06/16/2026
The Phillips 66 | JA Discovery Center was designed to provide students across Southeast Texas with hands-on learning experiences focused on financial literacy, career readiness, entrepreneurship, and workforce development. The 40,000-square-foot facility features interactive classrooms, offices, and multipurpose spaces that connect education to real-world application.
We provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design services to help bring this vision to life.
The facility supports immersive programs such as JA BizTown, JA Finance Park, and the JA Company Program, and is expected to serve approximately 32,000 students annually. Through thoughtful engineering and collaboration, the Phillips 66 | JA Discovery Center helps create an environment that inspires students and prepares them for future success.
Explore the full project story here: https://www.jordanskala.com/projects/phillips-66-ja-discovery-center/
Project Highlights:
đź’ˇ Single-zone VAV packaged rooftop units
đź’ˇ 120/208V, 3-phase electrical system
đź’ˇ Traditional waste and vent system alongside domestic water systems, utilizing high-efficiency, low-flow fixtures to support sustainability goals
Architect: Kirksey | Architecture
General Contractor/Developer: Arch-Con Corporation
Owners Representative: Gauge Real Estate Partners
Houston Project Leaders: Kendy Guillaume, Christopher J Claudet, Mark McAllister, Connor McCrea, and Colton Anderson
Copyright Photography by: Michael Craft/Arch-Con Corporation