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’s history as a city that was created by the Houston and Texas Central Railroad, Pfluger’s design for the schools’ interior features ceiling, flooring and lighting elements that offer a railroad motif. Furthemore, as Elgin is known as��“The Brick Capital of the Southwest,” Pfluger also joined with Acme Elgin Plant to source brick materials for the two schools.����

“Trinity Ranch Elementary will provide students a safe and nurturing environment to learn and grow, fostering a sense of community and collaboration,” Dr. Jana Rueter, Elgin ISD superintendent of schools, said of the second school now under construction. “Every 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.”��

“These schools are built around the guiding principles of care, community, collaboration and connection to the outdoors,” said Jessica Molter, managing principal at Pfluger Architects’ Austin office. “By 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’s leaders.”

In a subsequent statement emailed to ���سԹ�, 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.������

“The colors and materials used throughout the building are as inviting and engaging as they are durable and practical,” Molter said. “At the main entrances, the wood-look soffit panel continues inside, welcoming visitors with its warm tones.��

“Inside, the school’s 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.”��

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

Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Company is based in Houston.����

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ELGIN, Texas—A 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.�� Staff from Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam Inc. (LAN), the firm acting as the project’s program manager, were on hand for the event in addition to civic and school leaders.�� 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.�� Trinity Ranch Elementary will be the Elgin ISD’s fifth elementary school when completed.�� The work is funded thanks to the district’s $190-million bond program, $33 million of which is going toward the construction of Trinity Ranch itself.

“We 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,” said Tim Strucely, LAN associate and program manager for the district’s bond program.�� “Our team is dedicated to delivering a high-quality facility that meets the needs of the district and the community.”

“These schools are built around the guiding principles of care, community, collaboration and connection to the outdoors,” Jessica Molter, managing principal at Pfluger Architects’ Austin office, said in a statement released by the firm.�� “By 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’s leaders.”

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

LAN is working on various districtwide improvements for EISD including two new elementary schools as well as upgrades to Elgin High School.�� 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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