SISD Support and Technology Building
Client Socorro Independent School District
Location El Paso, Texas
Area 49,000 SF
Budget $12,900,000 Million
The 49,00SF, two-story new building, adjacent to the current District Office Headquarters, called for a Master Plan Design to link both buildings. The new site plan design includes a “Green Oasis” space with native vegetation, and a walkway covered with canopies creating a more cohesive, campus-like environment. The master plan provides a majestic entrance to the complex ending in a roundabout with a drop-off area. The state-of-the-art Technology Building contains 2 learning centers with telescoping stage seating, and a flexitorium open space with folding partitions to allow the combination of these spaces into a large meeting room; 3 computer labs, also with folding partitions; a training library which doubles as a rest area for the staff of both buildings; 3 conference rooms/Board rooms, a kitchen/lounge with large fenestration viewing the green areas. The building floor plan design follows the WIFI symbol with the green space at the center of the space. The building design includes plenty of collaboration spaces promoting teamwork and synergies. The envelope’s main façade features efficient glazing systems and curtain wall protected by custom solar shading devices.