Architectural Nexus

We're excited to have Principal Architects, Peter McBride and Amy B. Watson, AIA, LEED AP, represent Architectural Nexus at the upcoming Future of Library Design program, held on Harvard's campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. If you'll be attending July 29 - 31, they’d love to meet up! Be sure to connect with Peter and Amy; they're looking forward to exchanging ideas with fellow library design professionals and discussing the future of libraries.

It's a great pleasure for us to be part of this project! We're excited to bring 11 new buildings to married students for years to come. We look forward to working with BYU as we update and add to the Wymount Legacy. https://lnkd.in/ew8yx3bN

Mark your calendars! On Monday, August 3, a Community Blood Drive will be held at our Salt Lake Office from 12 - 4pm. There is always a need for blood donations during the summer months. We encourage anyone interested to please sign up using the QR code or phone number below.

Friday, June 26 marked the topping out ceremony for the north tower at St. Luke's Hospital, a major milestone in its construction. The highest steel beam was signed by workers and contractors before being lowered into place by crane. We're continually proud of every crew member for their hard work and congratulate them on this achievement! We love seeing all the news coverage this event has received. You can find further reading at the following: https://lnkd.in/eFtrx8SU https://lnkd.in/e63qEY3Q https://lnkd.in/eU-rNskM https://lnkd.in/ep2YgwDM First photo credit to Brian Myrick from Idaho Press

Our Salt Lake City and Sacramento offices had a lot of fun at their annual Summer BBQs. There was plenty of food, plenty of sunshine, and plenty of fun to go around. The Salt Lake office enjoyed a day at the Jordanelle Reservoir, and Sacramento held a hilarious contest creating impractical park designs. Big thanks to Jerry Bregg in Salt Lake, and Ruth McBride in Sacramento for organizing these fun days!

St. Luke's Hospital has an integral part of Boise Healthcare for over 100 years, and it is very exciting to see how it continually adds to the community. It is an honor to be part of this amazing project! https://lnkd.in/eZgzKkiu

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We are pleased to share that the Kathryn F. Kirk Center for Comprehensive Cancer Care and Women’s Cancers at Huntsman Cancer Institute has achieved LEED Gold certification. Earning this distinction for a healthcare facility that operates around the clock, reflects a deep and shared commitment to energy efficiency, environmental responsibility, and long term performance. This achievement speaks to the leadership and vision of the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute, whose dedication to sustainable design set a clear standard from the outset. It is also the result of close collaboration among engineers, consultants, contractors, and many stakeholders who worked together to integrate high performance strategies into a complex clinical environment. We are grateful to have partnered with a team so committed to advancing sustainable healthcare design. “From the beginning, our vision was to create a healing environment that focuses on patient care while retaining a commitment to sustainability, resilience, and human-centered design. Achieving LEED Gold demonstrates how thoughtful healthcare architecture can support both patient well-being and environmental responsibility.” - Lisa Whoolery, AIA, Senior Principal, Architectural Nexus

We are saddened by the passing of Karen Huntsman. Karen's thoughtful engagement in the recent developments of the Kathryn F Kirk Center and the vision for the Huntsman Vineyard Campus, as well as her influence throughout the many phases of the Huntsman Cancer Institute over the past 30 years left a lasting impact. Her generous donations of personal artwork enriched these spaces in meaningful ways. She shared her opinions candidly, yet always with appreciation for the care and effort invested in the design process. Most of all, she was deeply passionate about carrying forward the Huntsman purpose. We are grateful for her influence, her generosity, and the legacy she leaves behind. (Photo from The University of Utah)

AIA Utah's annual CANstruction competition challenges teams of architects, engineers, and contractors to design and build large-scale sculptures made entirely from canned food. Blending creativity, engineering, and community impact, it is a highly anticipated event in Utah's AEC industry. Following the competition, every can is donated to the Utah Food Bank. Teams spend months developing concepts, creating construction plans, coordinating volunteers, and sourcing thousands of cans. On Build Day, they have just a few hours to transform those cans into impressive structures that are judged on creativity, engineering, aesthetics, and technical execution. This year, Architectural Nexus partnered with Dunn Associates, Inc. and Layton Construction to create "Fueling the Future: 250 Years of American CAN-do." Inspired by the America 250 theme and celebrating the recent Artemis II mission, the sculpture featured a moon-landing scene complete with a towering rocket. Built from 5,900 cans, it was the largest installation in this year's competition. All eight sculptures are currently on display in public buildings throughout Salt Lake County. Community members are invited to visit the installations and vote for their favorite. You can visit the Arch Nexus team’s installation at the Salt Lake County Government Building through July. Award winners will be announced in early August. Find all structures here: https://lnkd.in/e6rV9EJp Vote for you favorite here: https://lnkd.in/gAdu9Z2y