PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Greenfield High School Auditorium in Greenfield, Indiana is a 45,000-square-foot facility that features seating for 1,400 people. This new space was designed to give students, faculty, and the community a place to gather, perform, and celebrate. From a structural standpoint, the project included a series of large precast panels that not only added durability and a high-quality finish, but also allowed for a faster, more efficient construction timeline.

Visually, the finished auditorium is clean and modern, yet it fits seamlessly with the existing school architecture. The exterior features three types of thin brick, arranged to add both texture and depth. This custom brickwork brings a unique touch to the design, helping the new addition stand out while still feeling like part of the original campus.

PRECAST SOLUTION

Precast concrete was chosen for the Greenfield High School auditorium addition because of its durability, speed of installation, and long-term cost-effectiveness. With school construction often working within tight timelines and budgets, precast allowed for a quicker construction process without sacrificing quality. The panels were produced off-site and delivered ready to install, minimizing disruption to the school’s daily operations and ensuring the project stayed on schedule.

Architect

Lancer + Beebe LLC - Indianapolis, IN
Tim Funston, tfunston@lancerbeebe.com, (317) 392-2505

Engineer

LHB Structural Engineers, Inc. - Indianapolis, IN
Dan Levitus, dlevitus@lhb-eng.com, (317) 353-3922

Contractor

The Skillman Corp. - Indianapolis, IN
Kevin Gujral, kgujral@skillman.com, (317) 788-5141

Owner

Dr. Harold Olin

Precaster & Precast Specialty Engineer

Coreslab Structures Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN 

PCI-Certified Erector

Ben Hur Construction
Scott Bullerdick, scottb@benhurconstruction.com, (317) 635-8816

Key Project Attributes

• Architectural Versatility: Utilized multiple thin brick types and colors to create a visually appealing façade that met design requirements and allowed the auditorium addition to blend seamlessly with the existing school building.
• Durability and Longevity: Structural gray concrete mix ensures long-term performance with minimal maintenance.
• Sound Resistance: The thick precast concrete panels provide acoustic insulation, helping to minimize external noise and enhance the interior sound quality—an essential feature for an auditorium environment.

Project/Precast Scope

• The Greenfield High School Auditorium is 45,000 square feet and features 1,400 seats.
• This project includes a total of (84) precast panels, totaling 39,713 square feet of walls.
• There are (9) 13", 5-4-4 and (2) 8-4-4 panels with Mix # 47 structural gray concrete and an as-cast, form-smooth face finish.
• Additionally, (73) 13", 5-4-4 architectural precast panels were produced using Mix # 48, featuring (3) types of thin brick cladding across the entire panel face.
• Thin brick types; Type 1 – Metro brick - Brownstone, Wire Cut; Type 2 - Glen Gery - Brazilwood, Wire Cut, Type 3 Glen Gery - Pearl River, Wire Cut.  All brick is modular size, AP liner is running bond.