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School of Design BRW School Architecture Home On The Boards Profile Projects Latest THELMA RICHARDSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DEDICATION BRW Architects attended the Dedication of Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary School on October 23, 2013 greeted with handshakes from excited young students. The school opened this Fall relieving the over populated elementary schools in the area. The daylight filled Lobby proved the ideal setting for the Dedication events! The inspiring speeches encouraged students to model their school’s heroic name sake; Thelma Richardson who fought for equal pay for African American Dallas teachers in the 1940’s. Principal Courtney Thomas led the Program in the Multipurpose space and was also joined by speakers Sylvia Reyna, PH.D. (Chief of School Leadership, DISD), Toni Rose (Texas House of Representatives), Rick Callahan (Dallas Council Member), John Wiley Price (Dallas County Commissioner), Israel Cordero (Executive Director, W.W. Samuell Feeder Pattern DISD), Rita Cloman (President, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.), and Larry Zerby (Director of Design & Special Projects, DISD, Construction Services). The performances by the enthusiastic 4 th and 5 th grade choirs were met with great applause concluding the ceremony. Afterwards, guests and parents enjoyed refreshments in the Lobby where they admired the CHPS educational graphics and the Thelma Richardson dedication signage including the history of the school’s name sake. It was inspiring to experience the school in use after all the planning, design, and construction was complete! Posted by brwarchitecture | November 13, 2013 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment THELMA RICHARDSON OPENS HER DOORS The recently completed Thelma Richardson Elementary School opened its doors to teachers last week and will welcome Dallas ISD students for the first day of school on Monday, August 26. The new elementary school celebrates the life of the namesake, Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson , and her role in breaking down the walls of teacher segregation in Dallas. Vibrant, colorful panels and durable materials provide the district with a new CHPS designed school that will last well into the future. Included are a few detailed images as we celebrate the school’s opening. More pictures will be posted on our website and blog soon, so be sure to check back at www.brwarch.com . Posted by brwarchitecture | August 22, 2013 | Categories: News , School Design , Uncategorized | Tags: CHPS , Dallas ISD , first day of school , Thelma Richardson Elementary School | Leave a comment INTOWN OUTING AT WOODROW WILSON Craig Reynolds, FAIA will be speaking tonight about the extensive restoration that BRW Architects recently completed at Woodrow Wilson High School . The event, which is sponsored by Preservation Dallas is free for members and $20 for non-members. Reservations are required. Please contact Preservation Dallas at 214-821-3290 to RSVP. Posted by brwarchitecture | June 25, 2013 | Categories: Historic Restoration , School Design , Speaking Engagements | Tags: Preservation Dallas , Restoration , Woodrow Wilson High School | Leave a comment PROGRESS: HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE The Historic San Jacinto Memorial Building in Houston, Texas is a three-story 180,000 SF building originally built in 1914. Now a part of Houston Community College , the building is currently undergoing a complete interior renovation and is being redeveloped as an administrative and academic classroom building. BRW is currently in the process of restoring the historic exterior of the building back to the glory of its original design. Additionally, the finished building interior design will highlight its history while creating state-of-the-art spaces for the College’s future academic and education environment. Here is a look at the current progress on the project: EXISTING BUILDING BEFORE DEMO AND REMODEL WORK DEMO AND CLEANUP STAGE CURRENT PROGRESS Posted by brwarchitecture | June 18, 2013 | Categories: Historic Restoration , On Site , Renovations , School Design | Tags: college design , construction , Historic , Houston Community College , Restoration , San Jacinto Memorial Building | Leave a comment POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS PUT IMPACT AWARD TO GOOD USE Wednesday afternoon was a gorgeous day to get out of the office. The sun was shining and the traffic was not nearly as tragic as I imagined. BRW principal and former CEFPI North Texas Chapter president, Lisa Lamkin, AIA and I drove together to Fort Worth ISD’s Polytechnic High School . We were scheduled to attend a CEFPI board meeting at the school and afterward have a quick lunch while visiting the High School’s new Community Garden. It was a little over a year ago that the school started their Community Garden with the award money they received from the CEFPI. The real treat of the day was when the students proudly showed the CEFPI Board members around the different vegetables and herbs that they planted. The first CEFPI Impact award was a clear success and I look forward to seeing what school wins this year’s award, and what they will do to improve their school environment. The award application date has been extended to June 12 this year so if you know of a school in need, be sure to direct them here . POSTED BY: CATHERINE CHOBERKA-KHIRALLAH Posted by brwarchitecture | May 24, 2013 | Categories: Awards , News | Tags: Community Garden , FWISD , Impact Award , Polytechnic High School | Leave a comment WOODROW WILSON RIBBON CUTTING A ribbon-cutting and open house for the new Science/Performing Arts wing of Dallas ISD ‘S Woodrow Wilson School is from noon to 3 pm on Saturday, March 23. Posted by brwarchitecture | March 20, 2013 | Categories: News | Tags: Open House , Woodrow Wilson High School | Leave a comment WOODROW WINS PRESERVATION AWARD Congratulations to Dallas Independent School District ’s Woodrow Wilson High School for winning an Achievement award from Preservation Dallas ! The award will be presented at the 14 th Annual Preservation Dallas Achievement Awards ceremony on May 15 th at the new Dallas City Performance Hall . Click here for more information about the awards and ceremony and to order tickets. View a PDF of the photos used in the presentation here . Posted by brwarchitecture | March 20, 2013 | Categories: Awards , News , Renovations , School Design | Tags: 2013 Preservation Dallas Achievement Awards , Achievement Awards , addition , DISD , Historic Architecture , Preservation Dallas , Restoration , Woodrow Wilson High School | Leave a comment LIGHTING THE WAY AT JOHN T. WHITE ELEMENTARY BRW was recently published in American School & University Magazine’s February addition. Click here to view the article, “Lighting the Way to Better Education,” written by Anne Hildenbrand, AIA and Lisa Lamkin, AIA. Posted by brwarchitecture | March 6, 2013 | Categories: Publications , School Design , Sustainability , Value | Tags: American School & University , FWISD , John. T White Elementary , lighting in schools | Leave a comment WHIDBY PROGRESS An important milestone has been reached for the Tina E. Whidby Elementary School Renovation project in the Houston Independent School District . The reverse halo-lit signage has been installed and the screen wall tile for the new entry plaza and bus drop-off has been completed. We look forward to the finalized photos of the entire project! POSTED BY: LARRY WATKINS, AIA Posted by brwarchitecture | February 6, 2013 | Categories: On Site , Renovations , School Design | Tags: entry plaza , Houston ISD , school design , Tina E. Whidby Elementary School , Whidby Elementary Magnet | Leave a comment A SNEAK PEEK AT WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL New Addition Dallas Independent School District’ s Woodrow Wilson High School opened for the 2013 spring semester with a new addition and a fresh renovation. Although the official grand opening will not occur until April, we thought we might share a few sneak peak pictures. We’ll be sure to give ...