Fort Worth Independent School District’s Jacquet Middle School is receiving much-needed updates and renovations to create a safe, flexible campus while increasing the facility’s capacity. The 110,000 s.f. renovation includes connecting two additions from 1988 and 2008 and adding office administration space to create a secured entry.
Through the renovation, the school gained space for science labs on the second floor and a media center was created in the old shop/art lab. A 30,000 s.f. addition creates a performance arts space and a math addition. A multi-purpose dining area has been created to support community events and connect to the community’s history while looking forward to the future.
Color differentiation was used throughout the environmental graphics to help improve wayfinding and create a sense of community throughout the spaces. Changes in color in the exterior and interior create visual movement throughout the spaces and horizontal sunshades replaced operable windows to give the facility more natural light than before.
While the district sought upgrades to meet their growing education system, they also needed to update their security to create a safer environment for students and staff.
The district will receieve a new secured entry, a multi-purpose dining area, and several classroom additions to prepare for growth for the future.
- Renovation & Additions
- Performance Arts Space
- Media Center
- Secured Entry
The building was designed to replace several small, aging elementary schools with one larger facility that accommodates small learning communities and future education changes through its unique modular design.
Facing the challenges of growing Pre-K programs and efforts to reorganize elementary schools, Richland County CUSD #1 found the construction of an early learning center was the answer they were searching for.
Despite challenges such as rocky terrain and limited usable acreage, the district proceeded, with the new school designed to replace an aging building, which would be repurposed for early childhood education and storage.