What would a restoration of the historic Ronald School look like?
The conceptual plans for Shorewood High School incorporates the Ronald School into the design, bridging the historic landmark structure with the brand new building. The plan proposes Shorewood to use the upper two floors for visual and performing arts to support the school’s award-winning programs, while the lower level would be renovated to accommodate Shoreline Historical Museum exhibition space. The District has hired Bassetti Architects, a firm with extensive experience in historic buildings. Since 1947, Bassetti has been the architect for many well-loved and long-lived Seattle buildings. This includes the historical renovation and restoration of several schools and buildings, including the Pike Place Market, Town Hall and Trinity Church. Roosevelt High School, the Latona (John Stanford International) School, Franklin High School and West Seattle High School in the Seattle School District; Guggenheim Hall and Mary Gates Hall at the University of Washington, and Stadium High School