The structure’s forward-looking design begins with its exterior, where metal wall panels are arranged in a complex pattern that helps break up the mass of the 45,000-sq.-ft. structure and sets it apart from the typical high school gym.

A dramatic entry that adopts vertically hung standing-seam metal panels – more commonly seen on roofs, not walls – as both exterior cladding and an interior design element for the soaring lobby.

To assist contractors who may not be familiar with installing single skin metal wall panels, ATAS International offers installation training in three of their manufacturing locations, with a selection of several dates in 2023.  

Westfield Ninth Grade Center's design, including a striking entryway incorporating a unique use of metal wall panels, helps students recognize right away that the Spring Independent School District sees them as something special.

The desire to use metal wall panels was identified early in the process by the design team to reflect the transitioning neighborhood’s industrial roots.

The Metal Construction Association announced the new Metal Architecture Academy in Architectural Record’s Continuing Education Center.