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UNLV Libraries -> Architecture Studies Library-> Las Vegas Guides and Collections ->Nevada Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects -> 2005 NASLA Awards


Nevada Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (NASLA) Landscape Awards

  Project Name: Washington Buffalo Park Phase 1A and 1B
Project location:7901 W. Washington Avenue
Project number: NASLA Awards 2005 25
Category:Landscape Architectural Design - Parks/Trails
Material in the Architecture Studies Library: Project description form, and project material.
Project description. (1A) Amanda and Stacy Darling Memorial Tennis Center /(1B) Washington Buffalo Park
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NALSA Awards 2005 25

Amanda and Stacy Darling Memorial Tennis Center
7901 W. Washington Avenue
(Buffalo Park)
Narrative

*        Complex Court Layout is conducive to Tournament Play 
*       Number of Courts (1) Lighted Championship with Stadium Seating (Class I-120 Foot-candle Min.) (2) Lighted (Class IV-60 Foot-candle Min.) Semi-Championship with Bleacher Seating (20) Lighted (class IV-60 Foot-candle Min.) Standard Courts
*       Stadium Court: --Bleacher seats w/ backs at sides and North end. (2,112 seats)              --Terraced VIP Seating Area at South end. (36 bar stools w/ 9 tables, room for wet bar set up) --Wheelchair spaces throughout (71 spaces) --Terraced landscape planters           --Covered Trellises provide shade for spectators – all sides --Center Court sized for umpire stations for Davis Cup World Group, Federation Cup Main Draw, International Competition and other Competitions with oversized sidelines to accommodate Photographer Benches, VIP and Television --Lighting (Class 1-120 Foot-candle minimum to accommodate television --Service Vehicle/Equipment Access Ramp
*       Large Plaza Area to accommodate Tent Vendors
*       Removable Pavers throughout plaza to allow for Name Engraving Opportunity
*       (2) Exterior Restroom Buildings
*       Shade cabanas with built-in Bench on Courts for Players
*       Tables w/ Umbrellas and Chairs between Courts (Site Furniture)
*       Drinking Fountains
*       Lush Landscaping to create Country Club atmosphere
*       Adequate Parking for Event Draw
*       6322 SF Proshop –State of the Art Court Lighting Control System at Counter –Retail Space/Check-in Counter (1,525 SF) Fitting Room off Retail Space (45 SF) –Unisex Restroom off Retail Space (68 SF) –Break Room (165 SF) –Conference Room (346 SF) Men’s Restroom w/ Showers and Lockers (546 SF) –Women’s Restroom w/ Showers and Lockers (560 SF) –Five Offices (1,433 SF) –Open Work Station Area (490 SF) –Vending Machine Room (196 SF) –Storage Rooms (432 SF)

Washington Buffalo Park
7901 W. Washington Avenue
(Official Name TBD)
Narrative

*         105 Acres of Park/Tennis Space under BLM Lease Agreement- Regional Facility (Programmable and Non-Programmable Space)
*       (11) Lighted Regulation Full-Size Soccer Fields (Class IV-50 Foot-Candles Min./Class IV- 75 Foot-Candles Min.) –(4) Natural Turf Fields –(7) Synthetic Turf Fields
*       Large Open Space Area (Natural Turf) for Events, Concerts (show-mobile access), Art Shows, Wine Testing Festivals, Lobster Festivals, Vendors, etc.
*       Site Parking –1148 Parking Stalls (9’x19’) –45 Handicap Stalls –Additional Lare Event Parking Space Available West of Durango Drive w/ shuttle capability thru the Pedestrian/Emergency Access Tunnel
*       (3) City Standard Prototype Restroom/Concession and Storage Facility located at East, Central, and West End
*       3 Acre Lighted Dog Park w/ Three Compartments for various sizes of Dogs
*       24’ Wide Perimeter Jog/Bike/Walk Path for 5K Events
*       (1) Large Par Fitness Areas for Work-out Activities and Stretching
*       (1) Large Group Tot-lot for ages 2-12 (West End) w/ Shade Panels surrounded by Custom Large Shade Shelters for Picnicking and Barbecuing
*       (1) Medium Group Tot-lot for ages 2-12 (Central) w/ Shade Panels surrounded by Custom Large Shade Shelters for Soccer Awards, Picnicking, and Barbecuing
*       (1) Medium Group Tot-lot for ages 2-12 (East End) w/ Shade Panels surrounded by Custom Large Shade Shelters for Picnicking and Barbecuing
*       (16) Small Custom Shelters for Family and Individual Picnicking and Barbecuing located throughout the Park
*       Custom Entry and Corner Monuments for Welcoming Park Users
*       (3) Trash Enclosures
*       Drinking Fountains located throughout the Park
*       Site Furniture located throughout the Park
*       Drainage Collection System (surface and subsurface)
*       Native Landscaping and the Use of Synthetic Turf for Water Efficiency

 





The images on this page are low-resolution reproductions of images provided for the annual
Nevada Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects awards event.
All materials should be considered copyrighted and may not be reproduced or used without permission.





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