Architectural Significance in Metal Buildings: KIPP Texas Somos Campus

The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has published “KIPP Texas Somos Campus,” the latest addition to its Architectural Significance in Metal Buildings series. This 24-page folio adds to MBMA’s library of free, downloadable resources for architectural students and their professors. It explores the design and construction of the three metal buildings that make up the KIPP charter school campus in San Antonio, Texas. The folio, along with all the MBMA student resources, is available at https://www.mbmaeducation.org/resources/.

“The 11th release in this series showcases another example of the incredible possibilities of metal building systems,” says Tony Bouquot, MBMA general manager. “By looking at the design goals, priorities and outcomes for each facility, we’ve created a valuable tool for educators and their students.”

MBMA created the KIPP Somos TX folio in coordination with Gensler, Linbeck Group, LLC, and KIPP Texas Public Schools. It includes:

• Exclusive interviews with architect Robert Bradford of Gensler, Linbeck’s Allston Marble, and others involved in the campus’ completion.
• Project design insights for the three metal buildings that make up the campus: a 91,000-square-foot college preparatory school, a 13,265-square-foot gymnasium, and a 75,400-square-foot elementary school. 
• Objectives and goals for the project, including cost effectiveness, speed of construction, durability and resilience, and flexibility, all hallmarks of metal building systems.
• Abundant photos, drawings and graphics that illustrate phases/elements of the building process.

Download a free copy here.