Los Angles USD – Canoga Park High School

Preserving Legacy, Expanding Access

The 25,000 SF Visual and Performing Arts upgrade at Canoga Park Senior High School reimagines a historic campus asset for contemporary student use. As the oldest high school in the west San Fernando Valley, the project carefully modernizes the existing theater and performance spaces while preserving the character-defining features that define the campus’s identity.

Designed for Creative Expression

The project includes the renovation of the historic Assembly Hall theater and oral arts auditorium, along with the transformation of an existing workshop into a new dance studio. Upgrades to lighting, audiovisual systems, seating, and control spaces create a fully modern performance environment, supporting a wide range of visual and performing arts programs and providing students with spaces that reflect professional standards.

Access Without Compromise

A central challenge of the project was improving accessibility without impacting the historic façade. By reopening a previously infilled side entrance and introducing a carefully integrated ramp, the design provides equitable access to performance spaces while maintaining the integrity of the building’s original architecture. The result is a more inclusive environment that honors the past while supporting the needs of today’s students and community.