Black Canyon Trailhead
1992, New River, AZ

Rusted and remote, these desert pavilions provide a southern gateway to a unique 60-mile Natural Historic Trail. The project’s self reliance is dependent on passive principals of cooling, day lighting and natural composting.

 

Awards:

  • 1994 Valley Forward Association
    Environmental Excellence Awards
    Crescordia Award (Top Honor) - Parks

  • 1993 Energy Efficient Building Award
    Electric League of Arizona

  • 1992 American Institute of Architects (AIA)/
    Western Mountain Region
    Honor Award

  • 1992 Central Arizona Chapter /
    American Institute of Architects (AIA)
    Honor Award

  • 1992 Central Arizona Chapter /
    American Institute of Architects (AIA)
    1st Annual – APS Energy Responsive Award

  • 1991 Energy Award of Achievement
    Arizona Department of Commerce

  • 1992 Special Recognition Award for
    Outstanding Design Contribution
    US Department of the Interior,
    Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

  • 1992 National Association of
    Counties Organization (NACO)
    National Design Award

 

Publications:

Magazines:

ARCHITECTURE MAGAZINE July 1995

AIA ARCHITECT Aug 1996

Newspapers:

Arizona Republic, Sun Living
1993 CAC/AIA Awards October 1993