The Cibolo Green Elementary School is one of the first “green” schools in the North East Independent School District and the greater San Antonio area. Photo: Satterfield & Pontikes Related Links: Best of 2010 Awards The energy-efficient school was built to meet LEED-silver standards, which include improved air-quality systems, the use of recycled and nontoxic building materials and energy-saving systems. The upbeat environment boasts nine different wall colors, flooring with multicolored patterns, and natural light. The general contractor, Satterfield & Pontikes, built many unusual features, including learning centers with windows into mechanical rooms. In-wall windows allow students to see elements
Submitted by Gerald A. Martin, Ltd Part of Albuquerque’s downtown redevelopment, these $1.7-million townhomes help increase demand for future commercial and retail sites by helping to create a more vibrant and livable community. Striking colors and staggered building heights create individual identities for each section of the LEED gold facility, avoiding the traditional uniformity of townhome construction. Residents have convenient access to public transportation, culture and nightlife. Private rooftop gardens reduce the heat island effect and provide a lush outdoor setting for residents and visitors. A sense of privacy is created by the stand-alone construction of the townhomes, which include
Submitted by Devcon Construction, Inc. Breathing new life into an abandoned area of downtown while providing a new home for the minor league Reno Aces, this project is centered around a baseball stadium with seating for 9,100 fans, with 22 luxury boxes stretching from first to third base, a sublevel baseball clubhouse and training facility. The downtown entertainment district accompanies the stadium with indoor restaurants and bars plus an outdoor space sheltered by a 38-ft-tall canopy featuring bars, a stage and roof-top deck overlooking the action on the ball field. Photo Owens Imaging Built in two stages, the project required
Submitted by Reid & Associates, LLC This three-story structure contributes to Rio Rancho’s future downtown with construction of access roads and infrastructure. The 218,000-sq-ft office will have at least 1,300 employees for a period of at least 15 years, directly benefiting area residents. An E-shaped building plan maximizes natural light, while large window openings and ten-foot ceilings contribute to the airy atmosphere. Between each wing is an outdoor courtyard, encouraging employees to gather and enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings. Collaboration is strengthened with open offices and circulation, crucial to productivity. A fitness facility with changing areas and showers
Submitted by Studio Southwest Architects, Inc. / Goodman Realty Group This historic renovation updates a 1930’s hotel, long a gathering place and source of pride for Albuquerque, into a modern, eco-chic boutique hotel. The design adds a Morroccan theme to the historic Spanish/Territorial elements, from arched door openings to Moroccan influenced fixtures and fabrics. Photo Ramona D�Viola The hotel includes 107 guest rooms with custom vanities, wood trim and original panel doors. Public spaces feature dramatic original wood wainscoting and period corbels, trim and balustrades that were stripped and refinished. Visitors can enjoy restored murals in the lobby as well
Submitted by Hunter Contracting Co. This project constructed a safer roadway over this notoriously flood-prone Scottsdale wash crossing, with landscaped medians, bike lanes and a ten-barrel arched bridge crossing. The two-lane roadway was widened to four lanes. New sidewalks, ramps and pathways connect the Indian Bend path system to McCormick Railroad Park. Photo: URS/Hunter Contracting Co. The project incorporated six flow berms and one delta planter within the basin south of the bridge. Construction included storm drains, landscaping and relocation of over .5 mi of new water lines. Lighting fixtures atop 30-ft-tall, black powder-coated poles are staggered on each side
Southwest Contractor’s annual awards competition, now in its 13th year, honors the best in design and construction over the past year. Diverse categories, from engineering design to worship, acknowledge the excellent work and the variety of disciplines in the industry today. Photo: Kirk Gittings Photography The University of New Mexico, Cancer Center in Albuquerque won a Best of 2010 award in the health care category. Related Links: Arizona Winners Nevada Winners New Mexico Winners While it’s clear that the economy has taken a toll on the industry and the number of projects completed, judges still had to narrow down nearly
Submitted by McCarthy Building Cos., Inc. Phase one of this 80-acre site serving residents of Pinal County features a five-story patient tower with 36 beds and a two-story diagnostic and treatment building. It was constructed on an accelerated 16-month schedule using a separate team on each building. SmithGroup developed design templates for the patient rooms and departments, which are now used throughout Banner’s health system. McCarthy then modeled the entire building, enabling early coordination of structural, architectural and MEP features. The team even conducted “virtual” tours of proposed patient rooms, illustrating every detail, resulting in no construction rework due to
Submitted by Cannon Design This Deer Valley office interior creates a strong brand identity using a dynamic red, black and white design aesthetic inspired by this high tech company’s logo. Designed and built in six months, the $1.2-million project provides space for 160 employees and serves as a showroom to potential clients. Photo:Timmerman Photography INC. Though the facility is smaller than the original, they were able to accommodate the same number of employees with room to grow by arranging the workspaces in a more efficient manner. Traditional privacy barriers give way to encourage collaboration between management and employees. Office space
General contractor McCarthy implemented fast-track construction methods in an effort to complete the job in only 23 months. The 2.1-million-sq-ft project includes two towers, one 15 stories, the other seven, and a 3,500-car parking structure. Photo: John Davis, DVDesign Group Inc. Related Links: Best of 2010 Awards In order to beat the proposed schedule, it achieving phased building dry-in was critical so interior finishes could start. McCarthy planned for staged temporary dry-in as the work progressed, installing temporary protective measures for a horizontal water barrier at the third, seventh and 12th floors, as well as vertical temporary measures around the
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