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.

Fentress Bradburn project information:
http://www.fentressbradburn.com/RTC.htm (last accessed December 11, 2005)

Resources available in the ASL:
“AIA, Las Vegas Chapter, honors local projects.” Construction Connection (Nov. 1999): 18. ASL File #: AWARD 15

“Architects host annual design awards gala.” Las Vegas Review Journal 24 October 1999: 1M, 4M. ASL File #: AWARD 7

“NAIOP Spotlight awards honor top local projects.” Nevada Contractor (Apr. 2000): page unknown. ASL File #: AWARD 7

“Real estate group presents awards.” LVRJ 13 March 2000. [Online]. Available: www.lvrj.com . Accessed September 13, 2002. ASL File #: AWARD 13

“RTC/RFCD Administrative Center Building.” Nevada Construction Review (2001): 90-93. Includes photos. ASL File #: GEN 17

UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Team Members List

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1999) Entry No. 99NVB121, Nevada Honor Award. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos, plans, drawings, 10 Years of Excellence in Design Boards

*This project won a 2000 National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) Spotlight Award in the “Medium-Scale Projects: Build-to-Suit (Public)” category, the 2000 NAIOP “Best Building in the Market” Award, and a 1999 AIA Nevada Honor Award in the Built category.

Information and image(s) also available on ASL's self guided architectural driving tours:
http://www.library.unlv.edu/arch/lasvegas/downtown01b.html#003

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