Submitted by Gannett Fleming West, Inc. At two lanes, this $3.3-million, 8-mi roadway improvement serves residents and visitors of the Taos area. Prior to being paved, the roadway was inundated with melting snows and monsoon rains that could strand travelers. The improved road was engineered to use the established grade as well as to salvage roadbed gravels as part of the pavement structure. Because it was designed to fit the existing right of way, the team saved the county approximately $500,000. This link between rural communities and Taos will improve local quality of life, and the roadway will increase tourist
Submitted by DLR Group This contemporary campus for 1,000 students unites the Kingman area’s unique Route 66 history with the need for modern technology and collaborative learning. Two buildings – an administration and classroom wing on the west side and an arts, physical education and food service building on the east side – surround a central student commons courtyard. The exterior of the media center takes cues from classic automobile design using slick curves, two-tone paint and shiny-metal accents. Signage also reflects Route 66 style; hallways come to life as a canvas for super-graphics that inspire pride in the students.
Submitted by Kitchell This 10-story, 400,000-sq-ft hotel-casino conveys the classic feel of wood and stone along with numerous contemporary touches. Design elements related to water and horses, reflecting the Gila River Indian Community’s culture, are woven throughout. For generations, the community has relied on a network of rivers and canals to support its way of life. This inspired the project’s most visible feature: a blue-lit simulated waterfall on the north and south elevations of the 242-room hotel. The site also includes a night club, 1,400-seat theater, and many dining options. Photo �2010 James L. Christy As the third general contractor
Submitted by SR Construction This two-story, 27,000-sq-ft tenant improvement is located within the Aria Resort and Casino, in the heart of CityCenter. The Shops at Aria is convenient to both the resort’s patrons and guests. An open plan incorporates three distinct boutiques, men’s and women’s apparel and gifts gathered within a module distributed through two floors. Main public area circulation bifurcates the space which allows for ultimate accessibility to the retail. Photo Kathy Blond/SR Construction Guests can meander through the arrays of retail display fixtures, punctuated by suspended vertical elements and illuminated architectural features in the ceiling. This venue was
Submitted by Kiewit New Mexico Co. Strikingly placed along a canyon slope, this $477,000, three-span bridge is located in a remote Los Alamos area that was difficult for crews to access. It provides a safe trail for pedestrians through rough terrain across steep slopes, to connect 1.5 miles of trail for visitors to enjoy the area’s mountain scenery. With weathered steel and wood decking incorporated into the design, the 280-ft-long bridge integrates into the surrounding landscape. Spanning from one side of the canyon to the other, the bridge features overlook platforms for visitors to enjoy vistas of adjacent canyons and
Submitted by The Weitz Co. This continuing care retirement community celebrates the Southwest’s indoor/outdoor living environment. Phase one consists of on-site and off-site improvements, and 775,000-sq-ft of new building space, including a pair each of three- and four-story independent living buildings, a dozen casita buildings, below-grade parking garage, central plant, pools and spas. The project is comprised of a mix of building types including post-tensioned concrete, structural steel, light gauge steel and wood framing. Photo:Todd Photography Despite its size, the project has a pedestrian-friendly scale that clearly conveys the ambiance of a village. The Town Center mimics a small downtown
Submitted by Miller Bonded Inc. This LEED silver, 196,000-sq-ft building in Albuquerque replaces an aging facility and houses three state agencies. The building’s agencies provide a crucial analytical resource for the surveillance and detection of infectious, environmental and chemical hazards, requiring the air to be continuously filtered and exhausted after being conditioned. Construction included extensive installation of specialty laboratory equipment and related services such as high-performance fume hoods. Photo: Tom Payne Each agency has its own entrance, sally port and shared spaces, following a structural grid based on a laboratory module that repeats throughout the building. A tight, sloping site
Submitted by Kitchell The new east wing of the high-end retail center added 215,000 sq ft of retail space and a two-level, underground parking structure, but not before the team demolished the existing parking garages and a defunct department store. Photo:Richard Maack The addition incorporates significant natural light via skylights and oversized windows, and seamlessly integrates into the existing facility. Warm interior finishes connect the indoor space with the outdoor desert southwest, while luxurious amenities such as a full-service concierge, fine dining establishments and comfortable outdoor seating capture the feeling of a resort. Thanks to an efficient phasing strategy and
Submitted by Gerald A. Martin, Ltd Designed to achieve LEED platinum, this Albuquerque complex adds 66 units of affordable housing to aid low- and middle-income families. It’s the first such project in the nation to receive funding for carbon offsets. The U-shaped complex features a gull-wing roof to collect rainwater that is dispersed to an enclosed courtyard via a 5,000 gallon underground cistern. Each unit includes oversized windows and private balconies, providing amenities that contribute to quality of life for residents. Recycled materials were used throughout, and every unit has Energy Star appliances. A bold color scheme, native landscaping and
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