Each of the two schools will encompass approximately 85,000 square feet of educational space. As imagined by Pfluger, both schools will feature interior courtyards that can also function as outdoor educational spaces. Taking a page from Elgin鈥檚 history as a city that was created by the Houston and Texas Central Railroad, Pfluger鈥檚 design for the schools鈥� interior features ceiling, flooring and lighting elements that offer a railroad motif. Furthemore, as Elgin is known as听鈥淭he Brick Capital of the Southwest,鈥� Pfluger also joined with Acme Elgin Plant to source brick materials for the two schools.听听

鈥淭rinity Ranch Elementary will provide students a safe and nurturing environment to learn and grow, fostering a sense of community and collaboration,鈥� Dr. Jana Rueter, Elgin ISD superintendent of schools, said of the second school now under construction. 鈥淓very student deserves access to engaging and innovative learning experiences so they will have choice and opportunity for their future. We are excited to celebrate this investment in our community and our children, and to see this new facility come to life.鈥�听

鈥淭hese schools are built around the guiding principles of care, community, collaboration and connection to the outdoors,鈥� said Jessica Molter, managing principal at Pfluger Architects鈥� Austin office. 鈥淏y optimizing the use of space and encouraging a closer connection between students and the natural world, the design creates more meaningful educational experiences for tomorrow鈥檚 leaders.鈥�

In a subsequent statement emailed to 麻豆福利网, Molter said that she and her design team wanted to ensure all core classrooms spaces were consistent and allowed in abundant natural light from the outside.听听听

鈥淭he colors and materials used throughout the building are as inviting and engaging as they are durable and practical,鈥� Molter said. 鈥淎t the main entrances, the wood-look soffit panel continues inside, welcoming visitors with its warm tones.听

鈥淚nside, the school鈥檚 purple color dominates the color palette to infuse the entire space with school pride. A neutral background of durable tile wainscotting and sustainable Linoleum flooring is accented with pops of purple in accent wall paint, acoustic panels and plumbing wall tile. In the cafeteria, an acoustic cloud ceiling is suspended below the purple painted structure above.鈥�听

In addition to its main location in Austin, Pfluger also has Texas offices in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Houston and Dallas.听听

Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Company is based in Houston.听听

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ELGIN, Texas鈥擜 groundbreaking ceremony was held by the Elgin Independent School District for its latest elementary school, to be called Trinity Ranch Elementary, located just off U.S. 290.听 Staff from Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam Inc. (LAN), the firm acting as the project鈥檚 program manager, were on hand for the event in addition to civic and school leaders.听 Pfluger Architects designed the new elementary school.

The school will serve 800 students, and feature an art room, music room, cafeteria, outdoor learning spaces, gymnasium and modern library.听 Trinity Ranch Elementary will be the Elgin ISD鈥檚 fifth elementary school when completed.听 The work is funded thanks to the district鈥檚 $190-million bond program, $33 million of which is going toward the construction of Trinity Ranch itself.

鈥淲e are honored to have been selected as the program manager for the Elgin ISD bond program and are excited to kick off the Trinity Ranch Elementary project,鈥� said Tim Strucely, LAN associate and program manager for the district鈥檚 bond program.听 鈥淥ur team is dedicated to delivering a high-quality facility that meets the needs of the district and the community.鈥�

鈥淭hese schools are built around the guiding principles of care, community, collaboration and connection to the outdoors,鈥� Jessica Molter, managing principal at Pfluger Architects鈥� Austin office, said in a statement released by the firm.听 鈥淏y optimizing the use of space and encouraging a closer connection between students and the natural world, the design creates more meaningful educational experiences for tomorrow鈥檚 leaders.鈥�

鈥淲e are thrilled to bring this new elementary school to the community,鈥� Dr. Jana Rueter, Elgin ISD superintendent, said at the groundbreaking.听 鈥淭rinity Ranch Elementary will provide students with a modern learning environment that is designed to support their academic and social-emotional growth.听 We are grateful to the Elgin community for their continued support and investment in our students’ futures.鈥�

LAN is working on various districtwide improvements for EISD including two new elementary schools as well as upgrades to Elgin High School.听 Trinity Ranch is due for completion in August 2025.

Elgin ISD encompasses more than 168 square miles in parts of Bastrop, Lee, and Travis Counties.

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