Schooley Caldwell designed the transformation of the Old Ohio School for the Deaf into the new home for Cristo Rey Columbus High School, a Catholic college preparatory school serving disadvantaged students.
Built in 1898 and located adjacent to the city’s acclaimed Topiary Park and the historic Main Library, the Deaf School served Ohio’s hearing-impaired children from 1898 until the 1950s, when new quarters were built elsewhere. The building had been renovated numerous times over the years and required significant renovation to convert it back to its original use as a school.
The biggest design challenge that our team faced was incorporating all the modern technology and amenities required in a 21st-century school into an older building not originally designed to accommodate them. Our team has significant experience doing so and successfully designed the school to meet Cristo Rey’s needs.
Recipient of numerous awards, including the James B. Recchie Award, Harrison Smith Award, Preservation Merit Award, and Palladio Award.
