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Farias-Spitzer Elementary School Wins Outstanding Project Award

Comal ISD’s Farias-Spitzer Elementary School design has been recognized as an award-winning benchmark facility for its incorporation of next generation learning space design and planning methodologies. Learning by Design has designated this as an Outstanding Project in their Fall 2024 Architecture and Interior Design Awards of Excellence edition. O’Connell Robertson’s innovative design was inspired by…

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HVAC Technology Advancements: A Game Changer for Energy Reduction and Indoor Air Quality

Exterior elevation of the front entryway of a new elementary school

O’Connell Robertson is designing two new elementary schools for Austin Independent School District (AISD).  “Austin ISD recognizes that it is uniquely poised to balance the needs of the environment, the diverse community we serve, and available financial resources through sustainable practices. Since the 2004 bond, all new schools and major renovations have adhered to sustainable…

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From Blocks to Rockets: Special Spaces for Children to Discover and Explore at San Antonio College

This building brings together two of San Antonio College’s (SAC) cherished programs: The nationally accredited Early Childhood Center and the STEAM-focused Santikos Micronaut Center. Early Childhood Center (ECC) The ECC provides SAC students, staff, faculty, and the community with childcare services for children four years of age and younger. It also functions as a training…

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Science Students Receive First-Class Educational Experience

The new Science Building at San Antonio College offers contemporary laboratories to support the college’s multiple science education programs with a focus on biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology. The purpose of the building is embedded in every detail. Organized into seven labs and three rooms that were combined into a single linear prep room, the…

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Reimagining the Student Experience from the First Impression

The San Antonio College (SAC), award-winning Fletcher Administration Building (Fletcher) renovation, rejuvenated the heart of the campus. SAC reimagined and revolutionized the way administrative student services are delivered by creating a space that puts students first and allows staff members to serve as expert guides. SAC’s student population is primarily non-traditional students varying widely in…

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