Fox Valley Lutheran High School wins Fox Valley Magazine's 2009 Great Spaces, Great Places Contest

Every year, FOX CITIES Magazine recognizes attractive and iconic buildings, new and old, tall and short, in the place we call home.  In the fourth annual Great Spaces, Great Places (GSGP) contest, the community was challenged to nominate buildings in four categories measuring the design, placement and impact of the structures that they drive by every day.  Somerville, Inc. is proud to announce the following project as a winning entry:

BEST EXISTING BUILDING | FOX VALLEY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL
In a mix of buildings nominated for this year’s Best Existing Building award, a private high school beat out a corporate facility, church, veterinary center and a multipurpose building.  Situated on a 68-acre site, Fox Valley Lutheran (FVL) High School features exceptional learning amenities, a 900-seat auditorium, two gymnasiums and unique curricular wings surrounding the central Media Center.

One of its more recognizable attributes is the 60-foot bell tower with intricate masonry and double rowlock brick in the top’s cross.

Considerations included: 1) the site factors, location of exterior service functions and treatment of property edges;  2) the building design, identifiable and inviting entrances, innovation, suitability for future growth or varying uses  3) it’s impact on the community, environment and occupants 4) the judges also developed an underlying question to help with the selection process: Which building can’t we do without?