Las Vegas · 2007.0417
Ground has been broken for Harmon Pines Senior Apartments, an affordable housing development for seniors on a five-acre (two-hectare) site made available under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act. Under the congressional act, government agencies may buy land from the Bureau of Land Management for up to a 95 percent discount if it is used to build affordable housing.
The Las Vegas office of KKE Architects, Inc., designed the Harmon Pines project, working closely with nonprofit developer Nevada H.A.N.D., Inc. The three-story, mission-style structure will comprise 103 one- and two-bedroom units positioned around a double-loaded center corridor. Other amenities include an exercise room, community kitchen, beauty salon. and computer room. Completion is slated for summer 2008. KKE and Nevada H.A.N.D. are also working together on the 278-unit Pacific Pines senior living campus currently under construction in Henderson, Nevada.
Aarhus · 2007.0416
The winning design has been revealed for a mixed-use development on the harbor of Aarhus, Denmark. The pedestrian- and bike-oriented design includes residential and retail facilities, restaurants, open squares, a new promenade designed for evening sunlight, and public access to various top-floor viewpoints. Cars will be limited to an underground parking facility. The residential space will feature a mix of owner-occupied and rental units.
The design team includes UN Studio of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and 3XN of Copenhagen, Denmark, working with urban design consultants Gehl Architects of Copenhagen, and consulting engineers Grontmij | Carl Bro, based in Glostrup, Denmark.
Boston · 2007.0413
Construction has reached the topping-off point on the Center for Life Science | Boston in Boston, Massachusetts. Cambridge firm Tsoi/ Kobus & Associates, Inc., designed the 703,000-square-foot (65,300-square-meter) research facility. A LEED Certification is expected. Completion is planned for 2008.
Minneapolis · 2007.0412
The design of the new $480 million Minnesota Twins-Hennepin County ballpark has been unveiled. The 40,000-seat, one-million-square-foot (93,000-square-meter) facility will be located on eight-acre (3.2-hectare) site accessible by transit and car, near the downtown Minneapolis Warehouse District. The design creates an intimate setting with baseball-focused sightlines and views of the Minneapolis skyline beyond the outfield. Native Minnesotan limestone will form the mass of the facade, punctuated by glass and metal details. Fissures in the stone enclosure will create unique viewing opportunities for fans both inside and outside the ballpark. Prow-like beacons will mark each entry point. The design incorporates sustainable and energy-efficient features.
Lead design firm on the project is HOK Sport. The Minneapolis office of Hammel, Green and Abrahamson (HGA) is serving as local architect. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2007, with opening scheduled in time for the 2010 season.
Silver Spring · 2007.0411
GTM Architects, Inc., of Bethesda and construction and development firm The Kentlands Company of Cabin John, Maryland, have revealed the plans for Courts of Woodside, a residential development near downtown Silver Spring. Located in the historic Woodside neighborhood, the 2.7-acre (1.1-hectare) project will include renovation of three existing single-family houses, built in 1907 and 1908, and construction of 23 townhouses. The townhouses will feature cottage-style period moldings, vintage roof dormers, carriage-style doors, and covered porches. Groundbreaking is planned for this month.
Los Angeles · 2007.0410
Construction is underway on a $723.5 million renovation of the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The project includes major interior renovations, a second boarding gate for new large aircraft, and the addition of approximately 45,000 square feet (4,200 square meters) of space to house an in-line checked-baggage security system. Four new super-lounges will replace 16 individual airline lounges, and accessibility for passengers with disabilities will be improved. The construction work will be performed while the terminal is fully operational.
The project will incorporate LEED standards, in keeping with a sustainable building policy adopted by the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners in January 2007. New HVAC systems and more-efficient electrical and lighting systems will reduce energy consumption, and new plumbing systems will reduce water use. Over 75 percent of the construction and demolition waste will be recycled or salvaged, and the design features various local and sustainable building materials and finishes.
Architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design firm Leo A Daly is providing architectural services. Construction is being performed by a joint venture of Bethesda, Maryland-based Clark Construction Group, LLC, and St. Louis, Missouri-based McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Completion is expected by March 2010.
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