1. University Medical Center ER/ICU/NSCU Addition

1. University Medical Center ER/ICU/NSCU Addition
Architect(s): Dekker Perich Holmes Sabatini
Address: 1800 W. Charleston Blvd.
Year: 2000-3

University Medical Center, Southern Nevada's premiere health care provider, was desperately in need of more space and a comprehensive master plan to bring order to over 30 years of expansion. In addition to the master plan, DPHS also designed a 50,000 square-foot facility housing an Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit, and Neural Surgical Care Unit. A prominent new entrance for the complex on the south features a twenty-foot wide promenade with a central atrium. The addition is clad in sandstone, colored masonry units, stucco, aluminum storefront, and tinted insulated glazing.

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2. Clark County Government Center
Architect(s): Fentress Bradburn, Domingo Cambeiro
Address: 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy.
Year: 1995

The Clark County Government Center is a 350,000 square-foot facility featuring a sculptural, expressionistic form, drawing inspiration from the desert instead of the area's gaming influence. The building consists of a steel and concrete core with a terracotta sandstone exterior, making it very visible from I-15 and US-95. The Government Center boasts one of the most dramatic non-casino spaces in Las Vegas within the multi-story central rotunda. A pyramid structure houses the cafeteria and a large amphitheater is used for public events such as concerts and fairs.

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3. Regional Transportation Commission/Regional Flood Control District Administrative Headquarters
Architect(s): RAFI, Fentress Bradburn
Address: 600 S. Grand Central Pkwy.
Year: 1999

The RTC/RFCD's building reflects the environment and context of which it is a part by referencing the Anasazi Indian culture. The central courtyard features a pond, desert landscaping, and seating areas, and is surrounded by undulating, curved walls, creating a box canyon-like space. The building's exterior represents one of the Anasazi's masonry styles and consists of ashlar stone, which complements the Clark County Government Center next door, but still gives the building its own personality. This building won an AIA Nevada Design Award in 1999.

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5. Regional Justice Center
Architect(s): Tate Snyder Kimsey Architects
Address: 200 Lewis St.
Year: 2003

The Regional Justice Center contains 700,000 square feet of space to house four different court systems: Municipal, Justice, District, and Supreme. The eighteen-story concrete structure is surrounded by a five-story volume to help make the scale more context friendly. A light-filled, canyon-like space runs through this volume and terminates at the main entrance, which is elevated and features a civic plaza that reflects traditional courthouse design. Unfortunately, the RJC has been plagued by construction problems. This building won an AIA Nevada Design Award in 1999.


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6. Lewis Avenue Pedestrian Corridor
Architect(s): SWA Group
Address: Lewis Ave. between Las Vegas Blvd. and 4th St.
Year: 2002

As part of a beautification effort by the City of Las Vegas, a three-block stretch of land downtown has been transformed into a public plaza linking the Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse to the Regional Justice Center. The $2.36 million project, intended to be a place for contemplation, features a waterfall, reflection pond, decorative streetlights, benches, over 600 trees and shrubs, and a bridge inscribed with poetry. This project won an award from the Nevada Chapter of the American Planning Institute.

Photo provided by Liz Fuentes (July 2003).

Photo provided by Liz Fuentes (July 2003).

Photo provided by Liz Fuentes (July 2003).

9. Huntridge Theatre
Architect(s): S. Charles Lee
Address: 1208 E. Charleston Blvd.
Year: 1943-4

The Huntridge Theatre was designed by one of the country's best-known theater architects of the time, Los Angeles-based S. Charles Lee. A Moderne-style building with its streamlined aesthetic, the one-story brick and concrete Huntridge has little exterior and interior ornamentation but does feature a 75-foot-tall fluted tower. This building is one of a handful that has received financial assistance from the state Historic Preservation Commission for renovations. The building was added to the Historic Register in 1993. The theater hosted numerous rock concerts and local events through July 30, 2004 and is currently closed.

Additional images.

Photo provided by Liz Fuentes (July 2003).

This Mission/Spanish Revival style building served as a grammar school. The building then became the Clark County Courthouse Annex before being converted into a police substation and classroom space. This building was added to the Historic Register in 1988. A "Restoration and Re-use" project is scheduled to be completed by Spring 2008.

This simplified Mission Revival style building is one of the last buildings from Las Vegas' railroad days. This two-story structure with its arcaded façade typified early 20th century Las Vegas architecture. The hotel was clearly visible to arriving train passengers. This building was placed on the National Register of Historic Place in 1987.




Images provided by Paulette Nelson (July 2004)

A local interpretation of the Spanish Colonial Revival style, this building displays modest ornamentation. The building consists of asymmetrical forms that incorporates two front-gabled roofs with a round tower and shed-roofed porch, which covers the entry. Large arched windows are found on both gabled ends. The building was converted into offices in the 1980s and added to the Historic Register in 1987.



Images provided by Paulette Nelson (July 2004)

These buildings were designed in the Bungalow/Craftsman style and served as residences for railroad workers in the early 1900s. Of the original 64 built, just 12 cottages remain standing. These cottages were built to help develop the city and to serve as an employee benefit. The cottages came in two models, a three bedroom, 912 sf model, and a two bedroom, 768 sf model. Most of the remaining cottages have been converted into businesses. In 2002, one cottage was moved to the Clark County Museum where it's being restored for public viewing. This district was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

As of spring 2007 only one railroad cottage remains at the original address (#629). During the summer of 2006 several of the buildings were moved to the Spring Preserves (and/or torn down) to make way for a new high rise.


For larger images and additional resources go to:
http://www.library.unlv.edu/arch/lasvegas/railroadcottage.html

Images provided by Paulette Nelson (July 2004)