The Dorsey High School Redevelopment project is LAUSD's first Design-build project and consists of a new ninth grade academy classroom building, a new competition gymnasium, and renovation and refitting of the original gymnasium building. The ninth grade academy building includes 13 general classrooms, one flexible classroom, one flexible science classroom and two science classrooms. The gymnasium program includes tickets, concessions, locker rooms, team rooms and faculty office spaces. The new gymnasium is the largest interior event space on the campus and is connected to the life of the academic campus. Its vaulted roof and delicate trusses convey the spirit of Dorsey athletics as defined by the Old Gym building roof. Translucent glazing is used on the north and the south façades, and along the north and south vertical faces of the raised vaulted roof to bring glare-free and diffused natural light to the activity area. Revitalization and expansion of the existing campus will enhance the architectural quality of the public realm for both the campus and the neighborhood that it serves. Through an integrated design process the team is providing state-of-the-art learning environments that easily adapt to new technology while encouraging positive social interaction and providing interior and exterior teaching stations for a range of learning opportunities. The design also aims to sustain concentration and joy in learning while providing space that will adapt to future program modifications. The gkkworks team is using Collaborative for High Performance Schools as a guideline to attain a minimum rating of LEED Silver. The schedule objective is to have the new facilities completed by September of 2013.