The Cascade High School project included the replacement of all classrooms, a new library, administrative space, a new art studio and music area, and an auditorium that serves double duty as performance classroom and a 500-seat venue for the Leavenworth community. The project also modernized existing gymnasiums and locker rooms, and reorganized the site to enhance student and community access. Materials for the school echo the alpine context to create a substantive and inviting presence. The shape of the building conforms to and climbs the varying natural grade of the site to create dramatic view moments to the surrounding mountains and forest.