Architect: JMA Architecture Studios

This $1.57 million, 47,500 sq. ft. building was partially submerged into the ground to serve as a fallout shelter in case of nuclear attack during the cold war as well as to address cut and fill site issues with berming. The addition of this building doubled UNLV's science facility capacity in the 1970s. This design was chosen from a competition for its cutting edge design (in its era as well as the western U.S. ) The building's bold interior colors were considered unusual for science facilities in the 1970s.

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Architect: JMA Architecture Studios

Named after former State Legislator and University Regent Juanita Greer White, White Hall was designed to contain classrooms, offices and teaching laboratories. High enrollment in the biological sciences as well as retrofitting a large number of research laboratories into this building has put significant stress on the electrical and HVAC systems. This building is a candidate for a complete overhaul of its infrastructure and technical systems. White Hall houses the Wesley E. Niles Herbarium.

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Architect: KGA Architects

Primarily used for health sciences and the nursing school, this building houses nursing and radiological laboratories, as well as offices, classrooms, and physical therapy training spaces.

"White porcelain panels and slick, contemporary features symbolize cleanliness and sterility, and are juxtaposed to the "life force" of the red glazing. "

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17. Stan Fulton Building - International Gaming Institute
Architect(s): JMA Architecture Studios
Year: 2000

This 35,000 square-foot building is located at the northwest corner of the UNLV campus, making it the closest academic building to the Strip. A visual and academic link is formed between the gaming industry and the UNLV campus because of the types of classes taught within the Gaming Institute. West-facing balconies and an observation tower allow for panoramic views of the Strip. Buttresses located on the west façade provide structural support and shading for the windows. The building's exterior CMU and steel are gray and red to represent UNLV's colors.

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18. Foundation Building
Architect(s): Tate Snyder Kimsey Architects
Year: 1999

This 20,000 square-foot building, located in the northeast corner of campus houses the nonprofit organization that raises private funds for UNLV. One side of the building contains office space while the other has event rooms. The two main masses are separated by a courtyard that functions as public space. Even though the facility features a state-of-the-art audiovisual system, the building stands out on campus because of its traditional, low-key styling and appearance.

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19. Lee & Thomas Beam Music Center
Architect(s): Dekker Perich Holmes Sabatini
Year: 2001

The 35,000 square-foot Beam Music Center has established itself as the northeast gateway to the campus with its striking 52-foot-tall sandstone veneer wall creating a strong presence. The building's lobby cuts perpendicularly through the building, allowing passing pedestrian and vehicular traffic to catch a glimpse of the goings on within. The building's program includes a 300- seat recital hall, two large rehearsal spaces, studios and practice rooms, recording studio, and a music library. This project won AIA Nevada Design Awards in 2002 and 1997.

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20 & 21. William D. Carlson Education Building and Holbert H. Hendrix Education Auditorium (1970)

Architect: JMA Architecture Studios

This +100,000 sq. ft. building houses the College of Education with spaces for general use auditoriums, classrooms, offices and laboratories for education programs. The Carlson Education building, also, houses the Curriculum Materials Library which specifically serves students majoring in Education . This cast-in-place concrete building has stood up well in terms of overall structure but is difficult and costly to renovate. Cast-in-place concrete was commonly used in campus building construction in the 1960's and 1970's. The Carlson Education building is considered the best historic example of a cast-in-place concrete in southern Nevada .


Photos by Ernie Podaca, July, 2005

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Architects: James B. McDaniels Architects (Original Design and Two Floor Addition)
JMA Architecture Studios (North Wing Addition),
Welles Pugsley Architects ( Law School Remodel)

Originally called the James Dickinson Library, Cylindrical form and first floor of the complex were built in 1961. In 1965, a two story addition was added with a north wing added in 1979 for library space. The law school moved to this facility in 2002 and the building was renamed the William S. Boyd School of Law. The north wing houses the Rogers Center for Administration and Justice consisting of several departments with additional space to expand as needed. Within 2 years of accreditation, the Law School has become ranked as a top 100 Law School nationally.

Photos by Ernie Podaca, July, 2005

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Architects: James B. McDaniels Architects (Original Phase), KGA Architect (Remodel & Addition)

Wright Hall, named in 1976 in honor of John S. Wright, founding faculty member and history professor at UNLV, contain classrooms, an auditorium and offices for Anthropology, History, Business and other Liberal Arts departments. Wright Hall was one of the first building on campus to go wireless. With the recently completed $19.7 million renovation and addition, this building now serves approximately 5,000 Liberal Arts students. The building incorporates sandstone cues, which are becoming a more prominent material in UNLV campus design.

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