From the 2022 Architectural Portfolio: Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders

Jurors awarded the facility a Combined Level Citation for its exemplary design.

Jan. 30, 2023

The new Ann Richards School in Austin, Texas, is a unique all-girls public school for grades six to 12. It provides students, staff and visitors an innovative and inspiring place developed with the school’s core values and distinctive STEM/maker culture in mind. Filled with natural light, common areas that flex for multiple uses, small breakout rooms, reflective nooks and creative design elements, this school maximizes its 15-acre site with a sustainable, intentional design. Features like the library’s spiral slide, shared art and engineering outdoor workspace and a courtyard overlooked by a heritage tree make the campus a memorable step on the journey to develop the skills necessary to pursue college educations and careers.

Read more about the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders and view a photo gallery at SchoolDesigns.com.