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• UC Berkeley, the Innovative Genomics Institute,听Bakar听Labs听and Turner Construction听marked听the groundbreaking of the IGI-Bakar Labs building听on July 1.听
• The project will add laboratory,听research听and collaboration space for genomics researchers and emerging biotechnology companies.听
• The building is planned as a cornerstone of Berkeley鈥檚 Innovation Zone and will support CRISPR-based research and life science startups.听
• The July 1 announcement听identifies听Weiss/Manfredi as lead design architect and DGA as executive architect.

BERKELEY, Calif. 鈥斕齌he University of California,听Berkeley听(UC Berkeley)听has broken ground on the Innovative Genomics Institute-Bakar Labs building,听advancing a major life sciences project intended to connect academic research,听entrepreneurship听and biotechnology growth.听

The facility, designed by lead architect Weiss/Manfredi and executive architect DGA will provide laboratory, research and collaboration space for the Innovative Genomics Institute and Bakar Labs, supporting genome engineering research and companies moving from incubation into larger-scale operations.听

The groundbreaking brought together听builder听Turner听Construction as well as representatives from听UC Berkeley, the Innovative Genomics Institute, Bakar Labs,听project听partners,听researchers听and community leader听to celebrate the听significant milestone for one of the Bay Area鈥檚 major life sciences developments.听

鈥淭his groundbreaking is a celebration of partnership,鈥� said Manu Garg,听Project听Executive for Turner, according to听. 鈥淧rojects of this significance are only possible when owners, designers, builders, researchers, and community stakeholders come together around a common vision. We are honored to work alongside UC Berkeley, the Innovative Genomics Institute, Bakar Labs, and the entire project team to help create a facility that will empower the next generation of scientific breakthroughs.鈥�听

The building is expected to become part of Berkeley鈥檚 Innovation Zone and further strengthen the city鈥檚 role in biotechnology and climate-focused research. Turner said the project reflects years of planning and collaboration among UC Berkeley, IGI, Bakar Labs, philanthropic supporters, architects Weiss/Manfredi and DGA, engineers,听consultants听and construction partners.听

When complete, the new building will support IGI鈥檚 genomics research and Bakar Labs鈥� network of emerging biotechnology companies. Turner said the facility will expand capacity for CRISPR-based research while creating infrastructure for life science startups moving from early-stage incubation to growth.听

鈥淭his is a pivotal moment for genome engineering around the world, and the IGI and UC Berkeley are at the leading edge,鈥� said Jennifer Doudna, founder of IGI and Nobel laureate, according to听. 鈥淭his new building is an exciting opportunity to grow the longtime partnership between the IGI and Bakar Labs, and to show the power of combining impact-driven research and entrepreneurship in one space.鈥�听

For Berkeley, Turner said the project听represents听an investment in innovation, economic听development听and opportunity by creating space where researchers, entrepreneurs and emerging biotech companies can collaborate in听close proximity.听

Turner said the facility is intended to help discoveries made in Berkeley continue to grow and scale within the city. The groundbreaking marks the start of construction on a project positioned to support scientists, entrepreneurs and innovators working on research and technologies with broad potential impact.听

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HILLSBOROUGH, Calif. 鈥� Hillsborough City School District (HCSD) recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a major redevelopment project at Crocker Middle School. Designed by Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA) and being built by Blach Construction (Blach), the new Multipurpose and Administration Buildings will modernize outdated facilities for the campus鈥檚 450 students in grades sixth through eighth. Van Pelt Construction Services (VPCS) serves as program and construction manager.

“We are thrilled to begin construction on these new facilities, a critical investment for our students and staff,” said HCSD Superintendent Ana de Arce. “These modern and adaptable spaces will provide the backbone by which the campus functions, reflecting the district鈥檚 dedication to our community鈥檚 future. We would like to thank the community for its support of local bond measures that make facilities upgrades a reality, as well as our dedicated project team.鈥�

The new Multipurpose Building (MPR) will replace the school鈥檚 existing kitchen, stage, and assembly space. The facility is set to include a raised performance space, a meal servery, and a warming kitchen. A center piece of the project, a retractable back wall will open directly out to the campus鈥檚 new expansive outdoor courtyard. This student quad will serve as a flexible gathering space for lunch, performances, school events, and community activities, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor learning and gathering spaces.

“Alongside HCSD, Blach and Van Pelt, we are honored to contribute to this project that will replace some of the school鈥檚 more outdated facilities with contemporary, flexible, and cohesive environments,鈥� said Lyanne Schuster, principal and studio lead at QKA. 鈥淭hese new facilities are designed to foster collaboration and gathering, ensuring the long-term success of the Crocker Middle School campus.”

The project also includes a new Administration Building, connected to the MPR by a covered walkway. In addition to administrative offices, a nurse’s station, and a reception area, the building will feature a courtyard and partial roof terrace that expand the campus’s outdoor gathering spaces.

“This project illustrates how building success is driven by strong partnerships between the district, and project and construction management teams,” said Blach Construction Project Director Dean Leyshock. “By prioritizing a safe, streamlined process, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, modern facilities for faculty and students.鈥�

Funded by Local Bond Measure H, construction of the 17,000 square-feet of new facilities is projected to conclude in Winter 2027.

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. 鈥� Western Kentucky University has reached financial close on a $350 million public-private partnership aimed at transforming its campus housing portfolio, marking the largest residential investment in the university鈥檚 history.听

The initiative, known as Elevate WKU, is a long-term partnership between WKU, Gilbane Development, the Collegiate Housing听Foundation听and other project partners. University officials say the project will modernize aging residence halls, improve student living听environments听and support future enrollment and retention goals. Financial close follows approvals by the WKU Board of Regents on April 24 and the Kentucky Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee on April 27.听

The partnership听utilizes听a 50-year ground lease structure that allows the university to听leverage听private-sector financing and development听expertise听while听maintaining听oversight of the听student听residential experience.听Under the arrangement, WKU will enter into a ground lease with the Collegiate Housing Foundation, a nonprofit organization that will serve as the owner and borrower for the project.听The organization鈥檚 nonprofit status allows the project to qualify for tax-exempt financing, reducing borrowing costs.听

Approximately $350 million in tax-exempt and taxable revenue bonds will fund the first phase of the initiative. According to WKU, the university will not be responsible for debt service on the bonds. Instead, revenue generated through student housing fees will be used to repay project debt. Any surplus revenue听remaining听after debt obligations and maintenance reserves are met will be returned to the university.听

The first phase includes听acquiring听the university鈥檚 existing housing facilities from the Student Life Foundation and replacing aging housing infrastructure with new residential communities. Plans call for the demolition of Douglas-Keen and Hugh-Poland halls, as well as a nearby dining facility, to make way for a new residence hall and dining complex.听

The new development will provide approximately 1,000 beds and is scheduled to break ground in fall 2026, with completion听anticipated听for fall 2028. In addition to new construction, improvements are planned for existing housing facilities across campus.听

The Student Life Foundation will separately oversee the demolition of Hilltopper Hall, which university officials determined is beyond repair. Normal Hall and Regents Hall are currently undergoing repairs and will eventually be transferred to the Collegiate Housing Foundation once renovations are complete.听

Project leaders said the broader initiative will modernize WKU鈥檚 residential offerings over time, including the gradual replacement of traditional community-bathroom residence halls with suite-style accommodations. Planned amenities include collaborative study lounges, community gathering spaces, living-learning听communities听and a central dining facility intended to support student engagement.听

University President Timothy C. Caboni described the project as a significant investment in the student experience. In statements released by both the university and project partners, Caboni said the initiative will provide modern housing while听maintaining听affordability for students.听

Under the partnership structure, WKU will听retain听authority over residential life programming and student experience decisions through a shared governance model. Inwood Management will oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of the housing portfolio while working alongside the university鈥檚 Residence Life team.听

University officials cited research听indicating听that students living in intentional, on-campus residential environments often experience stronger academic outcomes and higher retention rates. They said the Elevate WKU initiative is intended to ensure campus infrastructure supports student success while addressing long-term housing needs.听

The project is expected to serve as the foundation for a broader, multi-phase effort to modernize campus housing and residential life at WKU in the coming decades.

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• Vanderbilt University marked the topping out of a new right-field structure at Hawkins Field on June 16.听听
• The addition will include private suites, premium seating, two new听bars听and a new player pitching lab.听听
• When complete, the project will include about听50,000 square feet听of new or enhanced space.听听
• Construction is scheduled to continue through the offseason, with completion expected during the听VandyBoys鈥� 2027 season.听听

NASHVILLE, Tenn. 鈥� Vanderbilt University marked a major construction milestone at Hawkins Field with a June 16 topping out ceremony for the ballpark鈥檚 new right-field structure.听

The project is designed to expand the fan experience and strengthen player development resources at the baseball stadium, which opened in 2002.听

The right-field addition will house private suites, premium seating, two new bars and a player pitching lab. Vanderbilt said the project will听ultimately expand听the Hawkins Field footprint to approximately听50,000 square feet听of new or improved space, including student-athlete resources, added capacity, premium seating and expanded food and beverage options.听

At the ceremony, Vanderbilt leaders framed the work as both a facilities upgrade and an extension of the baseball program鈥檚 identity.听听

鈥淵ou can build a baseball diamond pretty much anywhere, but it takes more than chalk lines and a fence to make that ballpark part of the community,鈥� Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice听Storey听Lee said at the ceremony, according to听. 鈥淎t Vanderbilt, Hawkins Field is a part of who we are, reflecting our best collaborative traditions and boldest championship ambitions.鈥�听

The project also includes more than听10,000 square feet听dedicated to a new weight room and pitching听lab,听a听component听Vanderbilt said is intended to prioritize player development alongside the upgraded spectator amenities.听

Coach Tim Corbin said the project is intended to give the facility a distinct Vanderbilt identity.听听

鈥淲e听don鈥檛听want this to look like any other ballpark in our conference. We want people who come to the ballpark to know that this is Vanderbilt,鈥� Corbin said, according to听. 鈥淲e鈥檒l be back in Omaha [for the College World Series], and this project will help us move in that direction.鈥�听

Construction will continue throughout the offseason, and Vanderbilt expects the project to be completed during the听VandyBoys鈥� 2027 season.听

The current work follows听previous听Hawkins Field renovations. Vanderbilt said a 2016 capstone gift from former听VandyBoys听player听and AL Cy Young winner David Price helped launch a campaign that delivered existing infrastructure, including hitting facilities, a听classroom听and an alumni locker room.听

The Hawkins Field project is part of the broader Vandy United growth initiative, which supports major facilities and operational improvements for Vanderbilt athletic programs.听

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• UNC-Chapel Hill鈥檚 Board of Trustees selected Ayers Saint Gross to lead the master planning process for the Carolina North campus expansion.听
• The听selection听comes as UNC launches a new stakeholder advisory committee intended to provide public-facing feedback on access,听innovation听and community integration.听
• UNC says the advisory committee will meet in public forums every two months and is advisory only, with no decision-making authority.听
• Carolina North is planned as a 230-acre 鈥渓ive, work, play and learning鈥� district on听University-owned land along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.听

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. 鈥� In May, UNC-Chapel Hill made progress听on its Carolina North campus expansion project, naming a stakeholder advisory committee and selecting a master听plan听designer听to help shape the project鈥檚 layout,听infrastructure听and phased development.听

The University announced the creation of the Carolina North Stakeholder Advisory Committee, a group of representatives from the University, community,听alumni听and students charged with providing feedback on how the 230-acre expansion aligns access,听innovation听and community integration,听.听

鈥淐arolina North is a generational opportunity to build on our mission, our values and our responsibility to serve the state of North Carolina,鈥� Chancellor Lee H. Roberts said,听.听

UNC said the committee will meet in public forums every two months and听emphasized听the group is advisory only and does not have decision-making authority.听Two days after the committee announcement, the UNC Board of Trustees unanimously selected Ayers Saint Gross, a Maryland-based firm, as the master plan designer for Carolina North after reviewing 17 proposals.听

Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Nate Knuffman told trustees the firm showed 鈥渟trong alignment鈥� with the University鈥檚 request for qualifications and will help develop a land-use plan for the site,听.听

The firm鈥檚 scope includes a traffic impact analysis, drainage study, concept plans for utilities and sustainability benchmarks, with the master planning process expected to take 12 to 14 months. UNC previously worked with Ayers Saint Gross on the University鈥檚 2019 physical master plan.听

On the Carolina North听project听website, UNC describes the project as its largest campus expansion since its founding, covering听230 acres听of 鈥渓ive, work, play and learning鈥� spaces. The planned first phase includes shared spaces for learning and community, research and bioengineering facilities, student and family housing, and retail,听dining听and entertainment.听

This article is based on reporting originally published by UNC-Chapel Hill on May 12, 2026; reporting originally published by Chapelboro.com on May 14, 2026; and project details published on the Carolina North website.听

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EL PASO, Texas 鈥� Students at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) will soon live in a state-of-the-art residence hall equipped with a fitness center and brand-new dining facility near the center of campus. University officials recently broke ground on a new $102 million complex, named Miner Crossing, that will provide a much-needed expansion of UTEP鈥檚 on-campus housing.听

鈥淭his will be a traditional freshman dorm with an integrated dining hall at a reasonable price for our students and their families,鈥� said UTEP President Heather Wilson in a statement. 鈥淲ith more and more students applying to UTEP from beyond West Texas, we need to expand our on-campus housing.鈥�听

The new 155,500-square-foot facility will add approximately 507 new beds in single and double occupancy rooms. The five-story residence hall will be听located听on the north side of the track at Kidd Field.听

The complex includes a new 22,000-square-foot dining room with seating for 400 guests, serving more than 1,400 meals per day. It will be equipped with a full kitchen, bakery, allergen-free zone, pizza听oven听and office spaces for staff. Students will have the听option听to choose from 11 food stations, including a salad bar, deli, grill, pizza听station听and ice cream bar.听

Study rooms and open study nooks will be听located听throughout the building, as well as a first-floor amenity space with a gaming area, living room,听a multi-purpose space and a mailroom. A 1,350-square-foot fitness center will include a mixture of cardio equipment and free weights.听

The exterior of the building will reflect UTEP鈥檚 distinctive Bhutanese architectural style, complemented by native Chihuahuan desert plant landscaping designed by Ten Eyck Landscape Architects. The firm is also behind the decorative courtyard and breezeway that will sit on the south side of the building, connecting the housing facility to Kidd Field.听

The building was designed by Ayers Saint Gross and is being built by Sundt Construction.听听

鈥淭his new housing option will allow students to be fully integrated with campus life,鈥� said Catie McCorry-Andalis, Ed.D., Vice President of Student Affairs, in a statement. 鈥淪tudents can easily access the track for exercise; the Union for additional dining options; and classes.鈥�听

Construction will take about two听years听and the dorm will be complete and available for students in the Fall 2028 semester. UTEP has 1,000 beds on campus currently and has had a waiting list for housing for the last four years.听

The project team also includes Project Control and PC Sports听and Mijares Mora Architects Inc.听

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By Sarah Clow

糖心少女 attended on June 2 at the Omni Hotel in Los Angeles, the organization鈥檚 first conference dedicated entirely to K-12. The event brought together school district leaders, architects, contractors and investors to address the funding, design and delivery challenges reshaping school campuses across the region.

From Bond to Building: Funding, Procurement and Delivering K-12 Projects in a High-Cost Environment

Financing K-12 construction in California is complex. Bond dollars are tightly earmarked, and districts are responsible for keeping both the community and industry informed on how those funds are being used. Regulatory hurdles, namely with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) and the Department of Finance for state-funded projects, continue to slow timelines, and panelists stressed that planning needs to start earlier to absorb those delays.

Alternative delivery methods like design-build offer real opportunity in K-12, but early collaboration between project teams is essential. The strategies that impact goals, timelines and funding need to be established from the outset.

As for what鈥檚 getting built, modernization is the dominant story. From Long Beach to Santa Monica, existing school facilities are approaching 70 years old. Seismic upgrades, sustainable renovations, Universal TK facilities, and investments in gyms, arts and experiential learning spaces are driving the current project pipeline. Building on active campuses remains one of the industry鈥檚 most persistent challenges. Panelists described it as 鈥渇ixing the plane while flying,鈥� with early phasing plans and community engagement strategies being critical to keeping projects on track.

Speakers in this session included Carey Upton, Chief Operations Officer at Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District; Kate Hirsh, Co-Head and Managing Director of Healthcare + Education at Turner Impact Capital; Tracy Nishihira, Executive Director of Facilities Development & Planning at Long Beach Unified School District; Brooke Murray, Director of Facilities Planning & Operations at Ontario-Montclair School District; and Dave Amudson, Project Executive at C.W. Driver Companies.

The Future of Southern California K-12 Learning Environments: Safety, Flexibility, Technology and Student Experience

Declining enrollment is reshaping how districts think about their facilities 鈥� and panelists argued that it needs to reshape how they think about their communities. Schools serve more than current students, and long-term planning needs to reflect that.

On technology, the message was practical: build for flexibility now, and design spaces that can accommodate upgrades without full retrofits down the line. Educators also need proper training to make technology investments worthwhile. Inclusive design was another priority, with several Southern California districts committed to integrating special education facilities into every school so families can keep children enrolled at their neighborhood campus.

Safety generated the day鈥檚 most candid conversation. The ideal of open, community-welcoming campuses is in direct tension with today鈥檚 security requirements. Fencing, controlled access and fortified perimeters are becoming standard. The design challenge is making those elements feel considered rather than institutional. Panelists favored modern security detection technology over traditional metal detectors and emphasized that transparency and sightlines remain important tools for creating environments where students feel secure.

Underlying all of it was a call for deeper community engagement. The best school facilities are designed for the people they serve, and that requires understanding what matters to each community from the very start.

Speakers in this session included Alix Walsh O鈥橞rien, FAIA, Deputy Chief Facilities Executive at Los Angeles Unified School District; Kelvin Okino, Executive Director of Facilities and Construction at Irvine Unified School District; Anney Hall, Principal at Lionakis; and Jerry Lam, Principal at Lam + Tea Engineering.

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THORNTON, Colo. 鈥� Adams 12 Five Star Schools celebrated the official groundbreaking for the new Thornton High School on Tuesday, May 19, marking a major milestone in the district鈥檚 voter-approved 2024 bond program and the future of one of the district鈥檚 longest-standing high school communities.听

鈥淭oday’s groundbreaking is about honoring history, while looking ahead to new chapters,鈥� said Thornton High School Principal Charles Arellano, a Thornton High alumnus, according to a statement from the district. 鈥淭he new Thornton High School will create new opportunities for students and staff and will also carry over the pride, the relationships and the rich traditions that make the school so special.鈥�听

The new Thornton High School is one of the core projects included in the district鈥檚 2024 bond, which was approved by voters to support investments in schools throughout the district.听

Construction begins this month and will be completed in phases, allowing Thornton High School to continue serving students while the new building is constructed. The first wing of the new school is scheduled to open in summer 2028. The second wing is scheduled to be completed in winter 2029, with the completed building ready for students in fall 2030.听

The project will replace the existing Thornton High School with a modern learning environment designed to support current and future students while honoring the school鈥檚 history and deep community ties. Student leaders from Thornton Elementary, a Thornton High feeder school, also听participated听in the ceremony,听representing听future Trojans who could be among the first students to attend the fully completed new school.听

On the project website, Treanor noted that the design team listened closely to what project stakeholders loved, hoped for and felt was missing from the current Thornton High School facility. That feedback ultimately shaped the design. 听

鈥淲hat鈥檚听emerged is not just a school but a cultural hub: a welcoming, inclusive space that honors tradition and fosters innovation,鈥� the firm said.听鈥淭ogether,听we鈥檙e听creating a place of pride that honors the school鈥檚 rich heritage and paves the way for a bold, bright future.鈥�听

From open, light-filled spaces that invite collaboration to听features听that promote academic growth, student confidence,听accessibility听and wellness, the new THS is designed to support the whole student.听听

The design was intentionally developed to support听six听core听career and technical education (CTE)听pathways:听听

1. Advanced Manufacturing
2. Media Arts and Entertainment
3. Computer Science and Digital Technology听
4. Culinary and Consumer Science
5. Business and Entrepreneurship
6. Interpretation and Translation Services

These听educational pathways听are听woven into the layout, creating opportunities for听hands-on learning spaces where students explore real-world skills and discover their passions, according to Treanor.听The new curriculum is designed to accommodate the full spectrum of students who attend THS, including those听seeking听to build skills and enter the workforce听immediately听after graduation, as well as students planning to pursue higher education.听听

The project team also includes Accenture and Adolfson & Peterson Construction.听

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• CESD鈥檚 new campus will feature a combined 86,000 square feet of learning space that celebrates Biltmore Prep鈥檚 dual immersion learning model听

• Through a phased approach, the campus will remain fully operational during construction of new buildings.听

• The project is scheduled to be completed in Winter 2027, with students transitioning to new classrooms in time for the 2027-2028 school year.听

PHOENIX听鈥� Creighton Elementary School District (Creighton) recently broke ground on a comprehensive campus replacement project for Biltmore Preparatory Academy in Phoenix, which will provide entirely new infrastructure to accommodate increased student populations and modernized, collaborative learning. Designed by SPS+ Architects and being constructed by McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (McCarthy), the project听aims to celebrate the unique biliterate learning culture and rich history of the Biltmore Prep community through a redefined campus design.听

District leaders described the听project听(Creighton鈥檚 first-ever active campus rebuild)听as听a historic milestone for听the听community.听听

鈥淥ur priority is ensuring that our students听remain safely engaged in their learning without missing a beat, even as a brand-new future rises right beside them,鈥� the district shared in a statement.听鈥淲e听aren’t听just building classrooms; we are creating a space that celebrates our rich, biliterate culture and mirrors the vibrancy of the Latin American heritages we honor every day.鈥�听

Biltmore Prep鈥檚 reimagined campus will听include a听brand-new administration and cafeteria building, and a two-story elementary classroom building with modernized K-5 classrooms. With its dual immersion teaching model, where students transition from English to Spanish learning throughout the week, every space has been thoughtfully designed with color and texture tied to the language of instruction. Students will associate the physical learning environment with the learning content.听

The two-story middle school building will house all sixth through eighth grade classes, featuring听a state-of-the-art media and learning center, hands-on STEM labs,听a maker听space, and dedicated rooms for music and the arts. The crown jewel is a 鈥榣earning stair鈥� 鈥� a large amphitheater-style staircase designed to provide flexible reading spaces, group听work听and collaboration for students.听

Each building will feature distinct, vibrant collaboration spaces, equipped with flexible seating to encourage students to engage in bilingual conversations and create opportunities for inspiration and creativity within these multicultural areas.听

Tying it all together, the campus will make听great use听of its existing multipurpose gymnasium (built in 2019) as a central hub for play and gathering throughout construction. All four buildings will frame a stunning central courtyard anchored by a larger outdoor learning stair as a key architectural feature, cascading from the second story of the elementary building into the courtyard. This feature will provide opportunities for outdoor classes, student performances, assemblies, and parent-teacher events.听

“The Creighton District started the project with a lofty goal, to go beyond the surface and embody biliteracy at a deeper level, in materials, spatial relations and site planning,鈥� said Morgan Ellis, K-12听Director at SPS+ Architects. 鈥淎s an architect, these are the projects we dream of.”听

The project听will also embrace opportunities to engage with students and staff in both Spanish and English,听as all communication and signage surrounding the project will be conducted in both languages.听

鈥淢cCarthy has had the honor of walking these halls, supporting this campus, and being a part of this community for years, and we are excited about this next chapter for BPA,鈥澨齭aid Project Director Paul Kubik.听鈥淓very time we take on a campus rebuild, we have the privilege of becoming ingrained into the school鈥檚 culture, and that runs especially deep here.鈥�听

With the project scheduled to complete around November 2027, the newly reimagined Biltmore Prep will celebrate the long-standing culture of the community while expanding the school鈥檚 capacity from听nearly 500听students and 60 staff to听roughly 750听students and 75 staff.听

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