Different is good, especially for the students at Ogden Technical High School (OTECH), where a unique learning environment provides a wealth of diverse, comprehensive real-world learning opportunities. Through an integrated program with Ogden-Weber Technical College (OWTC), OTECH students can gain professional certification and specialized skills at the college while concomitantly attending classes on the A/B schedule at OTECH on the schools’ shared campus. The result of a successful collaboration between NWL Architects, Ogden School District, and OWTC, the school offers a dynamic learning experience for students that fosters deeper engagement and brighter futures.

OTECH employs a Personalized Competence-Based Learning (PCBL) curriculum, a flexible educational approach designed around the needs and abilities of each individual student. The school’s adaptable layout was designed to accommodate this unique curriculum while integrating the latest in 21st-century technology and teaching tools to fully optimize the learning experience. The school features different-sized classrooms to accommodate groups of all sizes and diverse teaching and learning styles, as well as open, flexible spaces that can be adapted to evolving educational needs.  

OTECH's distinctive design elements not only facilitate inspired learning, but also serve to visually differentiate the school from the more traditional buildings on the OWTC campus, further representing the school’s progressive vision. Vertical charcoal metal panels complement warm grey masonry, while clear glass and dark spandrel windows lend a modern aesthetic to the building, while the school’s strategic placement offers striking views of nearby Mt. Ben Lomond. With this innovative and thoughtful design, OTECH allows students to thrive in a cutting-edge learning environment while applying their knowledge in a hands-on, real-world context.