hatch + ulland owena r c h i t e c t s

educational facil it ies

hatch + ulland owena r c h i t e c t s

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Since 1978 , our commitment to strong, vibrant communities has inspired a wide range of distinctive yet accessible projects throughout Texas and the nation, reflecting our belief that effective planning and architecture reach across economic and social boundaries to touch all who experience them. While we are well-known for being involved with some of Austin’s most iconic institutions over the years such as Whole Foods Market, we take great pride in our civic projects, in particular, the schools, libraries and public spaces that create the setting for community life.

Whether public or private, we favor timeless projects designed with an eye, not on the latest architectural trend or signature style, but on the special needs of our clients and the community at large. As active members of Austin’s “Green Building” program, we are keenly aware of environmental issues and strive to create buildings that enhance the health and well being of both the earth and its inhabitants. We were the architects for Austin’s first large scale, commercial “green” building – the first Whole Foods Market and Corporate Headquarters at 6th and Lamar. All of our projects are guided by the ethical and far-reaching applications of sustainability. The images in this book demonstrate an abbreviated look at the of some of our more recent endeavors in civic works, in particular, schools and libraries.

acton scHool of Business

The Acton School of Business offers an intensive one-year MBA in Entrepreneurship Program. hatch + ulland owen architects provided complete architectural services for Phase I of the new campus which includes a 10,500 sq. ft. two-story red brick and stone building oriented to maximize views of downtown Austin and Lady Bird Lake. The main features of the building are a state-of-the-art classroom which seats 50 students and a 2,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose study area. The classroom is the only one of its kind in the country featuring audiovisual equipment that will record and playback all the dynamic interactions between the students and the teachers. The campus also features terraces overlooking the lake and cityscape, a break room, administration offices, a conference room and numerous break-out study areas for the students. The Acton School of Business campus is an excellent example of the merging of contemporary and traditional architecture.

Houston Gateway Academy

Houston Gateway Academy’s Bowie campus is our largest charter school project currently under construction. This new campus is a 73,000+ square foot, K-12 school designed for the expanding charter school in Houston, Texas. The urban lot for the Bowie Campus forced us to pack a lot of program into a tight space, resulting in two floors of classrooms topped by a roof-top playground. Part of the design challenge was to make sure the “school house” was scaled appropriately to fit into the neighborhood context, with single family residential homes across the street on two sides and across another street from the neighborhood church. This was accomplished by the use of a sloping metal roof at the perimeter and the permanence and character of a brick/masonry facade. The completed building will be seeking LEED Certification.

Twin Oaks L ibrary

Another noteworthy project is the Twin Oaks Library in South Austin. This modern and sustainably designed 10,000 sf branch library features a dramatic entry vestibule, a large main reading area, separate reading rooms for youth and children, and a community meeting room. A variety of sustainable design strategies are employed throughout the project including a 25.2 kW photovoltaic system that is expected to generate approximately 32,000 kilowatt hours annually (power sufficient for about three standard sized homes), large roof overhangs, a daylight responsive lighting control system, and a rainwater harvesting system. Additionally, bricks salvaged from the old South Austin Post Office building were used in the new building and the use of reclaimed Douglas Fir timbers saved the equivalent of about 30 large trees. The building itself occupies less than half of what used to be the fully paved site of the old post office. In its place, in addition to the new building, is a neighborhood pocket park, amphitheater, inviting landscaping, and rows of shade trees.

McKinney RoughsEnvironmental Education Facility

Bastrop, Texas

Lakel ine Learning Centerat Lakeline Station Apartments

Austin, Texas

Acton AcademyK-12 Private School in Austin, Texas

The Goddard SchoolEarly Childhood Education

Round Rock, Texas

Meredith Learning CenterCommunity Learning Center at M Station in Austin, Texas

TOM HATCH, faia

Tom Hatch has amassed an extensive and varied background while practicing architecture since 1975 and then founding the firm in 1978. He has worked on a tremendous variety of projects, ranging from a variety of retail projects and offices, to public institutional buildings such as schools and libraries, to large multifamily projects, rural retreats and custom private residences.

In 2008, Tom was honored with the John V. Nyfeler, FAIA Community Service Award and in 2011, he was elevated to Fellowship in the American Institute of Architects. Most recently, in 2013, he received the James D. Pfluger Community Services Award for his work and advocacy of community based and affordable housing designs.

eRiK ulland, Ra + leed

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As a licensed architect since 1994, Erik has a comprehensive background in both commercial and residential architecture and design which includes multi-million dollar office complexes, schools and libraries, and mixed use multi-family developments. Additionally, his extensive experience varies from carefully crafted custom homes to large scale multi-discipline project management, civic and design-build projects.

Collaborative teamwork is the foundation of Erik’s project management skills. He listens to the client and works within the budget as well as inherent environmental and governmental constraints. He believes the best results are realized when the owner and the architect work in tandem to develop a project that truly integrates the owner’s desires, innovative design and environmental responsibility.

RANDALL OWEN, RA + leed

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Randall began his career in architecture in 1993. He specializes in commercial design and development including retail shopping centers and tenant improvements, restaurants, bars, flex-office space and warehouse buildings. He prides himself on being able to take “off-the-shelf” and readily available products and use them in innovative ways.

Randall works closely with contractors and welcomes the challenge of problem solving in the field. In this way, he can help to maintain the integrity of the design and the quality of the project.

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