IBI Group

Modernization of a school that served the community since 1957 required the design to incorporate 40,857 SF of new construction and 61,310 SF of renovations. The previous campus consisted of three buildings connected by overhead canopies. Demolishing the annex and expanding the 1972 and 1980 multi-purpose buildings with a new entrance, 19 classrooms, functional multi-purpose area, etc. transformed the compact campus into a contemporary learning environment making excellent use of space.

The 573,468 SF high school, 125,725 SF elementary school are part of a multi-campus educational village that will also include a future middle school. The concept takes advantage of shared facilities, programs, and educational opportunities that occur when facilities are in close proximity. The focus of this project was driven by the interaction of students in varying grade levels, as both a learner and a mentor, while maintaining their identity as unique campuses within the village.

Site is shared with Elementary School; Full A/E Services provided.

The new 90,000 SF facility replaces a 1950’s era campus that was damaged in a fire. Within the facility are primary grade level, early childhood, and Pre-K programs. The community expressed historical sentiment in keeping the replacement facility on the current site. Organized to foster student safety, security, and inclusion, new features include security vestibules, card access doors, and real-time cameras. The school acts as a popular hub for local events and school functions.

This new, 123,000 SF 6th grade center replaces a sprawling, 1960’s era facility previously utilized as a nuclear fallout shelter. Designed to accommodate 855 students, the unique presence of this building creates a balance between a strong sense of identity for the school and fosters an environment for students and community. The cafetorium allows for a quick lunch turnaround, better student behavior and a venue for community events. The building is a storm shelter for the community.

“This new 100,400 SF elementary school replaces a mid-century campus and can accommodate up to 729 students. Organized to foster student safety, security and inclusion, the light-filled core classroom spaces are arranged around shared learning spaces.

Scope: education specifications, programming, master planning, design and phased construction. Connection to place, adaptability, connectivity of space and durable materials ensure the facility will remain a strong civic symbol.”

New facility; All A/E Services; FF&E Consulting

After years of overcrowding at the main campus, a new two-story 174,344 SF facility was designed to house the freshman class with future expansion in mind. The focus was to provide a welcoming place for incoming students to adapt to the high school environment until the transition to the main campus for the sophomore year. Both the exterior and interior design provides a connection to the main campus, ensuring that the strong school spirit would continue to resonate at the ninth grade facility.

Community Meeting Spaces; Maritime Introduction, Academic Courses; Training Curriculum with Pilot Simulators; U.S.C.G. Certification Courses. Site features include: U.S.C.G. Aquatic Training Facility with Dressing Rooms, Life Boat: Davit, Boat Ramp & Canal Concrete Bulkhead, Tug Boat Industry Added Docking Pier to Meet Facility Designed Hurricane Codes, Simulation Labs, Radar/Navigation, Full + Mini-Bridge, Galley, Liquid Cargo + Joint Control Rooms.

The Industrial Trades Center is a program that supports students across Galveston County as well as the industry workforce. The program fosters partnerships with business and industry leaders to train students for skilled labor jobs.

“The site of two landmark school buildings in the heart of the District was ideal, their condition was not. This school’s design is the result of a unique and highly-tailored response that fulfilled the District’s curricular needs and community expectations transforming the existing school into a state-of-the-art teaching facility. Re-energizing the District, this project raised the expectations of their staff and students to expect more.”