Initial high school sketches take form in Charles City classroom

Charles City High School freshman Isaiah Tilton shows off some of his concept designs for the future facility, which he turned over to BLDD architects for consideration.

Charles City High School Principal Josh Johnson looks over a sketch of the high school done by BLDD principal architect Sam Johnson. Press photos by Kate Hayden

Sam Johnson and Charles City High School Principal Josh Johnson sketch out ideas for a high school renovation. Sam Johnson uses "bubble diagrams", which represent singular spaces when sketching — "not round walls," Sam Johnson clarified.

BLDD senior associate Jean Underwood and Charles City district Superintendent Dan Cox sketch out his ideas for the future high school facilities.