We at CAST Schools wanted to design student-centered schools that didn't feel institutional. We were looking to borrow the best from workplaces that inspired creativity and collaboration. The spaces T.Donovan helped us imagine are so highly woven into our program that the students take pride in the campuses, care for them, and showcase them. We really appreciated the transformational feel and the connection of the space to the school's purpose. T. Donovan excels at activating even the most unattractive space and doing so in a way that the design serves the end-user. As a result, our schools have become “showcase schools” for school design in San Antonio.

 

We all know that cost is a huge concern for schools and nonprofits. T. Donovan has shown an incredible ability to be nimble to meet whatever budget constraints. I have not known other firms to be so creative about taking advantage of existing assets and yet achieving a transformational result.

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We rest easy knowing we have a partner and advocate that truly cares about our vision and mission, and our students. Our partnership with T. Donovan extends far beyond simply a design conversation, they care about our schools and the success of our students. It doesn’t feel like their job is ever over. They volunteer at our events, advocate for us, and are some of our biggest cheerleaders on social media. Our pick struck gold with T. Donovan Creative.