District Breaks Ground on New
Career Technical Education Building for Analy High School
Sebastopol, Calif., Apr. 2, 2025 – Construction has now begun on a new Career Technical Education (CTE) Building at Analy High School (Analy) in the West Sonoma County Union High School District (WSCUHSD). Designed by Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA) and being built by GCCI, the new facility will provide students with spaces to develop valuable skills in areas such as engineering, welding, design thinking, culinary arts and agricultural sciences. The project has been funded through local Measure A bond funds.
“This new facility represents a significant investment in our students’ futures,” said Chris Meredith, superintendent of WSCUHSD. “These modern, well-equipped spaces will allow students to explore their passions and develop the specialty skills needed for success. Thank you to the community for its continuous support in making this project a reality, and our dedicated project team for guiding us through this process.”
Analy’s new 15,000 sq.ft. CTE Building will feature a super fabrication studio equipped with various welding equipment, a collaboration room, an innovative technology classroom, a science classroom, a prep room, an agricultural classroom, a culinary classroom with adjoining auxiliary spaces, three flex classrooms, utility spaces, storage, two staff restrooms, and a gender-neutral restroom. It is designed to exceed Title 24 energy requirements.
QKA Principal Kevin Chapin added, “We are proud to partner with the West Sonoma County Union High School District on this transformative project. We aim to foster innovation through design and these spaces will facilitate the expansion of important career-readiness programming on campus.” In addition to the new classrooms and workspaces, the project will also include adjacent site improvements, paving and landscaping that will extend from the new building to the existing cafeteria, creating a cohesive and welcoming campus environment.
WSCUHSD’s director of facilities, bond & technology, Jennie Bruneman, along with Denise Fisher, coordinator of facilities and bond, have been an integral part of the design and planning of the project that has included close collaboration with Analy administrators and teachers, district-hired consultants, and the design and construction teams. The district's female-led facilities team will manage all aspects of construction administration for the new $27M facility. The new CTE Building is expected to open in Fall 2026.
About West Sonoma County Union High School District
Founded in 1908, West Sonoma County Union High School District (WSCUHSD) is located in Western Sonoma County, stretching from the rural orchards and dairies north of Petaluma through the Pacific coast region and up to the historic beaches of Fort Ross. The District lies within the world-famous wine and apple-producing region of Sonoma County. The District's largest residential area is Sebastopol, located fifty miles north of San Francisco and 10 miles west of Santa Rosa. North of Sebastopol, the communities of Forestville, Cazadero, Graton, Guerneville, Occidental, and Monte Rio offer a slower-paced lifestyle for middle-income families who work in the area. The mission is to provide equitable, high-quality instruction and opportunities that ensure all students have the tools they need to thrive. For more information, visit https://www.wscuhsd.org/ to learn more.
About Quattrocchi Kwok Architects
QKA provides comprehensive master planning and design services for K-12 and higher education, historic renovation, and community facilities in Northern California. With more than $2.5 billion in projects completed in its 39-year history, QKA’s award-winning portfolio reflects a commitment to design that emphasizes environmental sustainability and community impact. Building Design + Construction has recognized QKA as one of the nation’s top K-12 and BIM (building information modeling) architecture firms. Engineering News-Record has called it one of America’s top design firms. Majority employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), visit qka.com to learn more.
Building Demolition Pictures
