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South End Zone Building and Other District Improvements, Andrews, Texas

[vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Project: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]South End Zone Building and Other District Improvements, Andrews, Texas[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Owner: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Andrews Independent School District[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Description: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]The Andrews ISD South End Zone Building is a new 8,500 square foot (new enclosed building only), freestanding, one-story masonry and steel building housing new concessions preparation and vending space for home and visiting spectators, with separate restroom facilities for home and visitors, and team dressing rooms at the Mustang Bowl.  Other improvements included in this project were a new, free-standing pre-engineered steel storage building with masonry water table at Devonian Elementary School; a new, freestanding switchgear building and transformer service for AISD High School; and HVAC unit replacements at AISD Vocational Building.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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Frenship High School Athletic Facilities, Wolfforth, Texas

[vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Project: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Frenship High School Athletic Facilities, Wolfforth, Texas[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Owner: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Frenship Independent School District[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Description: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Frenship ISD has upgraded their High School Athletic Facilities over the past several years, including adding home and visitor bleachers to their football stadium, along with renovating their baseball and softball facilities to include new covered bleachers and dugouts.  New tennis courts with covered spectator seating were provided.  The 2014 Bond program provided replacement of the existing football turf, a new soccer complex and two turf practice fields.  New parking lots were also provided at the new fields.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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Fieldhouse, Stanton, Texas

[vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Project: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Fieldhouse, Stanton, Texas[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Owner: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Stanton Independent School District[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Description: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]The new 13,000 square foot Field House replaced an old and deteriorated building that had outlived its usefulness.  The facility includes dressing rooms for both boys’ and girls’ sports as well as weight room, athletic training room, team meeting room, and coaches’ offices.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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Coronado High School Auditorium Renovations, Lubbock, Texas

[vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Project: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Coronado High School Auditorium Renovations, Lubbock, Texas[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Owner: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Lubbock Independent School District[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Description: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]The Lubbock Independent School District commissioned BGR Architects, to perform complete architectural services to renovate the auditorium at Coronado High School.  Although moderate in age, this auditorium needed modernization of the audio-visual and theatrical systems, replacement of audience seating, and renovation of interior finishes.   All existing house and theatrical lighting were replaced with new LED fixtures.  The theatrical rigging, lighting and controls were updated with modern digital equipment, providing LISD with state-of-the-art systems to benefit their productions and, more importantly, their academic theater programs.  Additionally, existing rigging was replaced with new rigging capable of supporting loads commensurate with professional productions, including acoustical shells, backdrops, scenery, drapery, etc.  These systems will allow students to become trained...

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Lubbock High School Auditorium Renovations, Lubbock, Texas

[vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Project: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Lubbock High School Auditorium Renovations, Lubbock, Texas[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Owner: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Lubbock Independent School District[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Description: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]The Lubbock Independent School District commissioned BGR Architects, to perform complete architectural services to renovate the auditoriums at all four Lubbock High Schools, including the auditorium at Lubbock High School.  Being over 8o years of age, the Lubbock High School auditorium was in need of modernizing the audio-visual and theatrical systems, replacing audience seating, and renovating the interior finishes.   Lubbock High School is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, thus, requiring great care in the selection of components that match the original furnishings.  The project team was able to successfully identify and procure new chairs with highly articulated cast iron standards that are a near-perfect match with the originals.  Additionally, the design team...

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District Auditorium, Stanton, Texas

[vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Project: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]District Auditorium, Stanton, Texas[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Owner: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Stanton Independent School District[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Description: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Having outgrown their existing 400-seat auditorium, Stanton ISD needed a new facility.  A restrictive site and a desire to utilize existing parking helped shape the form of the 23,500 sf, 1,100 seat Auditorium.   Two entries, located to take advantage of existing west parking and new east parking, lead to separate two-story lobbies connected by a centrally located core of restrooms, housekeeping, ticket sales, and administrative areas.  Divided equally into a lower sloped-floor portion and a rear stepped section, creates a variety of audience seat options – all with superb site lines within the Auditorium.  Wide, fan-shaped seating helps the facility fit the small site and ensures that all viewers feel close to the stage.  Designed acoustically for multiple-sized...

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Frenship High School Performing Arts Center, Wolfforth, Texas

[vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Project: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Frenship High School Performing Arts Center, Wolfforth, Texas[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Owner: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Frenship Independent School District[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Description: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]With the addition of the 43,000 square foot Performing Arts Center, consisting of a state-of-the art 1,000 seat auditorium and dance studios that complement the previously constructed music and drama facilities, Frenship High School now provides its students, faculty and community a true “all inclusive” facility for the arts.   The auditorium includes a large open two-level lobby, providing direct access to the music, dance and drama departments, along with ticketing, restrooms, and kitchen servery.  Optimum sight-line viewing is accomplished in the auditorium utilizing bowl-type seating at the front of the house and tiered seating in the rear.  A state-of-the-art sound control booth with adjoining enclosed lighting/video control room is located at the rear of...

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Frenship High School Library / Commons / Cafeteria Renovation, Wolfforth, Texas

[vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Project: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Frenship High School Library / Commons / Cafeteria Renovation, Wolfforth, Texas[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Owner: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text] Frenship Independent School District[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Description: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]As part of a 2014 bond issue passed by the citizens of Wolfforth and Lubbock, Texas, the Frenship ISD administration was able to upgrade existing High School facilities to meet the on-going changes of the educational learning experience by renovating existing spaces.   A top priority was to take the existing cafeteria, library and secondary entry of Frenship High School and make these an all-day use area with high technology and collaborative learning experiences in an informal user-friendly setting.  To accomplish this, the existing secondary entry, which was adjacent to both the existing cafeteria and library, was renovated by removing the common wall to make the area function as a single space. ...

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Post High School, Post, Texas

[vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Project: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Post High School, Post, Texas[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Owner: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Post Independent School District[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Description: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Residents of rural Post, Texas, approved a bond issue to upgrade / replace existing school facilities.  BGR Architects was commissioned with designing a new one-story High School on a 3.3 acre site adjacent to the District’s Athletic Sports Arena.  BGR designed a 73,000 square foot facility, providing for all programmed curriculum / support space, while incorporating design features / materials that made the existing Arena and New High School become “one” structure.   The High School provides educational space for 450 students and includes a competition gymnasium, science lab / lecture rooms, a home life suite, art room, distant learning room, computer labs, media center / library, and a performing arts suite including state-of-the-art band hall, choir room,...

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Joan Y. Ervin Elementary School, Lubbock, Texas

[vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Project: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Joan Y. Ervin Elementary School, Lubbock, Texas[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Owner: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Lubbock Independent School District[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Description: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text] The new Joan Y. Ervin Elementary School campus was designed to consolidate two older school facilities that were outdated and inefficient.  BGR was tasked by Lubbock ISD with two primary objectives for the new facility:  1) to create an “old school” feel in the design, and 2) to bring a residential feel to the building.  The first objective was met by using a brick and stone look exterior.  The second objective was met with the use of residential features, such as pitched roof areas, so that the new 88,000 SF school building would be compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood.   The interior of the building is “kid friendly” with color way-finding and an elementary color...

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