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
A new Elementary School has been built to replace the outdated, non-functional, and rigid elementary spaces previously housed at Lincoln (3-5) and Washington (PK-2). The unified PK-5 facility implements best-practice education design in an approximately 65,000 s.f. building, creating 15%-20% square footage efficiencies for the district.
The district had two separate schools that served their small, rural student population. Both campuses needed extensive updates and lacked 21st century spaces. The new, smaller single campus school serves the district within a tighter footprint with increased 21st century program space.
The district spent four years working with the community and staff to plan for an expansion and renovation with the goal of meeting the needs of growing enrollment and providing future-focused learning opportunities to students.