Houston Independent School District (HISD) – Lamar High School
HISD’s $1.89 billion bond initiative enables school modernization program
Gilbane provided construction management services for the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD) renovation and replacement of Lamar High School, a new program designed to modernize the campus while preserving the architecturally significant building structure. The project was funded by HISD’s $1.89 billion bond initiative to provide local schools with improved access to technology, hands-on lab spaces and classrooms that encourage collaborative learning.
Project Overview
- A large portion of the campus was demolished, a new five-story, 1,200 parking spaces parking garage was constructed
- This program was designed to modernize the campus while preserving the architecturally significant building structure
- To meet rising academic and technological expectations, the school underwent renovations with improvements including expanded classrooms, modernized facilities and numerous sports fields
- Special emphasis was placed on retaining as much of the original building’s distinctive Art-Deco style to preserve the strong connection students feel with the legacy of the school.
The team worked closely with the school district and the local community to ensure all M/WBE goals for the project were met. Through these efforts, the team exceeded the 20% goal with an overall participation of 24.8%.
Quick Stats
- Client:
- Location: Houston, TX
- Architect:
- Size: 426,000 SF
426,000
1,200
24.8%
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