The Commons: North Eugene High School
4J North Eugene High School Commons, under construction.
This central space welcomes students and visitors into the school. Its spaciousness and transparency create this inclusive atmosphere, while also orienting users to the overall courtyard scheme. The Commons directly connects to classrooms, the library, career counseling, administration offices, and the courtyard. The space also serves as the primary area for dining and as gathering space for after-school athletics and performing arts events.
A striking feature of the Commons is the large, slatted wood ceiling system that minimizes noise while adding warmth to the space. This wood ceiling system is in all the common areas, including shared learning spaces and the library/media center, which will also be used as a community space.
The 216,000-sf school building is on its way to completion in April of 2023.