Katy Independent School District Patricia E. Paetow High School #8

Client: <a href="http://www.katyisd.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Katy Independent School District
Location: Katy, TX
Architect: PBK Architects
Size: 626,000 SF

Modernized facility ushers in 21st century learning

Gilbane served as general contractor for Katy Independent School District on the new high school #8, Patricia E. Paetow High School. A modified prototype design was utilized giving the school a fresh look while adding additional modern educational facilities for a 21st-century learning environment.

Project Overview

A modified prototype design was utilized giving the school a fresh look while adding additional modern educational facilities for a 21st century learning environment
Located on a 147-acre campus, the school contains impressive features for specialized student learning and activities
It contains classrooms supporting career and technical education (CTE), science labs, collaboration spaces, two dining commons, a performing arts center, four gymnasiums, a natatorium and competition baseball, softball, football and track facilities
As effective learning spaces, the classrooms are not designed for students to just sit and pay attention
Multi-functional space facilitating a variety of learning applications

Maker spaces and labs were incorporated into the school for Career and Technology Education (CTE) courses. Science labs were designed to allow for the most efficient use of space with ample access to power, water, technology and natural daylight.