From the 2025 Architectural Portfolio: Tennyson Middle School
Highlights
- Designed with resilience in mind, the school emphasizes overcoming obstacles and continuous effort over perfection.
- The environment encourages students to show up, do their best, and thrive regardless of circumstances.
The 16-acre site in Waco, Texas, was home to the existing Tennyson Middle School facility, which remained occupied and operational throughout construction.The school supports project-based learning, CTE programs, performing and fine arts, athletics and flexible academic collaboration. Its design creates an environment that inspires commitment to student excellence, consistency in showing up and courage to persevere through adversity. Designed with resiliency in mind, the school embodies the theme of overcoming obstacles to thrive in any circumstance. It shows students that it’s not about perfection; it’s about showing up and doing your best every day.
Read more about Tennyson Middle and view a photo gallery at SchoolDesigns.com.