Desert Research Institute (complex)
General Contractor(s): Clark & Sullivan
Address: 755 E. Flamingo Rd.
Year: 1992, 2003

The Desert Research Institute is part of the Southern Nevada Science Center campus that is located across from UNLV. The original 44,280 sq. ft. facility, completed in 1992 features laboratories and offices. For additional information see : DRI, Las Vegas (SNSC) http://www.dri.edu/Admin/facilities/vegas_snsc.htm (last accessed Sept. 8, 2005)

FRANK H. ROGERS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BUILDING
The newer building (2003) has a special emphasis on America's nuclear history and the state's ecological challenges. The new three-story building is constructed of masonry block, structural steel, and metal composite roofing. The fascia overhangs and shading devices of the new building closely resemble those of the older one next door, helping to reinforce the campus' design vocabulary.

The Frank H. Rogers Science and Technology Building was completed in 2003 and the 66,426 sq feet provides space for the Atomic Testing Museum, Nuclear Testing Archives, the Harry and Landra Reid Exhibition Hall, auditorium, and rotunda as well as office and laboratory space.

The 8,000-square-foot Atomic Testing Museum is open to the public and feature exhibits depicting the Cold War role of the Nevada Test Site. Exhibits will highlight American daily life and events during the Cold War.
Additional information: DRI, Las Vegas (Rogers Building)
http://www.dri.edu/Admin/facilities/vegas_rogers.htm (last accessed Sept. 8, 2005)

Hours & location for the Atomic Testing Museum:
http://www.ntshf.org/atomictestingmuseum-location.htm

Images taken Sept 2005. (Paulette Nelson)


Resources available in the ASL:

“Contractor to Build Research Institute.” Southwest Contractor, September 2002, 7.

Smith, Scott. “Clark & Sullivan project is ‘da bomb'”. Construction Connection (Aug. 2002): 6-7. Includes progress photo and rendering. ASL File #: GC(F) C&S 5

Southern Nevada Science Center Phase II: Las Vegas, NV 755 E. Flamingo Rd. JMA Architecture Studios with Clark & Sullivan (General Contractor) and Richard Price & Assoc. (Landscape Architect) AIA Nevada Design Awards (2003). Entry No. B03026, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, drawings, renderings, photos & cd

Information and image(s) also available on ASL's self guided architectural driving tours:
http://www.library.unlv.edu/arch/lasvegas/eastlv07.html#001

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