Auburn High School Modernization & Reconstruction was recently recognized at the Masonry Institute of Washington's Excellence Awards in Masonry Design with an Honor Award: K-12. Originally built in the late 1920s, the classic brick building held a prominent place on Main Street. In the 1950s the school entry was moved to 4th Street and updated with a contemporary concrete art deco façade. This true community asset returned to Main Street in 2015, with modern sun shades integrated into a masonry exterior inspired by the original. The timeless three brick blend veneer creates a connection to the original historic high school while reflecting current urban design and providing much needed durability.