ADMINISTRATION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER (AESC)

The Roswell Independent School District (RISD) possesses a historical building that adds much character to the central area of Roswell. It is a 1929 WPA project that forefronts educational buildings of its day. It is listed in the NM State and National Historic Registers. WPA era schoolhouse buildings are important to the foundational municipal identity in western towns with the expansion of western cities. This classic interpretation of then modernized neo-classical building with minor elements of art nouveau details are present in the facade design. The fenestration scheme is double hung windows with mullion details organized in a vertical fashion to highlight the very vertical facade organization, reminiscent of early elegant schoolhouse design. This building first was used as a junior high school, and then converted to an administrative building. The AESC building is 30,000 SF. The building is a three- and one-half story brick with limestone sills and vertical bay structures that are accentuated by the pilaster detail. The local brick and limestone were brought to the site from the emergent industries in building materials. The HVAC system and the interior ceilings are renovated by McCLAIN+YU. An extensive study has been created on how best to utilize this building for future use. The decision of RISD to update and integrate this building will insure this it’s importance in the community.

UNM CLARK HALL

Clark Hall was built in 1951, home to the discipline of Chemistry, on the campus of the University of New Mexico. The office of Meem, Zehner, Holien and Associates created this composed and stately building. The placement and site situation of the building represented a significant development of the growing campus. With its large paned windows and expansive classrooms, tall spaces made in concrete, the students of chemistry were ensured good daylight with lots of fresh air and beautiful views surrounding their building. With time, the studies and research needs of chemistry overwhelm this early building scheme. Therefore, a complete renovation of the interior and redress of the main entry, in keeping with its evolving disciplinary importance on campus, were needed. M+Y embarked on a lively discourse of architectural relevance and importance of representation to places of higher learning and research. We are excited to bring our reverence for the architectural structure and framework of John Gaw Meem instituted into the campus of UNM.

NMT BROWN HALL "OLD MAIN"

This wonderful historic building has the opportunity to be renovated. Its initial stone exterior experienced an unfortunate fire in its early existence. Some of the original cornerstones and north entrance facade elements exist today. The image below is its 1939 WPA executed Spanish Mission styled entrance and facade. Today, beautiful trees grace the historic building to create a central figure on the campus of New Mexico Tech.