KAI Renovated DISD South Oak Cliff HS

A new, modern designed high school for students 

(Dallas, TX, Date) KAI, an integrated architectural, engineering and construction services firm providing design provided the architecture and engineering services has added the renovation and expansion of the DISD South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas, Texas to their extensive list of projects, aimed at transforming communities.

KAI’s team created the modern design for the expanded 264,000 square-foot building, $52 million project, with the goal in mind of helping the community by transforming the school into a safe, viable and 21^st century learning environment for the students of South Oak Cliff. Design features for the high school includes a new public entry, new student entry and gathering commons, new science labs, renovated classrooms, 2,000 seat competition gymnasium, 200 seat auxiliary gymnasium serving as storm shelter, weight room, performing and fine arts spaces and a multitude of indoor and outdoor collaborative learning spaces including two existing internal courtyards repurposed; one as an amphitheater and the other learning and outdoor gathering space.

“This is a new day for South Oak Cliff,” said KAI President Darren L. James. “Every detail of the renovated South Oak Cliff High School was designed to improve the quality of life for students, faculty and staff. KAI Enterprises’ mission is to not only build beautiful structures, but to improve the lives of the people who use them. We began with the vision of celebrating the academic excellence and athletic prowess that has embodied SOC through its storied history in preparation for current and future student scholars.”

About KAI Enterprises

KAI Enterprises is a national design and build firm providing delivery-oriented building solutions with a diverse portfolio of experience, in-house multi-discipline professionals, and expertise in both design and construction delivery. Founded in 1980, KAI has grown into one of the largest minority-owned firms in the AEC industry. For 40 years, KAI has been instrumental in transforming communities through its expertise in residential, commercial, K-12, higher education, healthcare, science and technology, aviation, mobility, sports and entertainment, government, water and community-focused projects. To learn more about KAI, visit www.kai-db.com.