame views of the surrounding landscape, flooding the space with daylight and providing opportunities to learn and play in all four seasons.