State of Utah Fifth Judicial District CourthouseSubmitted by Spectrum Engineers The new state courthouse in St. George, Utah, totals 95,550 sq ft. Designed with eight courtrooms, five standard district courtrooms, one large district courtroom and two juvenile courtrooms, and the ability to expand to 16 in the future, the courthouse incorporates advanced security and technology features appropriate for current justice activities. Related Links: Intermountain Best of 2010 Judges Each courtroom is equipped for digital-audio recording and video conferencing. Auxiliary court spaces include judges’ chambers, jury rooms, witness rooms, attorney-client conference rooms, deliberation rooms, shared judicial support rooms and a library.
Dave Johnston Units 3 & 4 FGD ProjectSubmitted by The Industrial Co. Wyoming Inc. The Dave Johnston Units 3 & 4 FGD project reduced sulfur and particulate emissions for Unit 3 (230 MW) and Unit 4 (330 MW) with tie-ins for each unit scheduled for March 2010 and March 2012, respectively. Related Links: Intermountain Best of 2010 Judges Major installations included a 500-ft-tall chimney housing, parallel flues for each FGD train, two 5000 HP ID fans for Unit 3, two 7000 HP ID fans for Unit 4, ductwork to tie in each FGD train to the air heater for each
Davis Medical CenterBed Tower AdditionSubmitted by J.E. Dunn d.b.a. R.J. Griffin The Davis Hospital and Medical Center Bed Tower addition is a three-story, 67,000-sq-ft patient bed tower addition to the existing Davis Hospital in Layton, Utah. Related Links: Intermountain Best of 2010 Judges This was a CM-at-risk services project that added a state-of-the-art intensive care unit, women’s services rooms, a psychiatric unit and a two-story bridge connecting the new tower to the existing one. In the existing tower, the project team renovated 10,000-sq-ft of the first and third floors, adding a gift shop, admission area, expanded pediatric services and a
The historic Salt Lake City Library, built in 1905, was converted to a planetarium in 1965 and many of the original architectural features were lost. After the planetarium closed, O.C. Tanner purchased the building for conversion into its new flagship retail store.
Montana State University Gaines Hall RenovationSubmitted by BNBuilders Inc. Located in the center of the Montana State University Campus, Gaines Hall is an 85,500-sq-ft, four-story structure. This 1960s-era building is attached to the largest lecture hall on campus and houses the Dept. of Administration, support activities, classrooms, student and faculty workspace, teaching and research labs, support spaces and offices. Related Links: Intermountain Best of 2010 Judges Using the CM/GC method of delivery, this $32-million renovation project included complete demolition down to the concrete structure and major structural upgrades throughout the building, including more than 100 micropiles and grade beams installed
In late 2007, the Associated General Contractors of Utah was in need of a new home for its administrative operations and training activities after weekly training events had outgrown available space at its existing 40-year-old building. Related Links: Intermountain Best of 2010 Judges For the new headquarters, a primary design goal was to reflect the purpose and spirit of the organization in multiple ways throughout the project. Heavy civil contractor’s work is reflected in the use of deep cut trenches, boulder-lined detention ponds, concrete pedestrian bridges, tall concrete sign panels and rusted corrugated-steel
222 Main Office Building Submitted by MHTN Architects Inc. and Okland Construction Co. Inc. This project features more than 350,000 sq ft of Class A office space on 22 stories. It is a state-of-the-art building—seismically engineered, energy conserving, equipped with fiber-optic voice/data capability, redundant power and fully automated building systems. The building is clad in a high-transparency, low-reflective exterior glazing. Related Links: Intermountain Best of 2010 Judges The tower’s double-height entry lobby, nine-ft ceilings and continuous window lines are highlighted by high-end interior materials. The building’s design and adjoining retail space will add to the historic and revitalized Main Street
Montezuma Creek Administration Building Submitted by Eaton Architecture The 6,978-sq-ft administrative building is located 50 miles south of Blanding, Utah, off the intersection of Highways 163 and 262 in Montezuma Creek. The new space allows Aneth CDC, the Utah Navajo Commission and the Rural Business Development Offices to operate in unison, using technologically advanced working environments that are easily accessible, healthy, comfortable, durable and aesthetically pleasing for their users. Related Links: Intermountain Best of 2010 Judges The architectural design was carefully researched by the project team to reflect symbolic and meaningful elements of the Navajo culture and the surrounding landscape.
Alta View Specialty CenterSubmitted by Big-D Construction The new 60,000-sq-ft surgical center at Intermountain Healthcare’s Alta View campus brings a fresh, modern image to the hospital’s prominent north campus entry and sets the tone for future expansion and updates to the hospital master plan. Related Links: Intermountain Best of 2010 Judges This center provides the community with a state-of-the-art surgical facility with adjoining clinics and physicians’ offices. The goal is to provide a modern, advanced facility for the specialized patient care and procedures performed within. The building includes four operating rooms with supporting functions and two levels of clinic space.