Southwest High School

Southwest ISD

Faced with growth, the district opened a second school, yet the heart remained with the original high school. Aging but with deep roots, the school yearned for revitalization. They sought to preserve its rich history while evolving its infrastructure. The redesign brings parity between the high schools and highlights CTE programs, reinforcing the principle of "learn by doing." The result is a modernized campus with a strong sense of identity, embodying the pride and spirit of the community.

  • Client Southwest ISD
  • Category Prek-12
  • Services Architectural Design
  • Project Team
Southwest Before
More than Renovation
A Journey from Tradition to Innovation

Funded through multiple bond elections, this wasn’t just a one-and-done project; it was a phased approach that let the school keep its doors open. In collaboration with the community and district leaders, we aimed to preserve the existing culture while modernizing facilities to level the playing field with the new high school. Our comprehensive plan addressed not only visible upgrades but also essential system overhauls, ensuring long-term functionality and cost-efficiency.

Vibrant Technical Education spaces near the revamped lobby now energize student academics and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive, future-relevant learning. Alongside this, strategic infrastructure enhancements improve safety and create welcoming common areas, while renovated classrooms foster dynamic teaching styles.

This project exemplifies how school transformations can rejuvenate more than the space between walls but also aspirations and outcomes.


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