Graduate Architectural Portfolio by Devon Leonard

PROFILE Devon Leonard Master of Architecture (MArch) Arizona State University, 2020 Bachelor of Science in Design, Architectural Studies Arizona State University, 2013 Marlene Imirzian & Associates Architects, 2015- Present AV3 Design Studio, 2014 Esencia Architecture & Urban Design, 2014 Contact Mailing: 8043 E Fairmount Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tel: 480 862 2998 Email: devon.leonard1@gmail.com

CONTENT Liber.teca .................................................... 01 Autotech Shop .................................................... 19 Residential Tower Studio CDMX .................................................... 31 Mt. San Antonio College Food Service Building .................................................... 43 Home NZ .................................................... 51 Girl Scouts Camp Sombrero .................................................... 61

01. L I B E R . TE CA LIBER: MEANING ‘BOOK’, CAN ALSO MEAN THE ADJECTIVE ‘FREE’. TECA: LATIN -THECA, FROM ANCIENT GREEK (THĒKĒ, USED FOR ANY KIND OF COLLECTION) Libraries (Liber.Teca) have assumed a host of ever-changing social and symbolic functions. They have been expected to symbolize the eminence of a ruler or state, to integrally link knowledge and power — and, more recently, to serve as community centers, public squares, or think tanks. Yet, even those seemingly modern metaphors have deep histories. The studio project is not a Liber.Teca as a collection of books. It is a collection of free spaces for social justice. The Liber.Teca has become a place that serves the needs of the people and communities on multiple levels and in multiple ways. The Liber. Teca studio address these issues of freedom, access, inclusion, and public space in free spaces today by creating a phased site and building development for a non-profit organization, Save the Family, dedicated to addressing homelessness and providing community resources to those in need. Project type: Mixed-Use Cultural Center Date: Fall 2018 Academic year: 1st-semester MArch Faculty: Catherine Spellman Contributors: Brandan Siebrecht Location: South Phoenix, Arizona

Reference material collage underlay; used in developing project massing, adjacencies, and site response.

PHASE 1

PHASE 2

PHASE 3

PHASE 4

05 art

seating

wetlands area

water feature

undulating landscape

tree bosque

SCALE: 1/32” = 1’-0”

SITE PLAN

decorative flower

edible

undulating landscape

edible

flowers

edible

flowers

additional parking

flowers

pump station

corridor

lobby lounge

lobby

living room

BUILDING SECTION B

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

stem wall

office

corridor

exterior courtyard

volunteer/ donation reception

lobby

living room

finish grade

BUILDING SECTION A

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

EAST BUILDING ELEVATION

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

SOUTH BUILDING ELEVATION

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

matchline

lobby gallery

lobby gallery volunteer/ donation reception

reception

conference

donation storage

unisex restroom

janitors closet

unisex restroom dn exterior courtyard

payments and submittals

volunteer work

c sky well

breakout space

lobby lounge

office

mdf

office

break / copy room

ADMINISTRATION FLOOR PLAN

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

PERSPECTIVE SECTION C

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

front porch

classroom

living room

BUILDING SECTION B

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

front porch

classroom

living room

grade

BUILDING SECTION A

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

NORTH BUILDING ELEVATION

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

SOUTH BUILDING ELEVATION

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

matchline b

classroom

womens restroom

classroom

Electrical / Mechanical

mens restroom

CLASSROOM FLOOR PLAN

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

PERSPECTIVE SECTION C

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

BUILDING SECTION B

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

BUILDING SECTION A

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

SOUTH BUILDING ELEVATION

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

NORTH WEST BUILDING ELEVATION

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

om g ro dinin cafe

dining oor outd

KITCHEN FLOOR PLAN

matchline

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

PERSPECTIVE SECTION C

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

teen lounge

donation storage

canal lookout

elevated walkway

daycare

corridor

mechanical electrical room

BUILDING SECTION B

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

exterior patio

elevator

teen lounge

elevated walkway

open study

research library

lobby

reception / help desk

BUILDING SECTION A

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

SOUTH BUILDING ELEVATION

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

NORTH WEST BUILDING ELEVATION

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

matchline

electrical mechanical room

study room

public conference entry

reception / help desk

daycare

stair to teen lounge

elevator research library

open study reading

LIBRARY FLOOR PLAN

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

PERSPECTIVE SECTION C

SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

ENTRANCE FROM BASELINE ROAD

COLLECTION OF BUILDINGS CREATE AN OUTDOOR LIVING ROOM, VIEW OF LIVING ROOM FACING EAST

6 FOOT BY 2 FOOT CONTEXT AND SITE MODEL. LASER-CUT BIRCH VENEER OVER FINISH GRADE PLYWOOD. SCALE 1:20

TOP: 3D PRINTED BUILDING COMPLEX BOTTOM: BUILDING COMPLEX FEATURING AGRICULTURE ROWS, SANDPAPER OVER CNC MACHINED TOPOGRAPHY. SCALE 1:20

02. AUTOTE C H _ S HO P SAN DIEGO CITY COLLEGE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO The project aims to elevate the perception of the vocational school by connecting to San Diego City College, defining an identity for the students, and engaging the community through multiple visual and physical connections. Project type: Higher Education, Industrial Date: Spring 2019 Academic year: 2nd-semester MArch Faculty: Marlene Imirzian Location: Downtown San Diego, California

BUILDING ELEVAT

Left: Northeast corner rendering Right: North elevation

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EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC

SCALE: 1/32” = 1’-0”

Left: Exploded axonometric drawing from southeast corner highlighting shop floor, structural steel framing, and translucent polycarbonate facade system Right: (Top) Main entry (Bottom) Visitor entry

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bike pa r king - 14' - 0"

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SECOND FLOOR PLAN

SCALE: 1/32” = 1’-0”

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SCALE: 1/32” = 1’-0”

35' - 6"

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23' - 6" structure at classroom exposed

52' - 6"steel

truss at shop

tpo over stl deck steelrigid trussover at shop c

skylights with dampers

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skylights with dampers structure at classroom exposed d

secondary structure tpo over rigid over stl deck

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secondary structure

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CLASSROOM HEIGHT 27' -CLASSROOM 0" HEIGHT 27' - 0"

offices

LEVEL 2 14' -LEVEL 0" 2

cafe

offices

student support cafe

shop building skin: translucent polycarbonate facade system shop building skin: translucent polycarbonate facade system

student support

demonstration

drive aisle

demonstration

tech bays

drive aisle

14' - 0"

shop entry

tech bays

shop entry

BUILDING SECTION A

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SCALE: 1/32” = 1’-0”

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structural column structural column exterior column housing track for garage door exterior column housing track for garage door

storefront at cafe storefront at cafe

office

classrooms

office

classrooms guest parking

dynamometer dynamometer

tech bays tech bays

tech bays sliding door

tech bays

parts storage

guest parking

parts storage

sliding door

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BUILDING SECTION C

SCALE: 1/32” = 1’-0”

SOUTH BUILDING ELEVATION

SCALE: 1/32” = 1’-0”

BUILDING ELEVATION - SOUTH Scale: 1/16" = 1'-0" BUILDING BUILDING ELEVATION ELEVATION -- SOUTH SOUTH Scale: Scale: 1/16" 1/16" = 1'-0" = 1'-0"

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NORTH BUILDING ELEVATION BUILDING ELEVATION - NORTH

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1/16" = 1'-0" SCALE:Scale: 1/32” = 1’-0” BUILDING -- NORTH BUILDING ELEVATION ELEVATION NORTH Scale: Scale: 1/16" 1/16" = = 1'-0" 1'-0"

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BUILDING ELEVATION - WEST Scale: 1/16" = 1'-0" BUILDING ELEVATION - WEST

BUILDING ELEVATION - WEST 1/16" Scale: 1/16" = = 1'-0" 1'-0" 2 WEST BUILDINGScale: ELEVATION

14'---0" 14' 14' 0"0" 14' - 0"

21'---0" 21' 21' 0"0" 21' - 0"

SCALE: 1/32” = 1’-0”

1 EAST BUILDING ELEVATION1 BUILDING ELEVATION - EAST Scale: 1/16" = 1'-0" BUILDING BUILDING ELEVATION ELEVATION -- EAST EAST Scale: Scale: 1/16" 1/16" = 1'-0" = 1'-0"

SCALE: 1/32” = 1’-0”

The enlarged building section is used as a tool in understanding the spatial qualities between the two primary programs; public facilities/ classroom spaces and the technical workshop. The unique site conditions provide the opportunity to define the specialty areas and the public areas. The project utilized the drastic elevation change across the site, physically separating the two programmatic elements while simultaneously connecting them visually. The two programs coalesce at the main instructional space, defined by the auditorium seating, pushing the otherwise internal program to the street to celebrate the interworkings. The project takes on a dual language: the classic architectural motif of ‘the college on the lawn’ and the historic utilitarian warehouse. This dichotomy is present in the architectural language as a means to highlight these historically distinct educational models to begin a conversation that promotes vocational learning as an equal to traditional higher education.

ENLARGED BUILDING SECTION A

SCALE: 1/32” = 1’-0”

Left: Vignettes of the project capture the different spatial experiences, both interior, and exterior. The building is a statement about the technical skills housed in the vocational program while also integrating into the city fabric. The interior images reveal a range of environments, from a sheltered gathering area to the vibrant, chaotic atmosphere of the shop floor. The style is intended to be crude to promote interpretation by the viewer. Pragmatically, the sketch style allows for quick development, generating a series of images that offer a procession through the spaces rather than staged views often seen in architectural interpretations. Right: Context model 3’-0” x 4’-0” laser-etch, white-faced chipboard over MDF base, with sloped topography. Designed and built independently for studio use. Building model: basswood with curved building walls soaked in water and warped. Plexiglass panels, heat-treated to form curved sides. Removable roof and sloped white foam topography. Scale: 1/16” = 1’-0”

03. studi o C DM X 34 PROJECTS VISITED IN 8 DAYS, GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT STUDIO MEXICO CITY (STUDIO CDMX) OFFERED A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE ARCHITECTURAL INNOVATION AND CULTURAL TRADITION This project was born out of lessons learned from the global engagement studio and extensive research into Mexican history, an understanding of culture, and inspiration from the rich architectural heritage in Mexico City. The studio process was, in part, influenced by the practices of Enric Miralles: a conceptual methodology for project development where abstractions generated from a myriad of local and historical sources are used as an overlay to influence the design approach. Utilizing this methodology, the project was born out of a reading of historical text titled “Coatepec: the Great Temple of the Aztecs,” a predefined, randomly selected Mexican artist, user captured imagery, cultural arts, geological studies, and drawing experiments. This process results in an amalgamation of history, context, site, program, art, and tectonics to produce a residential multifamily project embedded in the urban fabric of the Phoenix downtown. Project type: Mixed Use Multifamily Date: Fall 2019 Academic year: 3rd-semester MArch Faculty: Claudio Vekstein Location: Phoenix, Arizona

CAD Survey, scale 1 1/2” = 1’-0” Abstracto En Dorado, Mathias Goeritz, 1968

PERSPECTIVE FROM MCDOWELL ROAD

NEIGHBORHOOD PERSPECTIVE

PEDESTRIAN PERSPECTIVE

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN

SCALE: NTS

WEST BUILDING ELEVATION

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BUILDING SECTION D

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BUILDING SECTION A

SOUTH ELEVATION OF BUILDING MODEL. LASER-CUT BLACK CHIPBOARD BASE. HAND-CUT BLACK CHIPBOARD BUILDING. SCALE 1/16” = 1’-0”

NORTHEAST CORNER OF BUILDING MODEL. LASER-CUT BLACK CHIPBOARD BASE. HAND-CUT BLACK CHIPBOARD BUILDING. SCALE 1/16” = 1’-0”

04. F OOD S E RVIC E FULL COMMERCIAL CATERING KITCHEN, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DINING SPACE. FIVE FOOD VENDOR SERVICES, INCLUDING WOOD FIRE PIZZA OVEN, COFFEE SHOP, AND CONFERENCE SPACES. The new Food Service Building at Mt. San Antonio College provides primary food services for the next ten years, after which it will continue operation as a satellite food service facility. The site of the Food Service Building is located in the northwestern portion of the campus’ Primary Instructional Zone, directly adjacent to all the Fine and Performing Arts instructional facilities, future parking garage, and Gateway Plaza. This location allows for ease of access from the primary campus vehicle drive on the north. A key design feature is the incorporation of an existing line of mature tipu trees as the focus for the exterior terrace, providing a beautiful natural focus and gathering space for students. Project type: Higher Education, Food Service Date: Fall 2015 - 2016 (construction) Firm: Marlene Imirzian & Associates, Architects Project roll: Construction Administration- Primary contact/ Job Captain Size: 12,800 SF Location: Walnut, California

Right: South Dining Terrace. Photo Credit: Marlene Imirzian and Associates, Architects Left: Section Through Main Dining

OUTDOOR STUDENT DINING PHOTO CREDIT: MARLENE IMIRZIAN AND ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS

INDOOR STUDENT SERVERY PHOTO CREDIT: MARLENE IMIRZIAN AND ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS

Construction in a dense site with lofty technical ambitions: The project site was constrained by two major existing conditions; to the south, the mature Tipu trees lined the existing campus walk and were identified early on as a critical natural element that needed protection. To the north, the existing food services building was within two feet of the new project site. It was required to remain in operation during construction, allowing full student access. The topographical conditions of the site needed extensive accessibility design, which was integrated on either end, east and west. To exacerbate these already challenging conditions, the project’s programmatic requirements necessitated significant commercial truck access to fulfill the kitchen’s catering requirements.

Existing Tipu trees and new Food Service Building form new campus promenade. Photo credit: Marlene Imirzian and Associates, Architects

Bio-retention: All roof drains lead to a single custom wide flange downspout that celebrates rain events Photo credit: Marlene Imirzian and Associates, Architects

Rendering credit: Marlene Imirzian and Associates, Architects

05. HO M E NZ A NEW MODEL FOR SINGLE-FAMILY HOME CONSTRUCTION IN PHOENIX; A CONTEMPORARY HOME WITH OPEN, FLEXIBLE SPACES DESIGN TO OPERATE AT NEAR NET-ZERO ENERGY USE. The Home NZ was born out of a winning design for the City of Phoenix Sustainable Home Competition. This competition was the first of its kind. An initiative by the sustainable department of the city planning office, the competition offered local designers a chance to reshape Phoenix by providing citizens the opportunity for free building plans. The winning design was commissioned to create standard-plan permit documents free to use by the public for infill lots within the downtown and surround Phoenix area. Designed to meet the residential energy saves goal of HERS 30 or lower, the project offers a design that is not only sustainable but offers the flexibility to be located on any 60-foot-wide lot (standard in the developed areas of Phoenix), regardless of orientation. Marketed to the first-time home builder or single-family home developers, the project was tasked with not only being sustainable and flexible, but also tasked with delivering a project that was attuned to the market rates in the Phoenix area.

Project type: Residential, Design Competition Winner, Standard Plan City of Phoenix Date: 2019 Firm: Marlene Imirzian & Associates, Architects Project roll: Design, Construction Documents, Presentation Graphics Size: 1,980 SF Livable, 2,650 SF Under Roof Location: Infill lots Phoenix, Arizona

PV PANELS

SOLAR CHIMNEY

RAIN WATER COLLECTION

STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS

SHADE SCREEN DOUBLE GLAZING

INTERIOR WITH SUFFICIENT DAYLIGHT

OPEN PORCH WITH GARDENS

ROOF PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

DAYLIGHT AND SHADING The house incorporates the use of highly efficient ‘Solarban 70XL’ glass to reduce heat transmittance. In addition, operable windows are located throughout the home. Protective fabric screens prevent 95% of direct sunlight from reaching the glass, drastically reducing the solar heat gain.

SHADED SCREEN VS EXPOSED GLASS 12% of the building envelope is

comprised of fully shaded glass

03%

of the building envelope is exposed glass SHADE SCREEN GLASS

DIAGRAMMATIC WALL SECTION

ELEVATION A

ELEVATION B

ELEVATION C

ELEVATION D

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INTERIOR RENDERING

SOLAR ENERGY The house provides areas for photovoltaic panels on the roof. The planned panel layout offers optimal performance and avoids all shadows cast from the solar chimney or parapet walls. Because of the overall energy efficiency of the house, only 18 photovoltaic panels are required for power and 2 panels for solar water heating. The design incorporates provisions for a battery backup system to store the solar energy collected by the photovoltaic panels.

ANNUAL SUNLIGHT 296 DAYS

LONGITUDINAL BUILDING SECTION

PASSIVE COOLING The solar chimney provides natural convection of air throughout the house for ventilation and cooling. Thus, during the hottest days of the year, the home is naturally cooled without compressors and inefficient mechanical equipment.

SOLAR CHIMNEY Dampers automatically open during temperate ambient conditions and closes during inclement weather and non-temperate conditions. Standard, unprotected glazing allows for air within the solar chimney to rise in temperature and create convection currents to circulate air.

STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS Structural insulated panels (SIP) provide structural support and continuous insulation. These panels form the building walls and roof for a highly insulated exterior.

SECTION LEGEND 1 Insulated Wall Panel 9-1/4” 2 Fabric Screen 3 Glazing 4 Roofing Over 11-1/4” Insulated Roof Panel 5 Air Louver with Automated Damper 6 Operable Window 7 Under-slab Insulation 3”

EXTERIOR SHEATHING

INSULATED FOAM CORE

GYPSUM WALLBOARD

INTERIOR SHEATHING

PASSIVE COOLING SYSTEM SECTION DIAGRAM

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6 7 STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS (SIP) SECTION DIAGRAM

PRESENTATION BUILDING MODEL. PAINTED BASSWOOD WITH BONDO WOOD FILLER FOR SMOOTH FINISH. SCALE: 1/8” = 1’-0”

LASER-CUT FLOOR PLAN WITH REMOVABLE ROOF TO VIEW INTERIOR DETAIL

06. G I R L S C O U T S SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESPECTING THE SITE AND EXISTING ARROYO, THE DOTING OF CABINS ELEVATE OVER THE DESERT FLOOR, APART FROM NATURE, BUT TOGETHER IN HARMONY The current structures that occupy Camp South Mountain are insufficient for the Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC). Therefore, the program that has been developed increases the number of buildings, outdoor recreation, and gathering spaces to support all the proposed activities. The existing 14.5-acre camp occupies a stunning site with connections and views to South Mountain and views out toward downtown Phoenix. Unfortunately, most of the structures were built without comprehensive planning and fail to take advantage of the potential connections between each other, the Sonoran Desert landscape, and the beautiful views offered. In addition, many of the structures are in poor condition. The new facilities significantly increase lodging, activity, and training space on the site. A new central gathering space, large enough to allow for up to 500 seated people, enables Council-wide functions. A new GSACPC Museum and Council Shop provides a consolidated destination for all those interested or involved with the Girls Scouts in the Valley. Fifteen new, ten-bed sleeping rooms with air-conditioning and heating provide great flexibility for year-round use for various visitors. In all, approximately 37,900 s.f. of new and renovated buildings area was created. All new buildings, site elements, and landscaping symbolize pride for the Girl Scouts and, in keeping with the Girl Scouts’ values, built sustainability. In addition to the new building elements, new major site amenities will include an archery range, large amphitheater, campfire areas, tent sites, accessible walking trails, labyrinth, updated pool facilities, flower and vegetable gardens, and a large multi-purpose field. Project type: Community Center Date: Fall 2016 - 2018 (construction) Firm: Marlene Imirzian & Associates, Architects Project roll: Construction Administration Project Manager Size: 37,900 SF Location: Phoenix, Arizona

THE DESERT CAMP IN DOWNTOWN Just a short drive from downtown will transport you to an isolated desert oasis. The 14-acre site, gifted to the girl scouts long before significant development arrived in South Phoenix, offers one of Phoenix’s most unique protected areas. Abutting the preserved hillside of South Mountain, the campus positions itself to not only protect the natural landscape and topography but take advantage of this extraordinary environment by becoming a learning center for Phoenix’s youth. The site transitions from the main buildings at the edge of city development, leaving behind the trappings of urban life as the project lifts above the ground on an elevated recycled-plank boardwalk. The walk and elevated sleeping cabins afford a truly unique perspective to view the desert floor, plants, and even wildlife that populate the area.

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SITE PLAN 1. Leadership Building 2. Volunteer Building 3. Cabins and Activity Rooms (18) 4. Pool Building 5. Maintenance Building

VIEW OF CAMPUS FROM SOUTH MOUNTAIN

* DIAGRAMS AND AXON PROVIDED BY MIAA The sleeping cabins exemplify the architectural approach to the overall project: The roof shape mimics and blends into the backdrop of the mountain, and the passive design strategies inhabit all design attributes, from natural daylighting to passive cooling, to recycled, sustainable materials. Each element works in unison to provide a space for learning and allows leisure.

STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF WITH INTEGRATED CUSTOM RAIN LEADER

SLOPED GYP BOARD CEILING WITH EXPOSED DIAGONAL BEAM

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALLS

RECYCLED SYNTHETIC WOOD RAIN SCREEN SYSTEM

EXPOSED CONCRETE FLOOR

WIDE FLANGE FLOOR STRUCTURE

CONCRETE PYLONS RAISE CABINS ABOVE DESERT FLOOR

ELEVATED ACCESSIBLE WALKWAYS CONNECT SLEEPING CABINS PHOTO CREDIT: MARLENE IMIRZIAN AND ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS

CABINS, CONSTRUCTED ON PYLONS, FLOAT ABOVE THE EXISTING DESERT WASH PHOTO CREDIT: MARLENE IMIRZIAN AND ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS

* DIAGRAMS PROVIDED BY MIAA

AXONOMETRIC DRAWING DEVELOPED DURING CONSTRUCTION TO HELP CONVEY THE CEILING ELEVATIONS

FABRIC CEILING INSTALLATION COMPLEMENTS THE DYNAMIC LANGUAGE OF THE EXTERIOR AND SERVES TO INCREASE ACOUSTIC QUALITY IN THE SPACE

SOUTH ELEVATION OF LEADERSHIP CENTER

NORTH ELEVATION LEADERSHIP CENTER SOUTH MOUNTAIN IN BACKGROUND

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