The firm was one of five proposals submitted to the city, with other proposals submitted by Alamo Architects, ARQS Architects, Jackson & Ryan Architects and Lopez Salas Architects.
The overview
The animal shelter was approved as Proposition A by 65% of Cibolo voters in November 2024.
According to an October 2024 town hall meeting, the facility will be an estimated 10,500 square feet and have an estimated cost of $9 million. Communications Manager Jeanette Gonzalez told Community Impact that numbers are subject to change through the design process.
Animal Services Manager Janette Wilson said the city’s current facility, which is located at 108 Cibolo Drive, is designed for 14,000 residents, and is now inadequate.
“Current canine and feline kennels have not kept pace with the growing demand for services. A new facility would significantly expand our services, allowing us to implement crucial programs such as spay and neuter initiatives, vaccinations and educational resources,” Wilson said during the October 2024 town hall meeting.
The new facility will be designed to meet the city’s needs for the next 20 to 30 years and will also include upgraded workspaces for staff, Wilson said.
What’s new
Bryan Hugghins, executive director of safety and infrastructure, said Quorum Architects has good experience working on animal shelters and working with the city on a needs assessment in 2023.
Quorum Architects has worked on similar projects such as the Grapevine Animal Shelter & Adoption Center and Seguin Animal Services, according to the architect firm’s proposal submission.
Next steps
Gonzalez told Community Impact that design work on the facility will take roughly nine months. After design is completed, a request for qualifications will be sent out on construction.
