Swinerton is proud to serve as the general contractor for the Greene Middle School Transformation in Palo Alto, California. Currently under construction through a lease-leaseback agreement with the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) and designed by LPA Design Studios, this modernization advances PAUSD’s commitment to innovative, flexible K–12 learning environments.

Project Scope

• Construction of a new 16,054-square-foot Career Technical Education (CTE) classroom building
•  A new two-story, 23,360-square-foot food service and library building
• Modernization of 2,940 square feet of an existing classroom wing
• Comprehensive site improvements and extension of the existing fire access lanes

With a total value of $41.7 million, this project represents Swinerton’s first collaboration with PAUSD, further reinforcing our leadership in K–14 education construction across California.

Safety and Site Management

Our project team implemented site-specific safety measures and traffic management plans to ensure the safety of students and pedestrians during active campus construction. Swinerton’s experience managing complex educational projects in high-traffic environments helps ensure minimal disruption to ongoing school operations.

Design and Collaboration

The Greene Middle School Transformation builds on Swinerton’s longstanding partnership with LPA Design Studios, encompassing more than 40 education-focused projects, including:
• Abram Agnew Elementary School
• Dolores Huerta Middle School
• Kathleen MacDonald High School
• Los Angeles Unified School District’s new high school campus

Impact 

This project reflects PAUSD’s investment in modern, student-centered education and Swinerton’s commitment to building vibrant, future-ready learning environments. The new facilities enhance academic programs, student collaboration, and long-term campus sustainability.