Importance of site to community: The project site is located in downtown Reno, Nevada between City Hall and the Truckee River on the Virginia Street. From 1947 until 1982 the site was home to the historic Mapes Hotel. When built, The Mapes was the tallest building in Nevada and was also considered unique accommodating both a hotel and casino. As the premier hotel in Reno in the 1950’s and 1960’s, the Mapes became the prototype for modern hotel/casinos and a “postcard for Reno.” Though it thrived throughout the 1970’s the Casino closed its doors on December 17, 1982. In1996, after years of decay, The Reno Redevelopment Agency took possession of the building, and in a controversial move condemned the building and demolished it on January 30, 2000.

Owner Desires: The city of Reno appropriated the site fro a public plaza to become an integral part of the Truckee River Lane Corridor Redevelopment. The canopy design must honor the importance of the site’s history, while giving back to the community a contemporary and functional icon for the City Plaza. The canopy must respond to this open activity space in the Urban district for community events. The deisgn must address the need of year-around use and all the various activities that will occur. During the spring, summer and fall the site will host community festivals and events; in the winter it functions as an ice rink. Furthermore, the design should make a statement to the community of environmental consciousness.

Programmatic requirements: Canopy- the canopy requires the maximum square footage for optimal shade during the summer and optimal overhead weather protection during the winter. Plaza- the plaza requires versatile open space to support a variety of uses and events in the summer, including theatrical audio and lighting demands, and an ice rink in the winter. Budget-restrictive!

Design approach: The canopy structure responds to the challenge of designing coverage of over 17,000 square feet with few supports that will enable the open space to remain effective for large events, flexible for performance seating, and cost effective. The canopy structure is designed with two support columns providing ample uninterrupted open space, while giving the maximum cover to shade the plaza during the hot summer months. The framework also serves as structure for the necessary audio/visual equipment and architectural lighting effects. The dramatic elegance of the structure is influenced by the structures of Santiago Calatrava albeit at fraction of the cost. The estimate construction cost is under 3.5 million dollars. To maximize that modest budget, standard materials and sizes are used such as steel sections for the structure and modular translucent polycarbonate panels for the canopy. To incorporate a renewable energy source the canopy becomes a support for think photovoltaic panels. The plaza and proposed canopy structure satisfy a myriad of programmatic requirements and give iconic resonance to the sire as a new “post card for Reno.”

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2007) Entry No. UB07005, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Identification Form, Photo Release Form, Intern Compensation Disclaimer Form, Project Entry Form, Exteriors Photos, Site Plan, Floor Plans, Interior Photos and CD

“101 Convention Center Plaza.” Emporis. 2004. [Online]. Available: www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=146917 Accessed February 21, 2005.
3D concept: Google Sketchup
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=d1a9690da5276d2a8a5811398b45b197 (accessed 4/8/2007)

A blend of Spanish colonial and Italian Renaissance revival, the 1932 Administration building is the regional headquarters for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and commands the top of the hill at Hemenway Park.

“American Nevada’s newest offering open for business.” Construction Connection (Oct. 2000): 26.

Renovation of a Downtown Reno's office warehouse

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2009) Entry No. IE09021, Submission.

"NAIOP Salutes Commercial Real Estate Projects." Las Vegas Review-Journal and Las Vegas Sun. 7 March 1999. [Online]. Available:

“3883 Howard Hughes Parkway.” Emporis. 2004. [Online]. Available: www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=213332 Accessed February 21, 2005.
Property information available at: http://www.3883hhp.com/ (last accessed 4/11/2007)

"NAIOP Salutes Commercial Real Estate Projects." Las Vegas Review-Journal and Las Vegas Sun. 7 March 1999. [Online]. Available:
Online images at: http://www.3960hhp.com/ (last accessed 4/11/2007)

Illia, Tony. "[Best Retail]- The Architecture Issue". Citylife. August 19-25, 2004.

Classroom building and gymnasium

Color Pictures

"Fifth Street School suffers roof damage in blaze." Las Vegas Review-Journal. 29 November 2007. [Online]. Available: http://www.lvrj.com/news/11911611.html Accessed November 29, 2007.
Gallant, John. "Historic site studied for courthouse." Las Vegas Review-Journal. 16 September 1994. [Online]. Accessed from ProQuest.com on February 22, 2007.
Harris, Bill. "Building Nevada :Featuring Nevada's Building Industry Leaders." 1st ed. Newport Beach, CA: Landmark Books, 2007. UNLV Arch Bk Stks HD9715.25.U63 N34 2007.

"Las Vegas Building Project Under Way." Los Angles Times. 24 May 1936: E3.

“Las Vegas Grammar School.” National Register of Historic Places. 2004. [Online]. Available: http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/NV/Clark/state.html Accessed June 15, 2004.

National Register of Historic Places. Inventory--Nomination Form for the Las Vegas Grammar School (Fifth Street School).

Multi-Purpose Gymnasium (300 people)
Gallery Space (90 people)
Conference Room (40 people)
Outdoor Courtyard
16,000 sq. ft. Centennial Plaza
Contains the new "Downtown Design Center" which has activities that focus on design education, interdisciplinary research, creative work, and service to communities in Las Vegas.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Bryan, Beverly. "Old grammar school to transform into new design center." Northern Aliante View. 13 November 2007. [Online]. Available: http://www.viewnews.com/2007/VIEW-Nov-13-Tue-2007/North/17823111.html Accessed May 28, 2008.
City of Las Vegas: Fifth Street School revitalization: http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Government/10131.htm?ID= (last accessed February 20, 2007)


"Fifth Steet Grammar School, Las Vegas." UNLV Libraries. http://digital.library.unlv.edu/ (Last Accessed on February 20, 2007.)
"Fifth Street School Revitalization." City Of Las Vegas.

"Fifth Street School suffers roof damage in blaze." Las Vegas Review-Journal. 29 November 2007. [Online]. Available: http://www.lvrj.com/news/11911611.html Accessed November 29, 2007.
Goodman, Oscar. "Discover Las Vegas all Over Again!." Urban Land. September 2007: 58-60.
Historic Locations: Fith Street School. City of Las Vegas. Last Accessed Feb 21, 2007. http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov

"Historic school getting new life as work of art." Las Vegas Review-Journal. 06 January 2006. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/ Accessed February 20, 2007.

"In Brief." Las Vegas Review-Journal. 6 April 2006. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Apr-06-Thu-2006/news/6732937.html Accessed April 6, 2006.
Kulin, Dan. "Proposals to be sought on former school." Las Vegas Sun. 19 September 2005. [Online]. Available: http://www.lasvegassun.com Accessed Feb 22, 2007.

"Nevada Best of 2008: 5th Street School Rehabilitation." Southwest Contractor. December 2008: 70.

"Proposals sought for former school." Las Vegas Sun. 22 September 2005. [Online]. Available: http://www.lasvegassun.com Accessed Feb 22, 2007.

Schwartz, David. Historic school getting new life as work of art. Las Vegas Revie Journal. 6 January 2006. http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Jan-06-Fri-2006/news/5233005.html (last accessed February 20, 2007)

Sebelius, Steve. "Students dream of a new downtown." Las Vegas Sun. 04 February 1997. [Online]. Available: http://www.lasvegassun.com Accessed Feb 22, 2007.

White, Claytee D. “Fifth street school.” The historical connection Fall 2006 Vol. 9 no. 2.

“Historic Fifth Street School.” Las Vegas Review-Journal September 2008. Pg6.

"Preservation Update fifth street school" Historical Connection Spring 2008 LVA KGA 75

"Project Slowly Taking Shape", by Lisa Kim Bach. Las Vegas Review Journal. August 8, 2005. [online] Available http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2005/Aug-08-Mon-2005/news/27006076.html Accessed:8/8/2005.

See Also:
AIA Nevada Design Awards (2004) Entry No. UB03062, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Identification Form, Project Entry Form, 3-D Computer Modeling, Site/Floor Plans, Roof Plan, Sections and CD

“NAIOP chapter inaugurates Spotlight Awards.” Las Vegas Review Journal month and date unknown 1998: 1M, 4M.

*This project won a 1998 National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) Spotlight Award in the “Medium-Scale Projects: Office Building” category.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2009) Entry No. B09025, Submission.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1995) Nevada Merit Award.
No supporting material available.


“The 1995 AIA Nevada Design and Honor Awards.” AIA Las Vegas Forum (Nov. 1995):
5.

*This project won a 1995 AIA Nevada Merit Award in the Unbuilt category.

Nested in the heart of the historical district of Birmingham, AL, the Ent. Center is a facility of encouragement; a place that as no limitations on creativity or success. The various aspects of the program are weaved in a way that engages the user to venture forward, from a student to a professional, while acknowledging the heritage of the site and its surroundings for inspiration. The experience is progressive, in that, the student will gradually rise in stature, as well as the building in elevation, as one continues to develop in the profession.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2006) Entry No. A06002, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Identification Form, Photo Release Form, Intern Compensation Disclaimer Form, Project Entry Form, Exteriors Photos, Site Plan, Floor Plans, Interior Photos and CD

“Acacia Demonstration Gardens.” Conservation District of Southern Nevada.

“Acacia Desert Demonstration Gardens.” City of Henderson, 2004, 1-4.

Combination between light-rail and rubber-tired buses, and will link the Las Vegas Strip with Downtown Las Vegas

Snow, Jacob. "Southern Nevada's Transportation Challenges and Opportunities: Infrastructure changes offer new commuter options." Urban Land. September 2007: 123-125.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2002) Entry No. B01055, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, drawings, photos, cd

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2001) Entry B01016, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, plans, sections, photos, cd

Harding, Mandi. “Fremont builds $7 million Acuity Center.” Construction Connection (Dec.
2001): 22.

Private Jewish High School

Smith, Hubble “First week starts for Adelson-backed school: Jewish high school, 50 million project, financed privately.” Las Vegas Review Journal. 8 January 2007 [Online].

AIA Western Mountain Region Design Awards (1998) Entry No. 98WMR248, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1997) Entry No. 97B8, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1996) Entry No. 96B17, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos

Indoor Amusement Park

Simpson, Veldon. 11 November 2007. personal email. (11 November 2007).

Smith, Hubble. “Palms Apartments sold; site may be redeveloped.” Las Vegas Review Journal. 13 August 2007. [Online]. Available . Accessed August 13, 2007.

"The First Annual Hospitality Design Awards." Hospitality Design 27 no.5 (2005):61-104.

This project won Hospitality Design magazine's 2005 Special Judges' award for Best Bathroom Design.

“Vegas Firms Wins 2 Projects.” Southwest Contractor, July 2003, 8.

UNLV Architecture Studies Library, Special Collections holds: Boards (ARCHENT 13)

Illia, Tony. “Airport Corporate Center Moves Forward.” Las Vegas Business Press, July 19, 2004, 18.

“Nevada News.” Southwest Contractor. September 2004. [Online]. Available: http://www.southwest.construction.com/news/nv/default.asp#Penta Accessed September 3, 2004.

UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: project manual and construction documents on microfilm. Arch Microfilm NA 737 W266 Z522 1976 Box 15
LVA(F) HSA

UNLV Architecture Studies Library, Special Collections holds: Boards (ARCHENT 13)

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1998) Entry No. 98NVB104, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos

“Project Types: Restaurants, ‘AJ’s Steakhouse’ at Hard Rock Hotel.” Klai Juba Architects. 2005. [Online]. Available: http://www.klaijuba.com/ Accessed June 29, 2005.

"Aladdin Hotel & Casino." Emporis. 2004. [Online]. Available: www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=102792 Accessed February 13, 2005.

UNLV Special Collections holds: partial o.t.’s. – 1972; general plans – 1972; as-built drawings -1972

Architectural Solutions. Aladdin Hotel. Gary Guy Wilson.

Bates, Warren. "Out with the Old…" Las Vegas Review-Journal, 23 November 1997. 1A, 14A.

Harris, Bill. "Building Nevada :Featuring Nevada's Building Industry Leaders." 1st ed. Newport Beach, CA: Landmark Books, 2007: 9. UNLV Arch Bk Stks HD9715.25.U63 N34 2007.

Hess, Alan. "Viva Las Vegas: After-Hours Architecture." San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1993, 83, 96.

Martin Stern, Jr.: Aladdin Hotel/Casino 2nd Floor Executive Offices: Las Vegas, NV.
UNLV Special Collections holds: 5 architectural sheets. January 1975 SPC(T) 252
Martin Stern Special Collections, Index of tubes by topic: 214a, 214b & 214c.

1966 Opened Under New Name "Aladdin"
1975 Renovation.
1976 Theater for Performing Arts Opened
1979 Several Casino Executives Convicted of Conspiring to Allow "Hidden" Owners to Exert Control Over the Resort
1980 Sold to Ed Torres & Wayne Newton for $85 M
1981 Renovation Martin Stern, Jr., architect
1982 Wayne Newton Sells His Aladdin Interest to Ed Torres
1984 Placed Under Bankruptcy Protection
1985 Sold to Ginji Yasuda for $54 M
1986 Closed and Expanded for $30 M
1989 Placed Under Bankruptcy Protection
1991 Federal Judge Gives Bell Atlantic Tricon Deed to Hotel and Emerges from Bankruptcy with Joe Burt of JMJ Management as "Owner"
1993 Joe Burt Killed in Motorcycle Accident
1994 Sold to Jack Sommer of the Sigman Sommer Family Trust for $80 M
Aladdin 1998 Imploded

39 Floors
2567 Units

“Aladdin, Las Vegas.” Emporis. 2004. [Online]. Available: www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=122238 Accessed February 21, 2005.

“The Aladdin Casino: Bringing storytelling to life.” Fourth Annual Design & Development
Update (2000-2001).

Jones, Chris. “Desert Passage Bought, Group Says: Deal Valued At $235 Million Set to Close Late This Year or Early ’04.” Las Vegas Review-Journal, 26 September 2003, 1D & 3D.

Simpson, Jeff. "Evolution of the Las vegas Strip." Urban Land. September 2007: 105-107.

Simpson, Jeff. “Sorting Out the Aladdin Sale.” Las Vegas Review-Journal, 6 July 2003, 1D & 3D.


Smith, Rod. “The Strip: Aladdin Takeover is Official.” Las Vegas Review-Journal. 02 September 2004. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Sep-02-Thu-2004/business/24668950.html Accessed September 2, 2004.

UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: company brochure with information and marketing materials related to some Las Vegas projects.

UNLV Special Collections holds: concert theater A/A-7.6. May 1976 & concert theater supply drawings 101- 115. May 1976 SPC(T) 211

“Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain, Las Vegas, Nevada.” The American School
and University 72 (Nov. 1999): 297.

“Korte-Bellew completes two schools as new year starts.” Construction Connection (Oct. 2000):
11.

“NAIOP Awards presented.” AIA Las Vegas Forum (Apr. 2001): page unknown.

Przybys, John. “Fitting in.” Las Vegas Review Journal 27 May 2001: 1J, 12J. Includes photos.

Smith, Scott. “Korte-Bellew Scrambles to Overcome Aladdin Theater Project Challenges.” Construction Connection, August 2000, 6-7.

UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: newspaper advertisement from Henderson View 6
February 2002: 9AA.

UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Team Members List.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2003) Entry No. B03032, Merit Award.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, plans, elevations, photos and CD, 10 Years of Excellence in Design Boards (10YRS049)

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2002) Entry No. B01029, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, drawings, photos, cd

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2001) Entry No. B01061, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, plans, details, section, photos, cd

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1999) Entry No. 99NVU106, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, plans, drawings, slides, renderings

*This project won the 2003 AIA Nevada Merit Award in the Built Category.

*This project won a 2001 National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) Spotlight Award for “Best Building in the Market” and the “Large-Scale Projects: Build-to-Suit” category.

S.D.,"Design is in session" Desert Companion, March/April 2010,36,

Doherty, Dan and Higgins, Kevin. “Spirit of Southern Nevada Bus Tour 2003.” Nevada Business, October 2003, 15.

“Condo Projects in the Las Vegas Valley.” Las Vegas Review Journal. 6 November 2005. [Online]. Accessed November 7, 2005.
2
Kozloff, Howard. "Game On, Game Off: Las Vegas's nongaming options continue to shape the gambling capital's environment." Urban Land. September 2007: 119-122.

Knightly, Arnold M. “Second the motion: harmon corridor developing into Las vegas’ next big boulevard.” Las Vegas Review Journal. March 18, 2007. 1E, 3E.

Mihailovich, Steven. “Makeover Puts Hotel into Gaming.” Business Press, 6 December 2004, 2 & 16.

Stutz, Howard. “A New Future for Alexis Park.” Las Vegas Review-Journal. 26 November 2004. [Online]. Avilable: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Nov-26-Fri-2004/business/25302577.html Accessed December 17, 2004.

“New & notable.” Architecture Las Vegas 1, n.3 (2002): 15-21.

Featuring a radius glass wall to capture the breathtaking mountain vista, the gallery incorporated natural slate flooring with cobalt glass stones running through it. Stones running up the interior, detailed reception desk further welcomed visitors and cobalt countertops and metal accents finished off the look.

“Aliante Info Gallery Called ‘Unique.’” Las Vegas Review – Journal, 26 July 2003,?.

When two of the most successful developers in Nevada joined forces to create a master planned community, first impressions were critical. MICE made a great first impression with their design for Aliante's information gallery and welcome center.


The Aliante Information Gallery is located at the southeast corner
of I-215 and Aliante Parkway. Take US-95 north to the I-215 East
exit. Head east on I-215, exit Aliante Parkway and proceed south.
Call 1-866-874-6393. Open daily: Summer Hours - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
& Winter Hours - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Aliante wins Homer award




The Aliante master-planned community received the "Best Master-Planned Community Merchandising Campaign" award at the recent Homer Awards festivities, which were sponsored by the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association.

Participants submitted 77 entries in 17 categories. Aliante won its award primarily on the strength of the design of the community's sales information center, according to the association.

Dan Naef, senior vice president of North Valley Enterprises, developer of Aliante, was delighted.

"Prospective home buyers who visit the Aliante Information Gallery first have the assurance of knowing that they are accessing the best source of information regarding just about every possible aspect of this community," he said.

The center is located near the southeast corner of Interstate 215 and Aliante Parkway, just across from the community's 20-acre Nature Discovery Park. The 4,600-square-foot building was designed by Las Vegas-based JMA Architects, while MICE Marketcraft, of Tempe, Ariz., handled the interior design.

"It is a beautiful building, with great indoor-outdoor relationships," said Claudia Gerster, vice president of the commercial division of MICE Marketcraft. "Appropriately, we brought materials and concepts from the outside to the inside of the building. The stonework you see on the exterior is carried over to the inside. For the flooring, we used a natural slate material and incorporated into it blue-tinted glass pebble tiles to create what looks like a creek running through the slate."

A series of free-standing kiosks in the center provides visitors with information.

"There is even a special interactive niche, with computer monitors and a computer program that can take visitors on a virtual tour of the community," Gerster said.

Illia, Tony. “CCSN Opens Telecommunication Building.” Las Vegas Business Press, 30 August 2004, 13.

Smith, Hubble. “Work Begins on Aliante Office Building.” Las Vegas Review-Journal. 06 September 2004. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Sep-06-Mon-2004/business/24211505.html Accessed September 7, 2004.

200 rooms
2,554 poker machines (1,500 penny games), 40 table games, 170-seat race and sportsbook, 600 seat concert venue, 16 movie theaters, six restaurants, a pool

Arnold M. Knightly. "Station buyout approved." Las Vegas Review-Journal. Las Vegas, Nev.: Oct 19, 2007. pg. D.1

Llewellyn, Amanda. "Aliante Station: Counting Down to 11:11pm." Northern/Aliante View News. 11 November 2008. [Online]. Available: http://www.viewnews.com/2008/VIEW-Nov-11-Tue-2008/North/25001785.html Accessed December 8, 2008.

"Southwest Contractor: 2007 Top Projects Nevada." Southwest Contractor. June 2008: 67. ASL File#: LVA KGA 71

Stutz, Howard. “Cost of Aliante Station jumps to 600 million.” 21 September 2006. [Online].
http://www.casinocitytimes.com/news/article.cfm?contentID=161226
Accessed September 21 2006.

UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Floors Plans and General Information.

“Lasting images – All American SportPark.” AIA Las Vegas Forum (date unknown): 9. Includes project statement and rendering.

“NAIOP Spotlight awards honor top local projects.” Nevada Contractor (Apr. 2000): page unknown.

UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: 11” x 17” color rendering of facility.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2000) Entry No. BN00140, submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, photos, plans, drawings

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1999) Entry No. 99NVB107, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos, plans, drawings, slides

This project won a 2000 National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) Spotlight Award in the “Large-Scale Projects: Build-to-Suit” category.

Two 41-Story Luxury Towers
Phase I: 428 Units

Architecture Studies Library holds: Location Map, Floor Plans, and 3-D Renderings. http://www.allurelasvegas.com Accessed May 23, 2006.

Berton, Bret. "Tapping into TIF: Tax increment financing helps turn a redevelopment district around and promising projects to pencil out." Urban Land. September 2007: 114-118.

"Building Jackpot: No Slowdown in Sight for Las Vegas." Southwest Contractor. September 2006: 20-24.

“Condo Projects in the Las Vegas Valley.” Las Vegas Review Journal. 6 November 2005. [Online]. Accessed November 7, 2005.

"Condo Projects Throughout Vegas", Las Vegas Life, April 2006.

Smith, Hubble. "Allure High-Rise Condo Project Reaches Top of Ninth." Las Vegas Review-Journal. 20 May 2006. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Mar-20-Mon-2006/business/6393521.html Accessed March 20, 2006.

Smith, Hubble. “Allure officials confident; contrasts go hard.” 7 August 2006. [Online].
http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Aug-07-Mon-2006/business/8872541.html
Accessed August 7, 2006.

Smith, Hubble. "Condo Towers." Las Vegas Review-Journal. 26 Spet. 2005. [Online]. Accessed September 26, 2005.

Smith, Hubble. “Commerce Commons adds supermarket.” Las Vegas Review Journal. 01 October 2007. [Online]. Available: . Accessed October 16, 2007.

Smith, Hubble. “Construction under way for Town Square Project.” Las Vegas Review Journal. 26 May 2006. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/May-29-Mon-2006/business/7603327.html
Accessed May 29, 2006.

Smith Hubble. “Even with signs calling projects under construction, they may not be.” 15 August 2005. [Online]. http://www.streamlinetower.com/news/index.php?news_id=40&category_id=1
Accessed August 15, 2005.

"Southwest Contractor: 2006 Top Projects Nevada." Southwest Contractor. June 2007: 57.

Illia, Tony. “Next Phase of Beltway Business Park Gets Underway.” Business Press, November 22, 2004, 10.

“Midway, a multi-use development.” AIA Las Vegas Forum (Nov. 2002): 5. Includes rendering,
elevations, and photos of model.

Alper Airport Center is a complex with desert landscaping to create a desert friendly environment.

Alystra Casino - This casino opened with 265 slots, four black jack tables, two bars and one restaurant. The project planned to include a hotel tower with 200 rooms within the next four years. An expansion is already planned with the hotel addition which will add more restaurants and additional casino space.
(from Las Vegas RJ, Oct 4, 1995. pg. 1.AA)

Destroyed by a fire on May 13th, 2008

"Abandoned Casino Catches Fire in Henderson." KLAS-TV, NV. 13 May 2008. www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=8320019&nav=168Y Accessed May 13, 2008

DeFrank, Sean. “Commission OKs Extension for Dormant Alystra.” View. 6 February 1999. [Online]. Available: www.viewnews.com/1999/VIEW-Feb-06-Sat-1999/Henderson/10529239.html Accessed September 24, 2003.
Lucht, Nicole Feneberg. “Neighbors want to see old Alystra Casino cleaned up.” Henderson Home News. 2005: 15-21.

Miller, Valerie. "Alystra to rise again?" Las Vegas Business Press. 29 January 2007. [Online]. Available: http://www.lvbusinesspress.com/articles/2007/01/29/news/iq_12136548.txt Accessed May 13, 2008.

“Nevada Regulators to Seize Funds from Closed Henderson Casino.” Las Vegas Sun. 21 January 2000. [Online]. Available: www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/text/2000/jan/21/509743977.html Accessed September 24, 2003.

“Abandoned Henderson Casino Destroyed by Fire.” Las Vegas Now. 13 May 2008. [Online]. Available: www.lasvegasnow.com/global/story.asp?S=8320019&nav=168Y Accessed July 21, 2009.


Alystra (no hotel) (previously called Grand Victorian)
1995 Opened under name Alystra
333 W Sunset Rd., Henderson
1998 Closed for Renovation but Never Reopened
May 13, 2008 Destroyed by fire

Five-Story
Will house 13 research, diagnostic and outpatient exam rooms, a 500-seat activity hall and a Wolfgang Puck Kitchen and cafe.
Museum of the Mind -- a two-story 5,000-sq-ft space with Smithsonian-style exhibits for school-children and visitors.

Also includes a resource library, conference room, and multipurpose area.

2006 Las Vegas Art Museum Postcard of The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute, Las Vegas.

Buhler, Brendan. "Beyond the box." Las Vegas Sun. March 14, 2008. [Online]. Available: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/mar/14/beyond-box/ Accessed October 13, 2008.

Edwards, Scott. "Getting Gehry." Architecture Las Vegas 2006, 62-65.

Gehry Partners,LLP. Lou Ruvo Alzheimer’s Institute Image.

Gorman, Tom “Design to be unveiled. ” Las Vegas Sun 11 February 2006.

Gorman, Tom “Frank Gehry’s approach to architecture ‘different’.” Las Vegas Sun 11 February 2006.

Gorman, Tom “Frank Gehry’s work is taking Las Vegas to a new page.” Las Vegas Sun 12 February 2006.

Kalil, J.M. “Award Winner to Design Local Project.” Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2 March 2005. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2005/Mar-02-Wed-2005/news/25970201.html Accessed March 2, 2004.

Koch, Ed. “Lou Ruvo center aims to emphasize celebration of life.” Las Vegas Sun. 11 February 2006. [Online]. http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/sun/2006/feb/11/566698134.html
Accessed April 17 2007.

Kulin, Dan. "The 61 acres: What now?." Las Vegas Sun. 17 October 2005. [Online]. Available: http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/sun/2005/oct/16/519515752.html?"what%20now?" Accessed November 1, 2006.

Photo: Brainchild Taking Shape (2007) Las Vegas Review-Journal 10 July 2007. [Online]. http://www.lvrj.com/news/8406742.html Accessed July 10 2007.

Roberts, Alana. "Downtown Las Vegas's Urban Renewal: Revitalization of downtown and its arts and entertainment district bolsters its potential." Urban Land. September 2007: 108-113.

Schwartz, David McGrath. “Alzheimer’s center design expected to attract attention: architect’s work includes Disney concert hall.” Review Journal 12 February 2006. [Online].
http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Feb-02-Thu-2006/news/5670600.html
Accessed April 17 2007.

Schwartz, David McGrath. “Architect unveils ‘comforting’ Alzheimer’s Institute design: metal lattice described as metaphor for disease.” Review Journal 12 February 2006. [Online].
http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Feb-12-Sun-2006/news/5842969.html
Accessed April 17 2007.

"Southwest Contractor: 2007 Top Projects Nevada." Southwest Contractor. June 2008: 76.


"Ruvo, Clinic Meeting Was 'Like Magic'." Las Vegas Sun. February 17 2009: 7.

"Gehry's Curvy Creation Takes Shape in Downtown Las Vegas." Healthcare Construction. February 2008: 32.

"Ruvo Center Taking Shape" Las Vegas Sun November 21,2009

"Ruvo Center architect's form helps direct focus on a cure" Las Vegas Sun. April 6, 201o.

"Lou Ruvo Center design defines purpose of facility" Las Vegas Sun. April 4, 2010

Illia, Tony. “Plise Unveils $30 Million Northwest Business Park.” Las Vegas Business Press, 7 June 2004, 16.

“2003 Homer Award Winner.” Las Vegas Life. December 2003. 100.

*This project won the 2003 Southern Nevada Homebuilders Association Homer Award for the Best Single Family Detached Home, from 1,500 to 2,300 sf ($191,000 to $225,000).

“LV library nabs Silver for design.” Las Vegas Review Journal 3 March 1991: 4M.

*This project won a 1991 Silver Award in the “Office Over 50,000 sf” category from The Nevada Contractor.

Projects. [online] Available: http://www.lgainc.com Accessed October 21th, 2005.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1981) Nevada Merit Award.
No supporting material available.

*This project won a 1981 AIA Nevada Merit Award in the Built category.

UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: packet including site analysis, market research, land cost information, and demographic info. June 1997.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2001) Entry No. B01015, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, plans, elevations, photos, cd
http://www.library.unlv.edu/arch/aia/awa2001/agassicoll.html

Hodge, Damon. "Higher Learning." Structures. In Business Las Vegas. 25 February 2005: 10A. [Online]. Available: . Accessed July 15, 2008.

“Andre Agassi College, Prep Academy, Phase II.” Southwest Contractor, December 2004, 72.

Howell, Stacy. “Re: Additional Projects for UNLV Architecture Library.” Email to Jeanne Brown. 12 July 2004.

UNLV Archietecture Studies Library holds: Project Team Members List.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2005) Entry No. UB05025, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Identification Form, Photo Release Form, Intern Compensation Disclaimer Form, Context, Master Plan, Process, Elevations, Floor Plans, Model Photos, Sections, and CD

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2004) Entry No. B03008, Winner, Citation Award
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Identification Form, Project Entry Form, Vision Statement, Site Analysis, Design Process, Master Plan, Exterior Photos, Floor Plans, Sections, Interior Photos, CD, Boards from 10 Years of Excellence in Design (10YRS064)

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2002) Entry No. UB01027, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, site plan, cd

As the design team met with the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy & the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation for the 3rd and final phase to complete build out of the AACPA, the discussion not only turned toward curriculum and requirements but what this final step of completing their campus signifies to the student. The final phase was not really an ending but a beginning of what will follow. As our teams talked, it became apparent that the design of the 3rd phase would signify a culmination of the matriculation process and a celebration of the next phase of their journey: college and the rest of their lives. This became the major design idea for the process.

“Andre Agassi College, Prep Academy, Phase II.” Southwest Contractor, December 2004, 72.

Howell, Stacy. “Re: Additional Projects for UNLV Architecture Library.” Email to Jeanne Brown. 12 July 2004.

UNLV Archietecture Studies Library holds: Project Team Members List.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2005) Entry No. UB05025, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Identification Form, Photo Release Form, Intern Compensation Disclaimer Form, Context, Master Plan, Process, Elevations, Floor Plans, Model Photos, Sections, and CD

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2004) Entry No.B03008, Winner, Citation Award
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Identification Form, Project Entry Form, Vision Statement, Site Analysis, Design Process, Master Plan, Exterior Photos, Floor Plans, Sections, Interior Photos, CD, Boards from 10 Years of Excellence in Design (10YRS064)

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2002)Entry No.UB01027, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, site plan, cd

*This project won a 2004 AIA Nevada Design Award, Citation Award in the Built category and the Southwest Contractor, Best of 2004, Education K-12 Project (Tie) award.

The matriculation process from K-12 is represented by the placement of structures on the site, and the sophistication of materials, detailing and scale of buildings. The linear path allows students to see where they are going and where they have been. Although the High School, existing Middle School, Gymnasium and existing Multipurpose Building are all actually connected as one building; the exterior design of each allows each “building” and the functions within the building to be identifiable as separate structures. This serves several purposes. First, it allows the different “buildings” to create a campus experience and provide students with something more than a monotonous feel. Second, it provides fundraising opportunities for the AACF to name buildings and their component parts after donors. In the end, there are eight identifiable “buildings”.

During the design process on the High School the architects proposed creating a tradition at the school that could be augmented by the architectural design. The AACF requested at third level roof garden that would provide unobstructed views of the City of Las Vegas. This roof garden would serve several purposes. The first was to provide a location to entertain donors. The second was to provide students with a special space to hold an outdoor class. The unfortunate truth is many of the students in the neighborhood the school serves have not had the opportunity to travel outside of their own neighborhood. The architects also proposed a third purpose…….

The architect’s proposed a bridge from the roof deck to a smaller roof deck that spanned over the High School Quad below that will serve as the commencement bridge. The rule would be that you would not be able to cross the bridge until graduation. Students from all grade levels would be summoned to walk to the High School Quad for an on campus celebration to watch as each graduate walked across the commencement bridge and placed a decal of the name of college they planned to attend on the glass guardrails of the bridge. It is here that the architects wished to express that the students’ journey does not end at Agassi Prep, the journey continues.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2006) Entry No. UB06006, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Identification Form, Photo Release Form, Intern Compensation Disclaimer Form, Project Entry Form, Exteriors Photos, Site Plan, Floor Plans, Interior Photos and CD

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2007) Entry No. B07046, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Identification Form, Photo Release Form, Intern Compensation Disclaimer Form, Project Entry Form, Exteriors Photos, Site Plan, Floor Plans, Interior Photos and CD

"Nevada Best of 2007: Andre Agassi High School and Gym." Southwest Contractor. December 2007: 88.

"On the Boards: Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, Phase 3-D." Architecture Las Vegas. 2006, 100.

2006 Nevada Best of 2006 Southwest Contractor, December 56-80.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2002) Entry No. B01024, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, drawings, photos, cd

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2000) Entry No. UN00116, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form binder, plans, drawings

“Bernstein-Saylor, Hali. “Animal Emergency Center to Break Ground in July.” Las Vegas Review-Journal, 20 June 2004, 1M, 9M.

This consolidated animal-care campus, which is located adjacent to the existing Lied Animal Shelter, is intended to serve the animal sheltering and adoption needs for the entire region. The recently completed dog adoption park houses adoptable dogs in groups of 10 – 12 within a community of 22 bungalows. The central goals for the campus include a sophisticated and innovative presentation of the animals, in an attempt to improve the chances for adoption, and a sustainable design solution that strives to reflect the client’s vision of environmental responsibility. To meet this objective, the project was developed in accordance with LEED Platinum-level standards for sustainability.

2005 Nevada best 2005 Southwest Contractor, December 60-89.

Civic Projects. [online] Available http://www.tatesnyderkimsey.com/animal.htm Accessed: June 29, 2005.

“Dandy Designs” Las Vegas Review-Journal, 30 November 2003, 1L.

Fox, William L. "A Measure of Success." 2006 Architecture Las Vegas, 71.

Illia, Tony. “Green with Envy: New ‘Green’ Animal Complex Takes Shape in Las Vegas.” Southwest Contractor, June 2005, 75-76.

Illia, Tony. “New Green Energy Complex for Animals Breaks Ground.” Las Vegas Business Press, 9 August 2004, 12.

“Nevada News: Tallest Condo Tower in Nevada Planned.” Southwest Contractor, March 2005, 12-13.

"Tate Snyder Kimsey Architects Wins 2005 Western Mountain Region Design Awards: Regional Animal Campus Garners Citation Award." AIA Las Vegas Forum Monthly Newletter. Sept 2005: 16.

“Visions of Green: A New Energy Efficient Animal Complex Breaks Groud.” Nevada Contractor, August 2004, 17-18.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2003) Entry No. UB03043, Merit Award.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, plans, elevations, photos, CD, Boards from 10 Years of Excellence in Design (10YRS055)

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2005) Entry No. B05065, Honor Award.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Submittal Instructions, Project Entry Form, Project Identification Form, Project Description Form, Photo Release Form, Intern Compensation Disclaimer Form, Model Photos, Exteriors Photos, Floor Plans, Elevations, Sections, Interior Photos and CD

Completion Dates (estimated):
Phase I (Dog Adoption Bungalows)- June 2005
Phase II (Barn/Apartments & Shelter Addition)- October 2005
Phase III (Wellness Center)- May 2007

AIA Western Mountain Region (2005) submittal. Regional Animal Campus.

“AIA local and state news.” AIA Las Vegas 24 November 1997: 4-9.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1997) Entry No. 97U3, Honor Award, Student Choice Award.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, model photos, drawings, slides

*This project won a 1997 AIA Nevada Honor Award in the Unbuilt Category and a Student Choice Award.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1999) Entry No. 99NVS101, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, model, plans, drawings

“AIA, Las Vegas Chapter, honors local projects.” Construction Connection (Nov. 1999): 18.

“Architects host annual design awards gala.” Las Vegas Review Journal 24 October 1999: 1M, 4M.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1999) Entry No. 99NVS111, Nevada Citation Award. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, plans, drawings, model

This project won a 1999 AIA Nevada Citation Award in the Academic category.

Witters, Charles and Eigenman, Kyle. “Spirit of Southern Nevada Bus Tour 2003.” Nevada Business, October 2003, 28.

“Anthem Center.” Nevada Construction Review (2001): 8-11. Includes photos.

“Anthem Country Club Clubhouse and Athletic Club.” Nevada Construction Review (2001): 12-15. Includes photos.

“On a Roel.” Las Vegas Review Journal and Las Vegas Sun 15 September 2002: 1L.

NASLA Design Awards (2009) Submission. NASLA(2009 34) UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Project description form, Narrative, & CDROM with images

2004 Homer Award Winner in the Best Model Home Interior Merchandising category. Southern Nevada Home Builders Association. 2004.

Bristol, Emmily N. “Anthem Library works.” Henderson View 24 February 2001: 1AA–3AA.

----- “Public helps with design.” Henderson View 3 October 2001: 1AA, 2AA,
4AA, 5AA.

UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: “The Library at Anthem Schematic Design Summary.” Includes renderings and project description.

"NAIOP Salutes Commercial Real Estate Projects." Las Vegas Review-Journal and Las Vegas Sun. 7 March 1999.

“Nechita takes top honors at Homers.” Las Vegas Review Journal 19 October 2002: 1E, 3E.

*This project won the 2002 Southern Nevada Homebuilders Association 19th Annual Homer
Award for the Best Single Family Attached Home, 1,300 square feet and under ($145,000 and under).

AIA Western Mountain Region Design Awards (1998) Entry No. 98WMR127, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos

12 guest cabins -- eight standard, four master-- each with 50-foot riverfront windows and king-sized beds.

“Aqua.” HD Magazine. April 2008.

"Aqua Blue, Las Vegas." Emporis.com. [Online]. Available:http://extranet.emporis.com/
wm/bu/?l=3&yr=2005&mt=2&dy=7&id=216393 Accessed Feburary 7, 2005.

“Condo Projects in the Las Vegas Valley.” Las Vegas Review Journal. 6 November 2005. [Online]. Accessed November 7, 2005.

UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Sales Information, Amenities, Location Map, Interior Renderings, Perspectives, and Floor Plans. ASL File #: LVA(F) MBA 20

"Condo Projects Throughout Vegas", Las Vegas Life, April 2006.

Smith, Hubble. “South Strip’s first luxury tower on the way up.” Las Vegas Review Journal. 30 October 2006.

“New and notable.” Architecture Las Vegas 1, n.3 (2002): 15-21.

“New $10 million ‘Aqua Center’ announced.” Nevada Contractor (Jun. 2002): 22.

nspired by the mathematical logic found in bio­logical growth and structural formations in nature, Aquarius Tower's organic design attempts to fuse together Earth and sea to bring a unique aquatic­ museum experience to Las Vegas casino designs.

The main lobby and casino areas will feature a bio­sphere that ushers light in from above and allows guests an unparalleled view of sea life from below Shadow control exo-louvres will regulate light and heat during various seasons to insure the virtual underwater environment maintains an ecological balance healthy for the aquatic life it supports. Other unique features of the hotel casino design will include a Liquid Sound Pool that forms the heart of the Thelasotherapy Spa. Unique sea therapy Hydro-treatments will highlight the Spa's offerings. Rooms and other interior spaces will be designed with an organic line to blend natural aquatic themes with land-based traditional archi­tectures.

The hotel tower will have a 3500 key capacity and the complex will occupy approximately 27 acres of land. The project will include a 4000 seat theatre, 3 ballrooms and several multi-function spaces and meeting rooms.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2007) Entry No. UB07020, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Identification Form, Photo Release Form, Intern Compensation Disclaimer Form, Project Entry Form, Exteriors Photos, Site Plan, Floor Plans, Interior Photos and CD

Bristol, Emmily N. “Earth moves on city projects.” Henderson View 22 February 2002: 2AA,
4AA.

Casey, Juliet V. “City adds huge center to list of parks.” Las Vegas Review Journal 26 October
2002: 2B. Includes photo and site diagram.

Hill, Kris. “Multigenerational Center ahead of schedule.” Henderson Home News 19 September
2002: 1, 20.

“New and notable.” Architecture Las Vegas 1, n.2 (Fall/Winter 2001): 8-10.

“New and notable.” Architecture Las Vegas 1, n.3 (2002): 15-21.

Smith, Scott. “Clark & Sullivan building pool, event complex.” Construction Connection (Dec.
2001): 6.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2009) Entry No. B09047, Submission.

This lofty location is on one of the highest properties in the "Eaglenest" development. The form and function of this home result from the owner's desire to infuse a level of organic integrity into this dynamic and challenging upslope property. This is a wood construction with steel moment frame using cor-ten steel roofing and details sage colored plaster, stained board-formed concrete veneer atthe base and cement-fiber cedar lap siding.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2003) Entry No. UB03006, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, drawings, renderings, photos & cd

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2006) Entry No. UB06031, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Identification Form, Photo Release Form, Intern Compensation Disclaimer Form, Project Entry Form, Exteriors Photos, Site Plan, Floor Plans, Interior Photos and CD

8 stories
296 Units
2 levels of underground parking
35000 sqft of retail space

In order to accommodate rapid population growth and ensure equality among all its campuses, the Clark County School District has adopted the use of prototypical designs for new school construction. Since the completion of the first prototype high school in 1991, curriculum changes and new standards for daylighting and energy efficiency have required a number of design adaptations, all of which have been incorporated into Arbor View High School.

2005 Nevada best 2005 Southwest Contractor, December 60-89.

Fox, William L. "A Measure of Success." 2006 Architecture Las Vegas, 71.

Planas, Antonio. “Students Feel at Home by Design: Emphasis on Grade-Level Grouping Gives Big High Schools a more Cozy Atmosphere.” Las Vegas Review-Journal. 25 April 2005. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2005/Apr-25-Mon-2005/news/26296338.html Accessed April 25, 2005.

“Southwest Contractor: 2004 Top Projects Nevada.” Southwest Contractor, June 2005, 52.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library, Special Collections holds: Photo Montage Boards (CCSD 11)

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2005) Entry No. B05099, Merit Award.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Description Form, Exteriors Photos, Site Plan, Stack Diagram, Floor Plans, Sections, and Interior Photos

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2003) Entry No. UB03030, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, plans, elevations, photos and CD

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2004) Entry No. B03056, Winner, Citation Award.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Identification Form, Project Entry Form, Photo Release Form, Site Plan, Floor Plans, Elevations, Exterior Photos, Interior Photos, CD, 10 Years of Excellence in Design (10YRS075)

This project won a 2004 AIA Nevada Design Award, Citation Award in the Built Category.

Yee, Roger. 2005. Hotel and Restaurant Design. New York: Visual Reference Publications, Inc. 62-63.

Przybys, John. “Street of Dreams: Lap of Luxury.” Las Vegas Review-Journal. 20 May 2004. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/May-20-Thu-2004/living/23892662.html Accessed May 28, 2004.

“’Street’ Draws Record Entry. Christopher’s Aria Declared Largest Costliest Home in Show’s History.” Las Vegas Review-Journal and Sun, 22 May 2004, 1E, 6E.

“Street of Dreams: Custom-Home Show Marks Fourth Year in Southern Nevada.” Las Vegas Review-Journal and Sun, 15 May 2004, 1E, 6E.

This Project won the 2004 Street of Dreams, Best Architectural Design and Best Landscape

“’Street’ Draws Record Entry. Christopher’s Aria Declared Largest Costliest Home in Show’s History.” Las Vegas Review-Journal and Sun, 22 May 2004, 1E, 6E.

“Street of Dreams: Custom-Home Show Marks Fourth Year in Southern Nevada.” Las Vegas Review-Journal and Sun, 15 May 2004, 1E, 6E.

4,004 Rooms
1,750 Space Parking Garage

Cohen, Andy and Finn, J.F. "Landwrites: City Within a City." Urban Land. February 2006, 94-97.

Illia, Tony. "The Strip: Inside City Center." Las Vegas Review Journal. 23 November 2008. [Online]. Available: http://www.lvrj.com/business/34953294.html Accessed December 8, 2008.

Mastrelli, Tara. ed. Stacy Shoemaker Rauen. "Las Vegas." HospitalityDesign, April 2006, 135-137.

"Southwest Contractor: 2006 Top Projects Nevada." Southwest Contractor. June 2007: 50.

AIA Western Mountain Region Design Awards (1998) Entry No. 98WMR136, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos

Mission-style All-Suite Hotel with Mediterranean decor, located near convention center & The Strip. Centrally located to The Strip; McCarran Airport

Illia, Tony. “MountainView Undertakes $12.5 Million Expansion.” Las Vegas Business Press, 22 March 2004, 7.

Year built 1991. Three Floors, 305 rooms.

Arizona Charlie's set to expand
Arizona Charlie's East, located at 4575 Boulder Highway, has launched an expansion project to enhance casino options including a new race and sports book and a 24-hour, 500-seat bingo hall.
The expansion will consist of three floors and is scheduled for completion by Summer 2002. It includes 5,400 square feet of casino space and more than 175 new slot and video poker machines. The bingo hall will be the only 24-hour bingo venue on the Boulder Strip.
Harris & Associates is managing the project.

Illia, Tony. “MountainView Undertakes $12.5 Million Expansion.” Las Vegas Business Press, 22 March 2004, 7

1988* Opened 258 rooms
2004 Remodel 301 rooms
2006 Expansion

Our custom elements are the canopy and store front window mullions. A dynamic canopy of galvalume metal folds and bends around two sides of the building. The canopy is based on proportions and scale; we worked from hand made study models and computer 3D models. The canopy provides a dramatic street front presence to compliment and accentuate the custom motorcycles that are outside on display. This enhances the shopping experience of the customers; the canopy reflects the colors of the motorcycles and the neon signage as well as provides shade during the day. Diagonal window mullions represent the independent direction pf motorcycles and the freedom to go anywhere. This subtle suggestion is also meant to compliment the custom bikes.

Butler manufactured steel spans the 115-foot length of the showroom which provides a completely open showroom area; columns are only around the perimeter. Stained concrete floors inside are cut diagonally and extended into the outdoor showroom. Lighting was also important aspect of the design; this is an infill lot in an older part of town across the street from the casino and older retail on either side. Dramatic lighting and neon help to establish it’s presence in the older area. The facility houses the indoor and outdoor showrooms, office space, a shop area and storage. The new facility provides the owner with a budget conscience design that is unique and interesting, like a custom bike.

Materials used included glass, steel, standing seam galvalume, and metal (heavy metal) and the building area totaled 17, 375 sf.

2005 Nevada best 2005 Southwest Contractor, December 60-89.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2006) Entry No. B06012, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Identification Form, Photo Release Form, Intern Compensation Disclaimer Form, Project Entry Form, Exteriors Photos, Site Plan, Floor Plans, Interior Photos and CD

Smith, Hubble. "Jackson-Shaw Project." Las Vegas Review-Journal. 26 Spet. 2005. [Online]. Accessed September 26, 2005.

Smith, Hubble. "Work Finished on Custom Motorcycle Dealership." Las Vegas Review-Journal. 10 April 2006. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Apr-10-Mon-2006/business/6748870.html Accessed April 10, 2006.

S.D. "Custom bikes, custom building" Desert cmpanion,march/april 2010, 39

Phase 1*

*This project won a 1998 National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
Spotlight Award in the “Medium-Scale Projects: Light Industrial/Flex Building” category.

“NAIOP chapter inaugurates Spotlight Awards.” Las Vegas Review Journal month and date
unknown 1998: 1M, 4M.

Witters, Charles and Eigenman, Kyle. “Spirit of Southern Nevada Bus Tour 2003.” Nevada Business, October 2003, 28.

Witters, Charles and Eigenman, Kyle. “Spirit of Southern Nevada Bus Tour 2003.” Nevada Business, October 2003, 28.

Illia, Tony. “EJM Development has Designs on Local Realty Market.” Las Vegas Business Press, July 12, 2004, 4.

Illia, Tony. “EJM Unveils Plans For a New 450-Acre Business Park.” Las Vegas Business Press, 12 April 2004, 11.

Illia, Tony. “Industrial-Strength: LM Construction Builds “The Arroyo” in Las Vegas.” Southwest Contractor, October 2004, 28-30.

Smith, Hubble. "Power Center on way to Las Vegas." Las Vegas Review-Journal. 23 May 2006. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/May-23-Tue-2006/business/7552062.html Accessed May 23, 2006.

Landscaped area surrounding Arroyo Corporate Center

Smith, Hubble. "Jackson-Shaw Project." Las Vegas Review-Journal. 26 Spet. 2005. [Online]. Accessed September 26, 2005.

Will be anchored by Wal-Mart Supercenter, Sam's Club, and Home Depot, additional tenants include: Best Buy, Sports Chalet, Bed Bath & Beyond, Ross Dress for Less, Michaels, Marshalls, PetSmart, and OfficeMax.

Smith, Hubble. "Power Center on way to Las Vegas." Las Vegas Review-Journal. 23 May 2006. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/May-23-Tue-2006/business/7552062.html Accessed May 23, 2006. ASL File #: LVA JMA 153

"Southwest Contractor: 2006 Top Projects Nevada." Southwest Contractor. June 2007: 59.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2003) Entry No. B03038, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, drawings, renderings, photos, cd

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2002) Entry No. A01005, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, plans, drawings, model photos, cd

78 "Modern Work-Force" Condominiums
81 Parking Spaces

"Lofty Gambles: High-Rise Builders Bet big on Downtown Las Vegas." Southwest Contractor. January 2008. [Online]. Available: . Accessed January 15, 2008.

"Nevada News - October 2007." Southwest Contractor. October 2007. [Online]. Available: . Accessed October 17, 2007.

"Architectural Odyssey: Clarke's vision captured.", by K.C.Howard. Las Vegas Review Journal. July 1, 2005. [online] Available http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2005/Jul-01-Fri-2005/news/26812369.html Accessed: 7/5/2005.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2003) Entry No. SC03017, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, drawings, renderings, photos, cd

“AIA, Las Vegas Chapter, honors local projects.” Construction Connection (Nov. 1999): 18.

“Architects host annual design awards gala.” Las Vegas Review Journal 24 October 1999: 1M,
4M.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1999) Entry No. 99NVU135, Citation Award. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, plans, drawings, model

*This project won a 1999 AIA Nevada Citation Award in the Unbuilt category.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2003) Entry No. SC03042, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, drawings, renderings, photos, cd

“NAIOP chapter inaugurates Spotlight Awards.” Las Vegas Review Journal month and date unknown 1998: 1M, 4M.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2000) Entry No. BN00135, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, photos, plans

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1999) Entry No. 99NVB143, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: plans, photos, slides

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1998) Entry No. 98NVB114, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1996) Entry No. 96B9, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos

*This project won a 1998 National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) Spotlight Award in the “Small-Scale Projects: Build-to-Suit (Private)” category.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2003) Entry No. UB03037, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, plans, elevations, photos and CD

“Briefs.” AIA Las Vegas Forum (Feb. 2003): 2, 4.

“Vegas Firm Building Office.” Southwest Contractor, June 2004, 12.

“Spotlight Award 2001.” NAIOP, 2001, No page #.

*This project won a 2001 NAIOP Merit Award Recipients.

“The Atrum Business Tower.” Emporis. 2004. [Online]. Available: www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=206547 Accessed February 21, 2005.

“Augustus Tower.” Emporis. 2004. [Online]. Available: www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=194635 Accessed February 8, 2005.

“Southwest Contractor: 2004 Top Projects Nevada.” Southwest Contractor, June 2005, 41.

"A Full House: Sin City stacks the deck in designers' favor." By Craig Kellogg. Interior Design v.76 n.3 (2005).

Bars & Restaurants, Paco Asensio ed., (New York: LOFT and HBI, 2002, imprint HarperCollins International), 72-75. ASL File #: LVA(F) KJA 33

Hay, David. “Amid Las Vegas’ hype and glitz, Adam Tihany’s Aureole restaurant strives to marry
good taste and spectacular feats.” Architectural Record 187, n.9 (Sep. 1999): 140-143. Includes photos.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1998) Entry No. 98NVU220, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, renderings, drawings

Eight Floor Plans
3-5 bedrooms
2-4 1/2 baths

"Models open at Rhodes' Avellino." LasVegasNewspaper.com: Real Estate News. 19 Sept. 2005.

636 Residences

Smith, Hubble. “Downtown L’Octaine Project Nears Completion.” Las Vegas Review-Journal. 27 June 2005. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2005/Jun-27-Mon-2005/business/ Accessed June 27, 2005.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2001) Entry No. UB01015, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, plans, elevations, renderings, cd

Featured a contemporary Southwestern and Indian theme, including a porte-cochere with a stylized tepee

Avi Resort & Casino http://www.avi-casino.com/index.html (accessed November 4, 2007)

Green, Marian. "Fort Mojave Indian Tribe breaking new ground in Nevada's growing gaming world." Las Vegas Review-Journal. 14 August 1994: 16E. ProQuest. Online. 04 November 2007.

Simpson, Veldon. 11 November 2007. personal email. (11 November 2007).

"Update: Group begins refurbishing historic Huntridge Theatre Avi Hotel underway." Las Vegas Review-Journal. 14 November 1994: 1B. Proquest. Online. 04 November 2007.

700-space parking garage

Smith, Hubble. "Avi Resort." Las Vegas Review-Journal. 26 Spet. 2005. [Online]. Accessed September 26, 2005.

UNLV Special Collections holds: 6 sheets – June 1991; redlines, 6 sheets – June 1991; 32 drawings – June 1991; equipment plan, 6 sheets – July 1991; fire alarm system/kitchen additions & alterations, 20 sheets – August 1991; 20 drawings – November 1991

Aztec Inn Casino Limited Partnership (Aztec Inn)
2200 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89104-2527, United States (map)
Phone: (702) 385-4566
Also Does Business As:Aztec Inn; Aztec Gold And Casino
SIC:Hotels and Motels
Contact Name:Gary Vause Contact Title:Partner
Est. Annual Sales:$1,900,000
Est. Employees at Location:57
Original construction year: 1957
Dwelling units: 45
Last Sales Price: $1.1M (08/89)

Original Building Sketch on file with Clark County: http://gisgate.co.clark.nv.us/assessor/webimages/default.asp?appID=2&txtAPN=162-04-813-083

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2000) Entry No. BN00103, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, photos, plans, drawings

UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: project manual, construction drawings and addendum 1 & 2 on microfilm. Arch Microfilm NA 737 W266 Z522 1976 Box 3

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1991) Nevada Honor Award.
No supporting material available.
*This project won a 1995 AIA Nevada Honor Award in the Built category.

2008 AIA Las Vegas “Unbuilt Las Vegas”.

“Project Types: Restaurants, ‘Baby’s’ at Mandalay Bay.” Klai Juba Architects. 2005. [Online]. Available: http://www.klaijuba.com/ Accessed June 29, 2005.

“Bali Hai Golf Club.” Nevada Construction Review (2001): 16-19. Includes photos.

Originally MGM Grand (1973-1993)
Bally's 1993 Opened
1993 New people mover and porte cochere competed
1996 Hilton Hotels acquired Bally's Casino Resort Division
1998 Hilton Hotels "spins off" gaming operations to create Park Place Entertainment
2004 Park Place Entertainment changes name to Caesars Entertainment
2004 Proposed $9.4 B Merger with Harrah's Entertainment

Simpson, Jeff. "Evolution of the Las vegas Strip." Urban Land. September 2007: 105-107.

Smith, Rod. “Merger Agreement: ‘Another Level’ of Gaming.” Las Vegas Review-Journal. 17 July 2004. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Jul-17-Sat-2004/business/24332114.html Accessed July 19, 2004.

“Bally’s North Tower.” Emporis. 2004. [Online]. Available: www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=122202 Accessed February 8, 2005.

“AIA design news.” AIA Las Vegas Forum October 1996: 5-7.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Project Team Members List.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1996) Entry No. 96B24, Honor Award. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos, 10 Years of Excellence in Design Boards (10YRS009)

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1996) Entry No. 96B6, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos

“Bally’s South Tower.” Emporis. 2004. [Online]. Available: www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=122201 Accessed February 8, 2005.

“Bank of America Building.” Emporis. 2004. [Online]. Available: www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=146861 Accessed February 21, 2005.

“New and notable.” Architecture Las Vegas 1, n.1 (Jan. 2001): 18-19.

Shubinski, Jennifer. “Onward and Upward.” Las Vegas Sun. 27 August 2004. [Online]. Available: http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/text/2004/aug/27/517417383.html Accessed August 31, 2004.

AIA Western Mountain Region Design Awards (1998) Entry No. 98WMR133, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos

Maryvale Baseball Park*: Phoenix, AZ.
Ellerbe Becket
“1998 AIA Nevada Design Awards Recipients.” AIA Las Vegas Forum November 1998: 6-10.


AIA Western Mountain Region Design Awards (1998)
Entry No. 98WMR134, WMR Merit Award.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos

*This project won a 1998 Western Mountain Region Merit Award.

“Lasting images: Kittrell Garlock and Associates.” AIA Las Vegas Forum (Jan. 1992): 6. Includes project statement and elevations.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1998) Entry No. 98NVB124, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos

AIA Western Mountain Region Design Awards (1998) Entry No. 98WMR152, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1998) Entry No. 98NVB133, Submission UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos

Barbary Coast 1979* Opened
3595 Las Vegas Blvd. S

Closed on February 27, 2007

Barbary Coast 2004 $1.3 B Merger with Boyd Gaming Corporation approved by NV Gaming Commision
$1.3 B Includes other assets

“Barbary Coast Hotel & Casino.” Emporis. 2004. [Online]. Available: www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=122185 Accessed February 21, 2005.

Vogel, Ed. “Board OKs Casino Merger.” Las Vegas Review-Journal. 3 June 2004. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Jun-03-Thu-2004/business/24022112.html Accessed June 7, 2004.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1997) Entry No. 97U14, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, elevations, model photo

“Project Types: Spa/Recreation, Bath House at THE Hotel.” Klai Juba Architects. 2005. [Online]. Available: http://www.klaijuba.com/ Accessed June 29, 2005.

"A Full House: Sin City stacks the deck in designers' favor." By Craig Kellogg. Interior Design v.76 n.3 (2005).

AIA Western Mountain Region Design Awards (1998) Entry No. 98WMR108, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos

3,933 Rooms

1998 Bellagio opened
2000 Bellagio sold to MGM
2003 Expansion Est completion data Dec 2004, Marnell Corrao (Design/build)
2004 Proposed $7.9 merger between MGM Mirage & Mandalay Resort Group
2004 New Tower opensand completes renovation
2005 Merger complete



“Bellagio.” Jerde Partnership. 2004. [Online]. Web Link no Longer Active. Accessed October 5, 2004.

"Bellagio Resort & Casino, Las Vegas." Emporis.com. [Online]. Available:http://extranet.emporis.com/wm/bu/?l=3&yr=2005&mt=2&dy=7&id=213002 Accessed Feburary 7, 2005.

“Best of Las Vegas.” Las Vegas Review-Journal, 28 March 2004, 49. ASL File #: AWARDS 26

"Best of Las Vegas: Best Architecture, Readers' and Staff Pick." Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2006. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/bestoflv/ Accessed April 26, 2006.

Bulavsky, Jack. “Green Thumbs = Greenbacks: Hotel-Casinos are Realizing the Value of Landscaping to Catch the Consumer’s Eye – and Their Business.” Down to Business, reprinted from Casino Journal, April 2003.

Harris, Bill. "Building Nevada :Featuring Nevada's Building Industry Leaders." 1st ed. Newport Beach, CA: Landmark Books, 2007. UNLV Arch Bk Stks HD9715.25.U63 N34 2007.

“Hitting the Jackpot.” World Architecture no. 76 (May 1999): 78-91.

Simpson, Jeff. "Evolution of the Las vegas Strip." Urban Land. September 2007: 105-107.

“The List: Casinos.” Las Vegas Business Press. October 3, 2005. 20-21.

UNLV Architectural Studies Library, Special Collections holds: Boards (ARCHENT 3)UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: company brochure with information and marketing materials related to some Las Vegas projects.

10 Story
5,300 spaces

2005 2005 Top Projects Nevada Southwest Contractor, June 39.

"A Full House: Sin City stacks the deck in designers' favor." By Craig Kellogg. Interior Design v.76 n.3 (2005).

Akkam, Alia 2005 Suite Life. Hospitalitydesign, August 76-79.

"Bellagio Spa Tower, Las Vegas." Emporis.com. [Online]. Available:http://extranet.emporis.com/
wm/bu/?l=3&yr=2005&mt=2&dy=7&id=158393 Accessed Feburary 7, 2005.

Simpson, Jeff. "Evolution of the Las vegas Strip." Urban Land. September 2007: 105-107.

“Bellagio Hotel Tower Expansion.” Southwest Contractor, June 2004, 58.

Simpson, Jeff. “Bellagio Hopes Tower Brings Power.” Las Vegas Review-Journal, 3 December 2003, 1D & 8D.

Smith, Rod. “Topping Off and Looking Up: Bellagio Tower Expected to Increase Customer Critical Mass, Cut Overhead Costs.” Las Vegas Review-Journal. 8 May 2004. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/May-08-Sat-2004/business/23826797.html Accessed June 9, 2004.

Stutz, Howard. “Bellagio Expansion Promises Polish.” Las Vegas Review-Journal. 23 December 2004. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Dec-23-Thu-2004/business/25533550.html Accessed January 3, 2005.

“Developer to Build Business Park.” Southwest Contractor, September 2003, 8.

Haley, Nick. “Developers ‘Cluster’ Job Centers: Beltway Business Park Links Work Sites to Neighborhoods.” Las Vegas Review-Journal, 3 August 2003, 1L & 4L.

Thill, Taber, Alderson, Donna and La Grange, Suzette. “Spirit of Southern Nevada Bus Tour 2003.” Nevada Business, October 2003, 35.

Illia, Tony. “Next Phase of Beltway Business Park Gets Underway.” Business Press, 22 November 2004, 10.

Illia, Tony. “Super-Size: The Massive Beltway Business Park Takes Shapes.” Southwest Contractor, August 2004, 58-59.

2 Buildings
Phase I: 64,000 sq.ft. Building
160 Parking Structure

“Nevada News - December 2005.” Southwest Contractor. December 2005: 12-13.

AIA Western Mountain Region Design Awards (1998) Entry No. 98WMR200, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos

NASLA Design Awards (2009) Submission. NASLA(2009 44) UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Project description form, Narrative, & CDROM with images

“LV library nabs Silver for design.” LVRJ 3 March 1991: 4M.

*This project won a 1991 Silver Award in the “Industrial Warehouse/Distribution” category from The Nevada Contractor.

30 Slot Machines, a Restaurant

Vogel, Ed. “Jethro licensed to run hillbillies casino in NLV.” 24 August 2005. [Online].
http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2005/Aug-26-Fri-2005/business/3085432.html
Accessed August 26 2005.

To create an innovative building that reflects the valley’s rolling mountains and The Interior Blvd.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2005) Entry No. UB05009, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Entry Form, Project Identification Form, Photo Release Form, Intern Compensation Disclaimer Form, Site Plan, Floor Plans, and CD

“1998 AIA Nevada Design Awards Recipients.” AIA Las Vegas Forum November 1998: 6-10.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1998) Entry No. 98NVU222, Student Choice Award. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, model photos, drawings

This project won a 1998 AIA Nevada Student Choice Award in the Unbuilt category.

Knightly, Arnold M. “Bill’s comes due for new ownership: Harrah’s takes over renamed Barbary Coast Hotel-Casino.” Las Vegas Review Journal. 02 March 2007. [Online]. Available: . Accessed March 2, 2007

Vogel, Ed. “Regulators recommend land swap.” Las Vegas Review Journal. 8 February 2007. [Online]. Available: . Accessed April 2, 2007.

1976 Bingo Palace 1976* Opened, Architect, Martin Stern Jr.
1984 Renamed Palace Station
2411 W. Sahara

1976 Frank Fertitta, Jr. opens The Casino, a 5,000-square-foot, 100 slot machine locals gambling hall.
1977 Property renamed Bingo Palace.
1984 Bingo Palace Renamed Palace Station

Arnold M. Knightly. "Station buyout approved." Las Vegas Review-Journal. Las Vegas, Nev.: Oct 19, 2007. pg. D.1

"Veldon Simpson, Architect, Inc." Veldon Simpson Limited Edition Art.

1966 Opened Under New Name "Binion's Horseshoe" and Renovated
2004 Closed (Bankrupt)
2004 Sold to Harrah's Entertainment and MTR Gaming Group for $50 M and Reopened
2005 MTR Gaming Group Assumes Ownership and Renames Casino "Binion's"

UNLV Libraries Special Collections. "Guide to the Binion’s Horseshoe Collection." http://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/ead/1991-30_Binions.xml (09 July 2007)

"Trail Evokes Memories of Past" Las Vegas Sun pg8 August 20, 2006 LVO COL 22

“1998 AIA Nevada Design Awards Recipients.” AIA Las Vegas Forum November 1998: 6-10.

AIA Western Mountain Region Design Awards (1998) Entry No. 98WMR234, Winner. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos, slides, drawings

This project won a 1998 Western Mountain Region Merit Award in the built category.

Hodge, Damon. "Higher Learning." Structures. In Business Las Vegas. 25 February 2005: 10A. [Online]. Available: . Accessed July 15, 2008.

Educational building project

Illia, Tony. “Passing Grade: Unique Partnership Results in New Reno High School.” Southwest Contractor, November 2004, 53-54.

“NAIOP chapter inaugurates Spotlight Awards.” Las Vegas Review Journal month and date unknown 1998: 1M, 4M.

3 other \ *This project won a 1998 National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) Spotlight Award in the “Master Planning: Business Park” category.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2005) Entry No. B05018, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Identification Form, Intern Compensation Form, Photo Release Form, Project Entry Form, Exteriors Photos, Sketches, Elevations, Site Plan, Floor Plans, Interior Photos and CD

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2004) Entry No. UB03009, Winner, Merit Award.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Identification Form, Project Entry Form, Site Location, Site Analysis, Conceptual Studies, Floor Plans, Elevations, Sections, Exploded Axonometric, Exterior Perspectives, Interior Perspectives, CD, and Boards from 10 Years of Excellence in Design (10YRS080)

“LV library nabs Silver for design.” Las Vegas Review Journal 3 March 1991: 4M.

*This project won a 1991 Silver Award in the “Interior Design - Retail” category from The Nevada Contractor.

“LV library nabs Silver for design.” Las Vegas Review Journal 3 March 1991: 4M.

A townhouse project built right outside of downtown Reno.

Visitors to the tavern and gallery can view the glassblowers at work through a fire-protective glass wall separating the functions. The gallery utilizes an existing 1940's storefront: the glassblowing studio and tavern is new construction. An appropriate fire separation segregates the tavern from the gallery. The 2.5 million dollar project is located in an older segment of downtown Las Vegas consisting almost entirely of single-story buildings, and is to be developed between existing structures. The open courtyard entrance brings relief to the block-long street-face. The free-form interior shapes of the tavern also reflect the freedom and art of glass-blowing within the juxtaposition of the rigid urban grid in downtown Las Vegas.

Challenges: Fire-safety between workshop and tavern area open to the public.

Regional Significance: Upscale Urban lounge and gallery in historic downtown Las Vegas.
Area: 9,000 Square Feet.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2006) Entry No. UB06014, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Identification Form, Photo Release Form, Intern Compensation Disclaimer Form, Project Entry Form, Exteriors Photos, Site Plan, Floor Plans, Interior Photos and CD

“Project Types: Restaurants, ‘Blue Blanc Rouge’ at Mandalay Bay.” Klai Juba Architects. 2005. [Online]. Available: http://www.klaijuba.com/ Accessed June 29, 2005.

"Nevada Best of 2007: Blue Diamond/I-15 Interchange." Southwest Contractor. December 2007: 78.

Thill, Taber, Alderson, Donna and La Grange, Suzette. “Spirit of Southern Nevada Bus Tour 2003.” Nevada Business, October 2003, 34.

UNLV Special Collections holds: 8 sheets – January 1980

The Blue Man Group Theatre, located inside the Venetian Casino Resort in Las Vegas, opened in 2006. Renovating and expanding the original 1,200-seat theatre with stage area created unique challenges for the design team. The overall theatre size was increased to 65,000 square feet, offering 1,760 seats while increasing the stage house and rigging to conventional size. However, the new, larger footprint of the stage house encroached into future casino hotel expansion plans.

To meet this challenge, the design team cantilevered the future hotel over the stage box. Special Consideration was given to prevent sound leakage from the theatre into the hotel. Seating also proved to be a challenge. A structural column had to be removed to increase the long span over the seating bowl while the floor-to-floor height of the existing theater dictated the location of the balcony level. The resulting seating configuration puts more spectators closer to the stage, allowing them to become a part of the action.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2006) Entry No. IE06020, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Identification Form, Photo Release Form, Intern Compensation Disclaimer Form, Project Entry Form, Exteriors Photos, Site Plan, Floor Plans, Interior Photos and CD

Pegler, Martin M. “Café Design, Number Two.” New York: Visual Reference Publications, Inc., 2002, 172-175.

Resort, preview center, and retail complex
seven story resort
approximately 240 two-bedroom timeshare units

"Bluegreen Corporation to Develop New Resort Property in Las Vegas." Southwest Contractor. Aug. 2006: 14.

"Southwest Contractor: 2006 Top Projects Nevada." Southwest Contractor. June 2007: 63.

Boa's overall space is broken up into smaller spaces with each seat providing a different experience to create a hip and diverse restaurant.

Sushi Roku is meant to have a warm but sophisticated feel. This starts as you decompress down the entry passage. Textures from the micro lam blocks on one wall and Japanese style wood blocks used throughout the restaurant continue the warm feel in the sushi bar dining area. The concrete and plaster of the bar4 area provides a contrast as you enter the main dining room. The main dining room with its raised ceiling is offset by large hanging elements to help keep an intimate feel. Views of Las Vegas Boulevard are clear from most tables to provide your eyes a place to expand.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2007) Entry No. IE07007, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Identification Form, Photo Release Form, Intern Compensation Disclaimer Form, Project Entry Form, Exteriors Photos, Site Plan, Floor Plans, Interior Photos and CD

AIA Western Mountain Region Design Awards (1998) Entry No. 98WMR138, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos

200-room hotel casino
16-story, 450-room tower

“Boardwalk Hotel and Casino.” Emporis. 2004. [Online]. Available: www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=176297 Accessed February 8, 2005.

"Boardwalk Implosion." Las Vegas Review-Journal. 9 May 2006. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/webextras/implode/boardwalk/ Access May 9, 2006.

Gurzinski, John. "Photos: Thunder The Boardwalk." Las Vegas Review-Journal. 10 May 2006. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/May-10-Wed-2006/business/7320633.html Access May 11, 2006.

Harris, Bill. "Building Nevada :Featuring Nevada's Building Industry Leaders." 1st ed. Newport Beach, CA: Landmark Books, 2007: 9. UNLV Arch Bk Stks HD9715.25.U63 N34 2007.

Jones, Chris. "Boardwalk slated to clase Jan. 9 to make room for Project CityCenter." Las Vegas Review-Journal. 19 Oct 2005. [Online]. Accessed October 19, 2005.

Simpson, Jeff. "Evolution of the Las vegas Strip." Urban Land. September 2007: 105-107.

“The List: Casinos.” Las Vegas Business Press. October 3, 2005. 20-21.

1969* Opened
1994 Changed Name to Holiday Inn / Boardwalk
2004 Proposed $7.9 B Merger with Mandalay Resort Group
2005 Merger Complete
Closed January 9, 2006
2006 May 9 - Imploded

Robinson, Jennifer. “Re-tailoring: How Three Very Different Shopping Centers Are Adapting Their Designs to the Valley’s Expanding and Maturing Consumer Environment.” Architecture Las Vegas, 2003, 55-59.

The Fashion Village will expand adding 800,000 sf and will be a high-end Main Street including a large pedestrian-friendly component. Columns and pillars recall ancient Greece and a botanical garden is planned to add entertainment appeal. 50-60 food venues will lie within a 10-minute walk from residences. The design is meant to create an active, living community, with residential units located only above high-end retail boutiques. This center is intended to be a true mixed-use complex.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2006) Entry No. UB06024, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Identification Form, Photo Release Form, Intern Compensation Disclaimer Form, Project Entry Form, Exteriors Photos, Site Plan, Floor Plans, Interior Photos and CD

Four 7-Story towers
756 Units

UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: 4 color slides of exterior and interior of building.

“Project Types: Clubs, Body English.” Klai Juba Architects. 2005. [Online]. Available: http://www.klaijuba.com/ Accessed June 29, 2005.

1967 Opened (Sold to Kirkoven after 3 months)Flamingo and Las Vegas Blvd.
1968 Sold to Levin-Townsend Computer Corp. for $10 M
1970 Closed

Rosenblatt, Robert A. “Casino Operations Ended at Bonanza Hotel in Las Vegas.” Los Angeles Times. 25 May 1970. D9.

“Street of Dreams: Custom-Home Show Marks Fourth Year in Southern Nevada.” Las Vegas Review-Journal and Sun, 15 May 2004, 1E, 6E.

Bach, Kim Lisa. “Building Plans for New School Unveiled.” Las Vegas Review-Jounral. 17 November 2004. [Online]. Avaliable: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Nov-17-Wed-2004/news/25282020.html Accessed November 18, 2004.

Boomtown1994* Opened 3333 Blue Diamond Rd.
Silverton 1998 Opened Under New Name "Silverton"
Silverton 2003 Expansion (Casino, Movie Theater & Retail Complex)

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2009) Entry No. IE09002, Submission.

Transformation of an existing restaurant to an expression of their connection with manmade cultural heritage.

Keeping with the restaurant's graphic expression the design incorporates materials to express and connect to the cultural patterning and manmade artistic values. Rammed earth, rough sawn lumber and weathered steel form the connection to natural materials. The graphics are enlivened through a vibrant color pattern.

The entire existing facade will be removed to allow the new design to be extremely open. This will create a visual connection to the patio and natural daylight beyond. The dining area has become more intimate through a lowering of the ceiling with the suspended wood beams. The overall restaurant has been opened to the hotel. Privacy in the dining area is maintained through the wood beam wall. The rammed earth walls become a signature element to draw patrons into the restaurant.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2007) Entry No. UB07013, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Identification Form, Photo Release Form, Intern Compensation Disclaimer Form, Project Entry Form, Exteriors Photos, Site Plan, Floor Plans, Interior Photos and CD

“Project Types: Restaurants, ‘Blue Blanc Rouge’ at Mandalay Bay.” Klai Juba Architects. 2005. [Online]. Available: http://www.klaijuba.com/ Accessed June 29, 2005.

Strain, Eric. "Fw: assemblageSTUDIO 1st hospitality project is now open." Email to Jeanne Brown. 18 September 2008.

“Nechita takes top honors at Homers.” Las Vegas Review Journal 19 October 2002: 1E, 3E.
*This project won the 2002
Southern Nevada Homebuilders Association 19th Annual
Homer Award for the Best Single Family Detached Home, 2,100-4,100 square feet ($301,000 - $350,000).

NASLA Design Awards (2009) Submission. NASLA(2009 40) UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Project description form, Narrative, & CDROM with images

he historic 1950s era high school campus, set in the heart of Boulder City, is a significant community focal point for residents. The mission clearly defined as a multi-phased expansion to take place while school was in session, creating the least possible impact on the learning environment and allowing the student popluation, as well as the entire community, to observe the renovation.

The primary goal of the plan was to develop a school setting sympathetic to the local environment and existing 1950’s architecture and to be organized as a replacement overtime. The design has borrowed elements from the original architecture as a model for the sports complex expansion, library resource center and technology center. The renovation focuses on improving the learning environment for the students, relative to both climate and educational programming. The upgrades and adaptive re-use of the library, gymnasium and technology center use modern building materials and will bring a higher level of technology to the school while maintaining the overall campus design integrity.

The modernization projects at Boulder City High School included architectural finish work, HVAC upgrades, lighting upgrades, electrical system upgrades, installation of a local area network (LAN), life safety system and security system, and asbestos abatement.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2006) Entry No. UB06007, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Form Core Boards, Project Identification Form, Photo Release Form, Intern Compensation Disclaimer Form, Project Entry Form, Exteriors Photos, Site Plan, Floor Plans, Interior Photos and CD

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2002) Entry No. B01014, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, drawings, photos, cd

Bjarnason, Roberta. “Royalty Found Their Way to the Boulder Dam Hotel.” Luxury Las Vegas, September 2004, 104-105.

Hayes, Trevor. “Boulder City beams with pride after reopening its landmark hotel.” Las Vegas
Review Journal 28 May 2001: page number unknown.
Puit, Glenn. “Boulder Dam Hotel reopens.” Las Vegas Review Journal 6 June 2001: 1B, 5B.

UNLV Special Collections holds: 4 drawings – No date.

Arnold M. Knightly. "Station buyout approved." Las Vegas Review-Journal. Las Vegas, Nev.: Oct 19, 2007. pg. D.1

“Boulder Station.” Emporis. 2004. [Online]. Available: www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=146941 Accessed February 8, 2005.

Smith, Scott. “Roel renovates historic Boulder Theatre.” Construction Connection (Nov. 2002): 16.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1998) Entry No. 98WMR119, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form

Forsyth, Mark. “Mall makeovers.” Texas Architect 45 (1995): 38-41. Includes drawings and photos.

Harris, Bill. "Building Nevada :Featuring Nevada's Building Industry Leaders." 1st ed. Newport Beach, CA: Landmark Books, 2007. UNLV Arch Bk Stks HD9715.25.U63 N34 2007.

Robinson, Jennifer. “Re-tailoring: How Three Very Different Shopping Centers Are Adapting Their Designs to the Valley’s Expanding and Maturing Consumer Environment.” Architecture Las Vegas, 2003, 55-59.

"A Full House: Sin City stacks the deck in designers' favor." By Craig Kellogg. Interior Design v.76 n.3 (2005).

Boulevard Mall Parking Lot: Las Vegas, NV.
UNLV Special Collections holds: 3 drawings. No date.SPC(CN) 020

Boulevard Mall Study: Las Vegas, NV.
UNLV Special Collections holds: 4 drawings. September 1977. SPC(CN) 018

“Photos: Down in the Dust.” Las Vegas Review-Journal. 15 February 2006. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Feb-15-Wed-2006/business/5892772.html Accessed February 15, 2006

Bourbon Street
1985* Opened
120 E. Flamingo

Closed Dec. 2005
Demolished March 2006

Illia, Tony. “Playtime: Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows Undergoes an Upgrade.” Southwest Contractor. March 2004. 34-36.

NASLA Design Awards (2009) Submission. NASLA(2009 13) UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Project description form, Narrative, & CDROM with images

250-seat Restaurant.
"farm fresh" American Cuisine

"Luck Be A Ladle". by David Kaufman. Interior Design v.76 no.3(2005).

Pegler, Martin M. 2005. Designing the World's Best Bars. New York: Visual Reference Publications. 42-43.

Yee, Roger. 2005. Hotel and Restaurant Design. New York: Visual Reference Publications Inc. 110-111.

“1998 AIA Nevada Design Awards Recipients.” AIA Las Vegas Forum November 1998: 6-10.


AIA Western Mountain Region Design Awards (1998) Entry No. 98WMR190, WMR Citation Award.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photo

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2002) Entry No. IE01010, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, photos, drawings, cd

art gallery

A.K. "An artful invitation" Desert companion, march/april 2010, 36,

AIA Western Mountain Region Design Awards (1998) Entry No. 98WMR207, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos

Four-Story
178 units

“Nevada News: November 2006.” Southwest Contractor. November 2006. 12.

Smith, Hubble. “Great Mall of Las Vegas will have ‘hybrid’ look.” 31 July 2006. [Online].
http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Jul-31-Mon-2006/business/8720578.html
Accessed July 31, 2006.

UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: project manual, construction drawings and addendum 1,2 & 3 on microfilm. Arch Microfilm NA 737 W266 Z522 1976 Box 19

UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: project manual and construction drawings and addendum 1 on microfilm. Arch Microfilm NA 737 W266 Z522 1976 Box 3

“Christopher Garners 12 Industry Awards.” Las Vegas Review-Journal, 1 February 2004, 1L & 4L.

*This project won the 2004 National Sales and Marketing Awards, Silver Award in the $400, 000 to $650,000 Detached Home Category.

Home of shows Avenue Q, Spamalot, and Danny Gans

Renamed Encore Theatre, marketed as part of the Encore expansion.

Lenahan, Todd-Avery, and Aba. Places. Vol. book 1. Las Vegas, NV: Aba, 2008. UNLV Arch Bk Stks NK2004.3.A23 L46 2008

6.9 acre business park consisting of 4 building.

Smith, Hubble. “Developer Aims for Aesthetic Flair with Manhattan: All Units Sold at Midrise Condo Project, Official Says.” Las Vegas Review-Journal, 6 February 2006. [Online]. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Feb-06-Mon-2006/business/5675997.html

NASLA Design Awards (2009) Submission. NASLA(2009 38) UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Project description form, Narrative, & CDROM with images

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1981) Nevada Honor Award.
No supporting material available.

*This project won a 1981 AIA Nevada Honor Award in the Built category.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2000) Entry No. BN00114, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, photos, plans, drawings

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1998) Entry No. 98NVB130, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos, renderings

AIA Western Mountain Region Design Awards (1998) Entry No. 98WMR 212, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1997) Entry No. 97B14, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos, renderings

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2000) Entry No. UN00120, Submission.
UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, plans, drawings

“The List: Casinos.” Las Vegas Business Press. October 3, 2005. 20-21.

1994* Opened Primadonna Casino Resorts
1995 Tower Addition

the Desperado is one of the tallest and fastest roller coasters in the world,
other rides include the Turbo Drop, The Vault a 3D simulation and the Adventure Canyon Log Flume Ride. Has a Buffalo shaped swimming pool,

Illia, Tony. “Baby Boomer Growth Drives Urban Mixed-Use Development.” Business Press, 15 November 2004, 8.

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1998) Entry No. 98WMR130, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form

UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: addendum 1 & 2 on microfilm. Arch Microfilm NA
737 W266 Z522 1976 Box 17, Part 1 and Part 2

Residences at The Hard Rock Hotel

"Condo Projects Throughout Vegas", Las Vegas Life, April 2006.

NASLA Design Awards (2009) Submission. NASLA(2009 24) UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Project description form, Narrative, & CDROM with images