Submitted by Langdon Wilson International Accommodating 300 worshippers, this new 7,000-sq-ft facility was guided by traditional Armenian church design elements dating back to the fourth century. However, these historical precedents had to be adapted to modern building technology and governing codes. The team used simple, locally available materials that closely resembled the historic precedents. The color palette of the structural CMU and flat concrete roof tiles belongs equally in Armenia or Arizona. Built on a site adjacent to an existing Community Center, the structure includes offices, back-of-house space and a bridal room. Site upgrades included on-site water retention, landscape and
Submitted by Studio Southwest Architects and Jaynes Corp. This public building frames striking views of both the area’s mountains as well as the city itself. Residents are welcomed into this functional 115,000-sq-ft building through a pedestrian plaza and lobby featuring a skylight. Visitors enjoy shaded parking, deep overhangs and a covered portal to mitigate the building’s southern and western exposures. City agencies with the greatest level of public interaction are located on the ground floor along with an information center, providing an orientation center for visitors and a gathering place for employees. Featuring an impressive rotunda, the building integrates traditional
Submitted by Hunt Construction Group Located in the heart of downtown Phoenix, phase one includes a five-story underground parking garage, a 28-story office tower, retail and off-site utilities. Photo:Vision In Photography The 65-ft-deep excavation and complex utility relocation occurred below one of the oldest portions of the Central Phoenix travel corridor. Hunt debuted a new modeling software that embeds 6D information electronically, including as-built drawings, maintenance manuals, commissioning FM data and service schedules—all in one place. To allow more column-free space on each floor, the designers created a floorplate with columns pushed to the perimeter of the building. The team
Submitted by Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects Housing a health and wellness center, a commercial kitchen and a multi-purpose dining area, this senior center fulfills the goals of providing safety, security and ease of movement throughout the facility. Residents can also enjoy craft and game rooms, or they can sit in the library for a quiet read. Interior spaces are grouped with short walking distances in mind, while multiple windows offer desert views from interior areas, whether you are seated or standing. Photo Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects The building design, inspired by the surrounding mountains, incorporates simple geometry with
The City wanted an urban structure balancing functional needs with innovative design. Despite tight budget constraints, the project team more than delivered.
Submitted by Chasse Building Team This project added two gymnasiums, a kitchen, teen room, community rooms and classrooms to an existing campus. Incorporating traditional after-school programs with cutting-edge technology, the site provides a music recording studio, video editing suite and a stage for theatrical performances. The project also includes office space for a Chandler Police sub-station and health care providers for essential dental and medical care. Photo:Danielle Hurtado Through value engineering, the building team was able to add LEED silver without increasing budget. Features include local sourcing, recycled content materials, low flow fixtures and salvaged demo materials. The judges loved
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. Submitted by Kiewit Western Co. Val Vista Water Main Rehabilitation CMAR Related Links: Armenian Apostolic Church of Arizona: Worship Banner Ironwood Medical Center: Healthcare Blackboard Transact: Interior Design/Tenant Improvement Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Townley Campus: Honorable Mention - Office Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley - Compadre Branch: Honorable Mention - Government/Public Building Chandler CARE
Submitted by FBT Architects This 473,000-sq-ft college prep school in Albuquerque is divided into two zones: one for education and one for the residents of the underserved South Valley area. The education zone is organized around the ‘small learning community’ concept with fifteen distinct teaching pods to break up the school’s 2,200 students into manageable communities. Including a credit union, health clinic, community center, library, theaters and gyms, the school’s community space allows visitors to access the campus during the standard education day without disruptions to the students within the education zone. This innovative design solution transitions grade changes across
Submitted by Weddle Gilmore black rock studio and Okland Construction The riparian habitat restoration of the Rio Salado is the result of a $100-million investment by the City of Phoenix and the Army Corps of Engineers to transform the dry river bed that had become an urban scar. As the focal point of this habitat, the Audobon Center is strategically located in the multi-cultural heart of the city to reach urban children and educate a new generation of conservationists. Photo:Bill Timmerman Built using a pre-fabricated structural steel frame, the Center achieved LEED platinum with features such as an on-site waste
Submitted by SmithArchitects Inc. This facility was designed to accommodate the existing sloped topography, preserve the ponderosa pine forest, and blend with the surrounding residential neighborhoods. Requiring special attention due to area snowfall, the roof design incorporates a traditional ridge beam and rafter composition that is inverted to create a “butterfly” profile. A rock-climbing wall and gymnasium are the focal points of the two-story space. Visitors enjoy unobstructed views through the wellness/fitness center and out to the treetops beyond through the floor-to-ceiling glass wall. Funding for the non-profit project came from the local community. The judges were pleased with the
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