We strive to positively influence people’s lives through design.
With over 70 years of experience, we specialize in designing educational facilities and creative learning environments that serve their communities. Our buildings are crafted to inspire discovery and achievement, and we pride ourselves on creating forward-thinking, multi-functional spaces that stand the test of time.
What Clients Are Saying
“Our WRA team has been ethical, professional, and always available. I have been impressed with their vast architectural knowledge and their collaborative approach to the needs of our community. I believe WRA’s commitment to excellence and personal service puts them in a class all their own.”
— Richard Kolek
Superintendent of Schools, Johnson City ISD
“We highly recommend WRA without any reservations. They are knowledgeable, professional, and cooperative. Their ongoing communication was valuable in creating a building of which the District and community could be proud.”
— Dr. David Brown
Superintendent of Schools, Van Alstyne ISD
“We have had the pleasure of working with WRA for 13 years and we could not be more satisfied with their services. From the very beginning, WRA showed a strong commitment to our needs and goals. They listened carefully to our ideas and concerns, and worked closely with us to develop a plan that would meet our needs while staying within our budget. I highly recommend WRA to anyone in need of a school architectural firm that is knowledgeable, professional, and truly committed to excellence.”
— Renee Smith-Faulkner
Superintendent of Schools, Castleberry ISD
Areas of Expertise
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We understand that the Next Generation school must respond to the fact that students are individuals, and that they learn in different ways, at different rates. Students are stimulated by variety, and the school environment must enhance the learning experience, not be a hindrance.
We design schools that take into consideration what is best for your community. Every community is different and needs schools that reflect the character of the community. We gather input from community members, teachers, parents and even students.
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WRA performs Interior Design in-house. WRA's philosophy is that interior design is integral with the architecture. From the beginning, we have a view in mind of the eventual interior spaces. For WRA, creating an uplifting interior environment conducive to instruction and learning is more than picking a carpet style and paint color. It's creating a timeless learning environment that engages students each and every day.
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A school district benefits from a better design, a more thorough set of contract documents, and a better building when the architect uses technology to the fullest advantage. WRA Architects stays committed to incorporating the latest proven technologies in order to provide the most complete, efficient, and reliable service to our school district clients.
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Bond planning and bond election public relations are a large part of WRA’s services for our clients. With a 95% bond success rate on more than 100 bond elections over the past 30 years and totaling more than $9 billion.
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WRA assists the school district with technical evaluations of existing facilities, helping assess the effectiveness and usability of current facilities. These studies may be specific project-based analyses, or they may be general needs-based studies across the district. WRA facility assessments produce measurable results for six categories; educational appropriateness, safety and health, accessibility, efficiency, flexibility, and appearance.
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Projecting your District's needs from both an enrollment and instructional basis for the next 10-15 years provides a clearer vision of the long-term use and layout of your facilities. This helps prevent a misstep in the first phase of the proposed building process.
Browse Our Portfolio
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![WRA Architects: Irving ISD Magda A. Hernandez Institute of Professional Development and Wellness Center (MAHI) Exterior]()
IRVING ISD
Magda A. Hernandez Institute of Professional Development and Wellness Center (MAHI)
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![WRA Architects: Van Alstyne ISD Van Alstyne High School Exterior]()
VAN ALSTYNE ISD
Van Alstyne High School
