An amazing reconnection!!! A story of renovation and repurposing, of revitalization and resurrection ….. A second chance at life!!!
Years ago we were working on a project where a Pastor purchased an abandoned school and a whole city block in Big Spring, Texas, wanting to renovate and reuse these buildings into their church sanctuary, school, and related functions. Working with Steve and Bridgette at the time was a dear friend and valued associate Tammy. She assisted us in planning the property and redesigning / rebuilding the old gym, turning it into phase 1 of the project for use as the church sanctuary, reception, and classroom spaces. Well, fast forward to this year, and lo and behold Tammy and her husband Randy recently bought an abandoned school, consisting of a high school building, gymnasium and elementary school building, plus 17 acres of property in Athens, Louisiana……Another repurposing project if there ever was one. Their passion and mission in life is to further develop student and professional athletes in a christian atmosphere, focusing mostly on basketball, offering a unique training and development program. They have enlisted us to help them plan and redesign their new complex. They will use the gym for instruction and training, and part of the high school as dorm rooms for extended camps, while renovating the high school cafeteria and kitchen into their personal residence. At this point, their intention for the elementary school is to turn it into a barn for horses, while converting the adjacent baseball field into a roping arena. A new life for an old school……and for a great couple!!
Stay with us over the next several weeks as we work with Tammy and Randy to repurpose this 1950’s school, bringing new life to them and to these buildings, as well as a revitalization push for the surrounding community.
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