Career Institute North
Dallas, TX
Fall 2023
The original Walnut Hill Elementary on Midway Road in Dallas sustained major tornado damage in October 2019, rendering the entire building unusable. The project converted the existing 55,000 SF elementary school into a career institute for students in grades 9 through 12.
The scope included selective demolition, a complete renovation of the building, and 110,000 square feet of new construction. The institute now prepares students for careers in aviation, automotive technology, EMT, firefighting, culinary arts, robotics, facilities maintenance, healthcare, dental assisting, mechatronics, cybersecurity, software development, building construction, carpentry, welding, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and architecture and interior design. The facility operates as a satellite campus, serving 1,600 students from five high schools each day.
| Project Name | Career Institute North |
| Size | 165,000 SF |
| Budget | $60,000,000 |
| Completion Date | Fall 2023 |
| Location | Dallas, Texas |
| Owner | Dallas Independent School District |
| Contractor | Turner Construction & Source Building Group |
Awards
| 2025 Stars of Distinction in Design, Value, Community, Planning, and Transformation (TASA/TASB)
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By preserving the original 1930s Spanish/Mediterranean-style façade, the project pays tribute to its history while redefining the future as a high-tech CTE hub. CI North’s design seamlessly integrates architectural heritage with contemporary function.
