## Highland Park High School: Phase 2 - A Spring Break Transformation
When Highland Park High School needed to modernize 33 classrooms across their Dallas campus, they faced a familiar challenge: how do you completely transform learning spaces without disrupting the academic year?
The answer came during Spring Break 2022, when Tangram's team had just seven days to execute a comprehensive furniture installation that would impact thousands of students.
## Building on Success
Highland Park High School, serving over 32,000 residents in the Highland Park Independent School District, had already experienced the benefits of working with Tangram during Phase 1 in 2021. The success of that initial project led to their decision to partner with us again for this ambitious second phase.
The scope was substantial: 33 classrooms spanning both computer labs and traditional learning environments needed complete furniture updates. Each space required careful planning to ensure the new furniture would support the school's evolving educational approach.
## The One-Week Challenge
Executing a project of this magnitude during a single Spring Break required precise coordination. Our installation team worked systematically to:
- Remove outdated furniture from all 33 spaces - Install new mobile and flexible furniture systems - Ensure every classroom was ready for students' return - Maintain the highest quality standards despite the compressed timeline
## Designing for Modern Learning
The furniture selection focused on adaptability—a crucial factor in today's dynamic educational environment. Traditional fixed-position desks gave way to mobile solutions that support multiple learning styles and teaching methods.
The new setup enables teachers to quickly reconfigure their spaces for:
- **Collaborative group work** with clustered desk arrangements - **Interactive presentations** with flexible seating layouts - **Individual focus time** with traditional row configurations - **Technology integration** in computer lab settings
## Featured Solutions
The project showcased furniture from two trusted manufacturers:
**KI Products:** - **Stout Tables**: Durable work surfaces that move easily and lock securely - **Strive Task Chairs**: Ergonomic seating designed for extended use - **Strive Stack Chairs**: Space-efficient seating that stores compactly
**Global Furniture**: Additional mobile solutions complementing the overall design strategy
## Results That Matter
By prioritizing mobility and flexibility, Highland Park High School now offers learning environments that adapt to their curriculum rather than constraining it. Teachers report increased engagement as they can quickly shift from lecture-style presentations to hands-on collaborative work.
The successful completion of Phase 2 demonstrates how strategic furniture selection, combined with expert installation timing, can transform educational spaces without disrupting the learning process.
For school districts considering similar updates, Highland Park's approach offers a proven model: partner with experienced commercial design professionals who understand both the urgency of academic schedules and the long-term needs of modern education.
