From the 2024 Architectural Portfolio: Career Institute North

After a tornado ripped through Northwest Dallas in October 2019, Walnut Hill Elementary was left in ruins. The Dallas district saw an opportunity to transform the site into Career Institute North. The facility offers programs in fields such as aviation, automotive technology, health care and software development. The new facility retained elements of Walnut Hill Elementary’s 1920s Mediterranean-style architecture. The design incorporates similar materials and colors, including a white color palette and terra-cotta panels. The renovation also emphasized sustainability. About 5,200 tons of materials were diverted from landfills.

Read more about Career Insitute North and view a photo gallery at SchoolDesigns.com.