In August 2012, Wren High School, the pride of Piedmont, South Carolina, opened the doors to a dynamic new entry space, administrative area, and student commons area. CGD provided the design for transforming a once non-descript pick-up and drop-off plaza and covered walkway into an inviting entry experience. An aged, insipid space outside the nearby gymnasium gained new life as a student commons, complete with custom trophy cases and ribbony multicolored ceiling panels.
CGD’s relationship with Anderson School District 1 and Wren High School carries on today with the renovation and expansion of aging athletic facilities. This undertaking includes a new fieldhouse for four athletic teams, four new tennis courts, and new football concessions and restroom facilities. Enhancements will also include additional football stadium parking, upgraded accessibility, and landscaping. These improvements all serve to better consolidate Wren’s athletics into one area. Establishing lasting relationships with clients has long been a hallmark of CGD’s approach to design; these projects are a testament to such an approach and the steady enhancement of a campus over time.
