The renovation and construction assignment of Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep required the comprehensive transformation of an abandoned big box store into a contemporary educational facility serving over 400 students. The former building structure had no identity and no physical or emotional connection to the community. The design build team developed an innovative design that inspire the students, faculty, administration, and community. The expectation of CRSM students is already elevated to that of a college student; therefore, they deserve a facility that emulates this. The new facility