Updating a 55-year-old school while preserving its pride and history
In need of modern upgrades and creative additions, Spring Branch Independent School District passed a $898.4 million bond, approved by 80% of the vote, to transform its district. As part of the bond passage, Memorial High School received various renovations and additions. Spring Branch Independent School District hired our team to create a state-of-the-art campus on a small budget.
The project began with a master plan study that included parents, teachers, community members, and district leaders. The resulting plan covered the entire campus and was broken into Phase I (the current project) and Phase II (to be completed in the future). A challenge our team faced was that this is a landlocked campus with no room for growth. To address this, we crafted a solution to relocate tennis and the bus loop, freeing up space for a new 4-story building that houses 29 classrooms, 21 science labs and student dining. New amenities include sporting facilities, updated parking, and outdoor learning spaces. Our renovations included mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system upgrades, renovated bathrooms, safety upgrades, and revised traffic flow patterns for a safer campus.
With the project now complete, the new school elevates teaching, learning, and engagement to new heights in both design and functionality—creating a space that students and the community can be proud of.
At a Glance
- Offices
- Client
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- Spring Branch ISD
- Award
- A4LE Project of Distinction Award, 2023
Tracy Eich, Senior Principal, Texas Design Leader
Architecture at its core is problem solving—but at its essence, it’s also a form of behavioral science, and the quality of the spaces we create affects the human spirit.
Jennifer Henrikson, Principal
Architecture leaves a permanent footprint for all to see; as architects we should always consider the mark we will leave with our work.
Mark Jackson, Principal
Architecture is the greatest team sport. With a talented and focused team, you can design and create greatness that will change lives.
Gretchen Diesel, Senior Associate, Interior Design Lead
My job is to translate project requirements and client goals into the built environment.
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