Dunbar High School’s common spaces will be renovated to create collaboration spaces for learning and student interaction. Moderate renovations will be applied to various locations within the school to meet the twenty-first century learning model. Renovations will include reclaiming or repurposing space to support Career and Technical Education.
KEY INFORMATION
Trustee
Quinton "Q" Phillips
Budget
$31,285,983
Opening Date
August 2021
Design Process
Address
5700 Ramey
Fort Worth, TX 76112
450
New Square Footage
194,360
Renovated Square Footage
Construction Process
PROJECT TEAM
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Mark Goessler
Mark Goessler
Owner Representative
JE Dunn – Phillips May JV
Contractor
VLK Architects
Architect

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Substantial Completion Has Been Reached!

12/07/2022

Check out these Before and After Photo’s. What a difference!

Nearing Completion

03/22/2022

We are nearing completion at Dunbar High School! With 96% of the 194,360 square feet in renovations completed, Procedeo is […]

New Science Labs!

11/12/2021

Take a look at the newest science labs at Dunbar!

More Library Finishes!

11/04/2021

Library Graphic

10/29/2021

The graphic in the library is being installed!

10/01/2021

The learning stairs inside the newly renovated Media Center at Dunbar High School are now complete! The new space will […]

Library + Learning Stair

09/13/2021

The library is coming together!

Completed Classroom!

08/30/2021

Take a look at one of the newly completed classrooms of Dunbar

Classroom Millwork

08/20/2021

Millwork is being installed and classrooms are beginning to take shape

Library Learning Stairs

08/16/2021

The library learning stairs have been carpeted!

Dunbar's First Event Back!

08/12/2021

The newly renovated auditorium hosted its first event!

Library Progress

08/03/2021

The library learning stairs are moving right along!

Connector Corridor Underway

07/23/2021

The plaster work for the connector corridor’s exterior is moving right along.

A Few Installs

05/26/2021

The build back continues in the LINC area with a few finishes being installed!

Library Learning Stairs

04/16/2021

The learning stairs in the library are making great progress

Front Entrance is Looking Fresh!

04/09/2021

The entry way is nearly complete and ready to welcome students!

New Floor Alert!

03/12/2021

The new tile has been installed at the corridor intersections in areas A and B!

Front Entry Taking Shape!

03/05/2021

Dunbar’s front entrance is getting closer and closer to being finished! Take a look at some of latest finishes!

Entrance Updates!

02/05/2021

Light fixtures have been installed in the new exterior front canopy, while the logo is being finished up in the […]

New Year Finishes!

01/04/2021

Take a look at latest classroom finishes!

Framing Dunbar

12/02/2020

The walls are being framed for the cosmetology classroom, and the work on the parapet wall for the new entrance […]

New Windows & Entrance!

10/16/2020

The new windows in the band room have been installed and the new main entrance is taking shape

Band & Choir Area

09/18/2020

The furniture and equipment is ready to be moved back into the band and choir areas!

Wall Work

08/07/2020

The texture, painting, and wall tile installation in the administration area continues

Installations Continue

07/31/2020

Wall tile installation in the corridors remains ongoing, continuing into the administration area. Drywall and overhead work in the band […]

Corridor Tiles

07/24/2020

The wall tile installation in the corridors continues in all areas

Demoing Dunbar

07/15/2020

Demolition for the new main entrance has begun and we’re working on the new concrete seating feature outside of the […]

Framing & Installations

07/10/2020

Ceiling framing in the cafeteria, administration, and main entry area is ongoing, meanwhile, the drywall installation in the band area […]

Bringing in the Big Rigs

07/03/2020

We’re getting all of our equipment ready for our next big steps, meanwhile, the wall furring in the Band Hall […]

Making Great Progress

06/26/2020

Demolition continues for the cafeteria (photo 1), the metal stud walls are being installed in the administration buildings (photo 2), […]

Our Version of a Red Carpet

06/18/2020

The ADA ramp for the existing courtyard is finished, and concrete replacement for the sidewalk and the exit of the […]

Celebrating Concrete!

06/12/2020

The foundation and slab-on-grad for the new entry is complete, meanwhile, we’re still placing concrete for the new collaboration room […]

Working Hard at Dunbar

05/22/2020

We’re working on the structural support for the roof framing as well as the sitework in the existing courtyard.

All About Asbestos

05/15/2020

The asbestos abatement in the Administration area is complete, and we will be working on the abatement in the cafeteria […]

Demolition at Dunbar

05/01/2020

HVAC demolition continues in all phases, we are nearly complete with the abatement in the administration area, and the structural […]

#DUNBARDEMO

04/20/2020

Demolition in the Band and Choir area has been completed, and the reconstruction work will begin this week. Meanwhile, the […]

Adios Asbestos!

04/03/2020

Demolition and asbestos abatement is well underway.  Demolition in the administration area and band hall will begin soon.

Let the Demo Begin

03/20/2020

We’re thrilled to announce that demolition has begun here at Dunbar High School! Along with demolition, the asbestos abatement has […]

Conceptual Renderings Give Glimpse of Proposed Renovations

03/29/2019

Conceptual renderings highlight proposed front entrance to Dunbar HS and interior concepts for student collaboration areas, cafeteria dining, and media […]

PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING RECAP

02/21/2019

A pre-proposal meeting was held for the bid opportunity, RFQ-CMAR 19-095 Dunbar HS Renovation, where vendors found out more information […]

BID OPPORTUNITY & PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING

01/31/2019

A pre-proposal meeting will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 10:00 am for the bid opportunity, RFQ-CMAR 19-095 […]

DUNBAR STUDENTS HARD AT WORK

10/11/2018

VLK Architects recently held a student design charrette at Dunbar High School to seek student input and ideas for the […]