Big Walnut Schools:
High School

A Future-Ready High School Built for How Students Learn Today

Big Walnut High School partnered with LOTH to create flexible, student-centered environments that support collaboration, adaptability, and modern learning while meeting the needs of a rapidly growing district and evolving educational models.

Challenge

As a new construction project, Big Walnut High School required a furniture solution that could support a growing demand for collaborative learning. At the same time, the design needed to stay consistent with established district standards. In addition, extended lead times and construction delays created scheduling challenges. Therefore, the project required flexibility, coordination, and careful planning to stay on track.

Vision

The district envisioned a modern, future-ready high school that fostered collaboration, adaptability, and student engagement. Spaces needed to support a variety of learning styles while remaining flexible over time. In addition, the design aimed to integrate proven elements from other district buildings while introducing new solutions that could evolve with changing educational needs.

Collaboration

Building on a trusted relationship from prior district projects, LOTH worked closely with district officials to develop a comprehensive furniture plan for the new high school. Through ongoing coordination with stakeholders and manufacturers, the team proactively adjusted schedules and specifications to address delays while maintaining the integrity of the overall design.

Result

Despite supply chain and construction challenges, LOTH successfully delivered furniture solutions that support collaborative learning and align with the district’s design vision. The completed spaces provide flexible, functional environments that enhance the student experience and demonstrate the value of a long-standing partnership built on reliability and expertise.

Project Team

Project Lead

Christy Hall-Thompson
Workplace Advisor
challthompson@lothinc.com

Project Designer

Crystal Hunt
Workplace Designer

Project Manager

Nick Armacost
Senior Project Manager

Project Coordinator

Shaina Gibbons
Workplace Coordinator