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Project Type: New/Renovation
Construction Cost: $26.5M
Size: 16,960 SF New
292,800 SF Reno

Career & Technical Education

Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School

South Easton, MA

Our work with Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School (SERVTHS) began with an on-call architectural services contract involving a variety of projects ranging from assessments, repairs, replacements and other improvements to extend the useful life of the facility, and to accommodate the evolving needs of technical education.

SERVTHS was then invited into the MSBA Vocational/Tech Initiative. In July 2010, as the selected designer, DRA began a comprehensive feasibility study and schematic design. The Feasibility Study targeted two major concerns within the school. One, upgrades to existing building systems (i.e. mechanical system upgrades, addition of sprinkler system and upgraded fire alarm system, roof replacement and window replacement) and two, program issues relating to existing programs vs. declining and increasing enrollment within these programs.

The schematic design incorporated building a new gymnasium. The existing library then moved into the old gymnasium which frees up space for much needed additional cafeteria seating. The auxiliary gymnasium now houses the music and drama department. The early education moved to an outbuilding currently housing the electrical shop which moved into the area left from consolidating the machine shop and metal fabrication. The health and medical assisting suite moved into the area vacated by early education. This allowed for the creation of 4 new science labs. This project was completed in 2013.

Vocational Programs:
  • Automotive Technology
  • Collision Repair Technology
  • Business Marketing
  • Cosmetology
  • Culinary Arts
  • Early Education and Care
  • Medical Assisting
  • Dental Assisting
  • Health Services
  • Graphic Communication
  • Cabinetmaking
  • Carpentry
  • Construction
  • Electrical
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
  • Plumbing
  • Visual Design and Photography
  • Performing Arts
  • Visual Art
  • Web Design and Animation
  • Video & Music
  • Environmental Engineering – Bio-Technology
  • Legal and Protective Services
  • Civil & Architectural Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Computer Networking
  • Manufacturing
  • Machine Technology
  • Metal Fabrication

Client Testimonial

“I would like to thank you for the pleasure of working with DRA on our building project. As you know, this project had some very unique challenges. Yet, despite those challenges you always worked with Southeastern in order to meet the financial limitations without sacrificing quality or the needs of the school.”

Luis G. Lopes, Ed.S. Superintendent, Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School

Client Testimonial

“I would like to thank you for the pleasure of working with DRA on our building project. As you know, this project had some very unique challenges. Yet, despite those challenges you always worked with Southeastern in order to meet the financial limitations without sacrificing quality or the needs of the school.”

Luis G. Lopes, Ed.S. Superintendent, Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School

Project Leadership

R. Judd Christopher

Senior Associate | Project Manager

Carl R. Franceschi, AIA

LEED AP BD+C | President | Principal
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