STEM Lab & Technology Excellence Center

Mesquite Independent School District

TECHNOLOGY USE IN SCHOOLS

Conversion of U.S. Army Reserve Armory into a STEM Academy, Video Production and Broadcast Studios, and District offices. The 24,000 square foot building was built as an armory with a rifle range, and other industrial-grade space. WRA's role included coordination between departments and designing solutions to the various requirements. Includes the District I.T. department receiving and distribution center. Design included robust sound isolation in the Video Production and Broadcast Studio due to adjacent railroad.

PROJECT SCOPE:

Size: 24,000 SF

Budget: $4,200,000

Completion Date: July 2013

Location: Mesquite, Texas

OWNER:

Mesquite Independent School District

CONTRACTOR:

Pogue Construction

WHEN WHO YOU WORK WITH MATTERS

“WRA has been an exceptional partner to Mesquite ISD over many decades. Their vision and work have been very positive. On renovations, they meet every expectation to keep the school open and safe throughout construction while minimizing disruptions to staff and students in the classrooms.”