FEDERAL

Guam High School

Tutuhan, Guam

This project, which was completed by Pernix employees, included the design and construction of the new $30 million Guam High School and associated facilities. Located on the cliff line at Guam Naval Hospital Compound, it overlooks Hagatna Bay and accommodates nearly 500 students, faculty, and staff.

Construction began with the demolition of 10 existing residential duplex and four-plex buildings including the removal of all hazardous materials contained in and under the existing buildings. This two-story, 115,000 square-foot facility was constructed utilizing reinforced cast in place concrete walls, long span precast double tee roof and floors, structural steel roof trusses with metal decking, and concrete topping at the gymnasium buildings. The design complies with anti-terrorism force protection (AT/FP) standards.

The new main building consists of a two-story wing with:

  • General purpose and science classrooms
  • A business education area
  • Multimedia/computer lab
  • Administration area.
Guam High Exterior

Owner 
Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Marianas

Project Type

Design/Build

The one-story wing includes

Special education rooms

Multi-purpose spaces

A kitchen

Supply/workroom

Music and art studios

JROTC program area

Gymnasium and associated physical education spaces

Facility support functions

Guam High Gymnasium

Expansion joints separate the one and two-story portions from each other and divide the one-story portions into three sections.

Exterior work includes

A covered walkway connecting the main entry with the visitor drop off

400m running track

Combination Football/Soccer field, including concrete spectator bleachers, broadcasting booth, performance amphitheater

Bus drop-off loop

Parking areas

M&E systems include backup power generators and HVAC systems, CCTV & CATV systems, chemical exhaust systems at the Science Labs, smoke evacuation systems at assembly areas, and an Intercom/Public Address system integrated with the school clock and bell system.

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