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The clients for this project, the State of Utah and the Utah Department of Transportation had a vision to create a structure that would invite visitors to stop and enjoy the Salt Flats. The building had to grab the attention of the drivers from the freeway within seconds. At the same time, the building couldn't become a distraction from the simple beauty of this unique landscape. The design solution was simple: create a striking structure to frame the landscape.
The Pavilion is located on the lake side of the freeway. On the other side, visitors arriving to Utah couldn't appreciate the landscape from the ground; the rest stop, parked vehicles and the freeway itself block the view. The tower will offer an elevated point of view for miles. The monolithic character of the structure is reinforced by the use of concrete. To emulate the salt flats, the concrete is composed of white sparkling quartz, white portland cement, and white sand. The pre-tensioned concrete "pieces" will be manufactured in Salt lake City, transported by truck, and erected on the site.
Radi8 is a modern urban condominium project located at 567 South 200 East in Salt Lake City's Downtown area, a block away from the new Library. The project includes 42 Units in a 7-story structure. Units range from 650 to 1,150 square feet. Designed around a urban life style, apartments feature floor to ceiling windows and a large balcony to increase the visual connection between the occupant and the city. Amenities include a fitness/recreation facility, and covered terrace with a spa. The lower level will contain retail space, which can be used as a live/ work space. The units will be finished with hard wood floors and cast-in-place concrete and stainless steel appliances. The project will bring to Salt Lake the "Urban Chic" living style, found in larger metropolitan areas such as Chicago or London.
In 2008, Axis Architects was hired by Utah State University to design a new 95,000 square foot Business Building on the South side of the campus.
The Godycki residence is a modern 6,000 square foot home overlooking the Heber Valley. The living spaces of the house are oriented to the exppansive views of Mount Timpanogos.
The project includes a public side and a private side, separated by a bridge and a detached garage and wood shop. The home is very modern in character and reflects the lifestyle and the personalities of its owners. The habitable spaces are placed in "tubes" which emphasize the views of the moutains while providing shading for the glass facade.
The H House is a modern residence located high on Salt Lake City's East Bench. The living spaces of the house are oriented towards the expansive views of the valley and the Great Salt Lake
One of the challenges of this project was to allow for the views to the west, while protecting the house from the afternoon sun. A large overhanging shading device provides shade and gives a distinctive character to the house. The volumes of the house follow the slope of the terrain and reinforce the integration of the house into its environment.
The home is located on a hill overlooking the Salt Lake City Valley. The project is a remodel of a 1950's house. The large glass windows provide spectacular views of the city. The simplicity of the details and the use of natural materials bring clarity and refinement to the space. For the architect and client, the project was a place to experiment. In direct contrast with the complexity of the city, the soothing simplicity of the living areas offers a quiet environment and a different perspective of the city.
The Juniper Point facility includes a clubhouse, swimming pools, tennis and basketball courts for a small community in Herriman, Utah.
From the inside, the structure is visually recessive and focuses the attention on the views. The roof slopes to direct the heavy winter snow away from the deck areas. Large overhangs provide shading and protection from the elements. The exterior siding and ceilings are made of Treslewood, reclaimed from the pilings of the Great Salt Lake railroad tresle. The wood was submerged in the salty water for nearly 100 years and gained a high content of salt and minerals, which combine to make it fire retardant and decay resistant. In addition to being a recycled product and an environmental solution, the imbedded salt crystals give the old Doug Fir a unique appearance. The simple yet elegant design, associated with traditional materials give the building a enduring and timeless appearance.
The Saline Manufacturing portion of Fresenius houses a multi-phase process combining full automation with LCD touch screen controls and lean manufacturing principles. Sterile manufacturing for peritoneal dialysis drugs and saline fluid requires multiple classes of clean rooms. The main components are as follow:
The solution formulation is similar to the above-mentioned department, but at 4500 square feet is slightly smaller. Nonetheless, it requires 10,000 class clean rooms to house its 4 DCI 36000-liter single shell vertical storage systems and agitator mix tanks. Annexed in this area is the 300 square feet. A 16,000 square foot class 10,000 clean room is required for the filling area, with a class 1,000 portion over the manufacturing equipment in the Fill Rooms. Each of the 4,800 square foot Fill Rooms utilize sterile laminar flow technology to provide the utmost protection for the production of the 5 liter saline bags.
Pacific Commercial Properties, a development company, purchased an old warehouse on the west side of Salt Lake City to establish its new offices. The owners wanted to showcase their work and expertise in the construction industry. The most important aspect of their business is their strong working relationship with clients. The conference room, where these interactions take place, became the focal point of the space. It has a predominant appearance and location within the space and offers interresting points of views during meetings.
The Make a wish room is the place where children formulate their wish. An International competition was organized to select an artist. The walls and glass floor lit from below guide the child through the wish process as they change colors and create paths. The symbolic value of water is introduced in a glass wall water screen.
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