Constructed in 1941, this gem on campus was designed by John Gaw Meem. This building initially housed the male dormitory. This soon became extra classrooms, then to transform once again into ROTC building. It will once again be used to house a different use, this time as the official UNM Lobo Welcome Center. The campus has needed a formal campus entrance where new LOBOS can be welcomed with their families. The Welcome Center will host a centralized theater space, presentation and exhibition rooms. There is a formal outdoor patio for functions and gatherings. Parking will be ample. The stories of LOBO nation will be unveiled in the building to all who seek information. The building will embrace its Pueblo Revival tradition with the addition of a modern tectonic approach to renovation and identity for the future LOBO to embrace.
RIO RANCHO HUB
Mayor Gregg Hull and District City Councilor Bob Tyler are supporting resolutions to create a new ‘Quality of Life’ center in the Enchanted Hills area of Rio Rancho. This project has since been renamed the HUB @ Enchanted Hills. It is central to an emergent entertainment area of Rio Rancho. We expect many young families to be attracted to Enchanted hills for the library and pickleball courts in this HUB, but also its new breweries and outdoor spaces for families.
It has been 13 years since the city has built a new ‘quality of life’ facility (i.e. public pool, library, or recreation center) - making this development an important feature for the rapidly-growing community of Rio Rancho. Initially constructed as a box commercial space stretching a total of 11,000 SF, the existing property will be renovated, and sub-divided to be used for a new branch library and multi-purpose space for youth and adult recreation programs, community meetings, remote animal adoptions, voting, public-outreach, and many other community-engaging activities.
The brighten interior spaces will be the ‘HUB’ to a lively corner of Enchanted Hills for many of its residents!
MAC Sports Bar, Exterior
MCDERMOTT ATHLETIC CENTER
MAC Sports Bar, Interior
The McDermott Athletic Center (MAC) is an addition to its large indoor facilities. This family-oriented outdoor venue is a welcome-addition to the neighborhood where family members of all ages, and their pets, can enjoy the beautiful sunset views. Under a large canopy, multiple large gathering venues can occur during special occasions. These events can spill out into their extensive patio, where this location will be perfect from large sports-viewing, to private functions. Under the canopy, food and drink, and recreational activities are available. This seeks to be a neighborhood spot.
RIO RANCHO CAMPUS PARK
Rio Rancho will soon have a new landmark for the community! Be on the lookout for the new SkyRoom on your Eastward descent into the Sunport or during a scenic balloon ride over the city. We hope it may be visible from the air. We invite you to take a visit once its completed and let us know!
FCFC PORTALES
Construction continues! Here we see a nice open view of the Lobby area. The deep overhang shades the glass in the Summer and allows for passive solar gain in Winter, allowing for a convergence of beautiful and functional design!
SMITH PLAZA RIBBON CUTTING
The official opening will be WEDNESDAY AUGUST 29th. 10:00 AM.
UNM SMITH PLAZA: CAMPUS OASIS IN A DESERT SOON TO EMERGE
Albuquerque, NM. UNM Student Affairs website is very informative of the goals and use of Smith Plaza. The project is wIll on its way. The community of UNM will soon be able to circulate through Smith Plaza. Some elements are being built off-site and brought onto campus. The Plateaus, the Lobo Landing and the Lantern Shades are coming together to create an inviting plaza for outdoor unwinding.
Find out more in a recent article at the Albuquerque Business Journal
UNM SMITH PLAZA PROGRESS
Since January, the design team for the University of New Mexico's Smith Plaza Renovation, collaboration between McClain + Yu, MRWM, and SurfaceDesign, has been hard at work gathering input from the university community for this re-imagined "living room" of campus. This input informed the team's initial design, and we were excited to recently present the team's work to the community over three days and gather feedback. The responses have been outstanding and the team is looking forward to progressing the design.
COFFEE SHOP: DRY DOCKS
Design progressing for new coffee shop assembled from shipping containers.
GREEN JEANS FARMERY / SANTA FE BREWING | 9.22.2015
Santa Fe Brewing Company Taproom has finally touched down in Albuquerque! At the corner of I-40 and Carlisle Blvd, this new beer institution has become a favorite amongst beer aficionados. The shipping container turned taproom opens up to a Biergarten that is prime for October feasting!