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Previous Next New Mexico State University Goddard Hall Renovation Las Cruces, NM 2002 Under the previous firm of ASA Architects, Vigil & Associates’ president/principal Ray Vigil worked with NMSU on this project. The renovation of Goddard Hall involved both the historic bell-tower building, originally designed in 1913 by architect Henry Trost, as well as the more recent annex. The exterior of the tower building, including the original entry staircase, was restored, while the interior was completely renovated for all new student and administrative spaces. The annex was completely demolished, except for some walls retained for their historical significance, and a new engineering building was constructed in its place. Designer and project manager Ray Vigil referred to Trost’s original plans and drawings throughout the project for interior and exterior detailing, tile work, lighting fixtures and other details. Previous Next

Previous Next Dulce Independent Schools Dulce Elementary School Dulce, NM 2003 The Dulce Elementary School was uniquely designed to reflect the cultural and geographic setting of its Northern New Mexico community. To take advantage of the school’s dramatic geographic setting, the structure features six classroom "pods" containing 24 classrooms connected by corridors with large floor-to-ceiling windows providing dramatic views of the mountain scenery on all sides of the school. The library’s kiva-like round walls, and the wooden lattice work in the ceiling above the lobby, reminiscent of the tribe’s ceremonial huts on Stone Lake, are among the numerous design features in the school that reflect Native American cultural elements. The murals on the cafeteria walls are based on traditional Indian rug designs created by the students. The Library/Media Center features a “learning tree,” a column with “branches” providing structural support for the roof. An oversized skylight fills the library with natural light. The “leaves” on the tree are actually acoustic material to dampen sound. Large floor-to-ceiling windows provide views of the dramatic mountain scenery surrounding the school, located amidst Jicarilla Apache tribal lands. The library’s round walls are among the numerous design features in the school that reflect native American cultural elements. The Dulce Elementary School was designed through the previous firm of ASA Architects with Vigil & Associates’ president/principal, Ray Vigil, serving as designer and project manager. Previous Next

Previous Next Rio Rancho Public Schools Vista Grande Elementary School Rio Rancho, NM 2016 Vigil & Associates designed a new classroom addition, a kindergarten classroom addition, and new music, art, and computer lab to the existing Vista Grande Elementary. The additions were designed to fit seamlessly into the campus matching existing finishes and massing. Initially the project was envisioned as a single addition, but site constraints required adding several additions throughout instead. By separating the additions, a balance between cutting into the existing hillside and filling in the steep downhill slopes was achieved. The 12 classrooms have new fire sprinkler systems, as well as HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems designed to meet Energy Star standards. The new high efficiency HVAC system is designed to work with the district’s energy monitory program. All glazing is Low E and wall construction is designed to meet higher energy conservation standards. The 4 kindergarten room addition contains built-in classroom furnishings at younger child heights and a restroom for each classroom. Also included is a new kindergarten playground / patio. The third addition is the music / art / computer lab located at the center of the school where the special use programs spaces can be easily accessed by the whole school. Site work included relocation of existing portables, new retaining walls, sidewalks and fencing as well as extensive grading for better storm water management. A key component to the storm water management systems is an underground storm drainage system and cistern to collect storm water from the new and existing roof for reuse in designated landscape areas. Previous Next

Previous Next Las Cruces Public Schools Columbia Elementary School Las Cruces, NM EST. 2024 The design of the New Columbia Elementary School is designed so that the two-level building is imbedded in the surrounding topography. The main building level will include the front entrance and administration offices, media center, early childhood wing, and classroom wings for 1st through 3rd grades. This main level will open at grade to the east where the main parking lot, pick-up/drop-off lanes, and Pre-k and kindergarten playgrounds will be located. The lower level will open at grade to the west where the bus drop-off, service drive, utility yard and playfields will be located. This lower building level will contain the kitchen and cafeteria, gymnasium, art and STEM classrooms, and classroom wings for 4th and 5th grades. Previous Next

Previous Next Bernalillo County PB&J SE Heights Children's Facility Albuquerque, NM 2011 The project for Bernalillo County was the renovation of an old hotel to create bright, friendly spaces for low-income family services and childcare. The PB&J facility is designed for children, birth to age five, including special needs children and their parents. Adult education is offered to families which focuses on hands-on parenting, developmental & behavioral issues. The project was a renovation of an existing building, which had some very challenging conditions. The building had existing structural bearing walls, varying floor levels, low ceiling structures and a disjointed floor plan. Within these existing conditions our firm was able to successfully plan a new layout for their specific program requirements. We were able to renovate the building to meet the complex needs of this therapeutic pre-school and provide a rich and comfortable environment for their programs. The resulting facility was greeted by the staff and families of PB&J with great enthusiasm. At the PB&J’s facility there are two therapeutic classrooms. Each classroom is staffed with at least two-Family Intervention Specialists. There are offices for licensed clinicians, including Counselors and Social Workers, Art, and Play Therapists, as well as Nursing services. Meals are served from an on-site kitchen. The site is secure, with controlled entries and playgrounds. • Renovation, reconfiguration of a 1950’s facility • Programs for therapeutic pre-school • Universal accessibility • Secure facility • Coordination with Owner provided haz-mat contractor • Cheerful, caring environment Previous Next

Previous Next Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools El Rito Elementary School El Rito, NM 2009 The community, staff and parents were greatly involved in planning and design of this school. We created a fluid movement of travel throughout the entire building by connecting the existing Multi-Purpose Room and Media Center, defining a new main entry, providing a central student commons area, and organizing new classroom wings by grade level. Designed for Pre-K through 6th grade. Previous Next

Previous Next Pecos Independent School District Pecos Track and Field Pecos, NM Vigil & Associates designed a small, seasonal concession building to support the track & field competitions. The building is approximately 450 square feet with 2 restrooms and a small concession space. The existing natural field was replaced with artificial turf bearing the school logo. In addition, the track was extended to accommodate more races, and the surface was refurbished. New stadium bleachers were added to accommodate spectators. Previous Next

Previous Next University of New Mexico Hospital Operating Room F Renovation Albuquerque, NM 2018 Operating Room F is a hybrid operating room at the UNM Main Hospital. The project includes modifications to the existing space to facilitate the installation of a new imaging system, including structural modifications, the external addition of a specialized equipment room, installation of specialized conductive flooring and ancillary equipment. The project brings the room up to FGI 2014 standards, including additional HVAC supply, laminar flow air distribution and waste anesthesia exhaust. Previous Next

Previous Next New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute New Meadows Long Term Care Facility Las Vegas, NM 2020 “The Meadows” is a major regional, licensed long-term nursing care provider for elderly, disabled, and specialty services for dementia care residents for the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute. This project provided a new, contemporary facility for long-term-care residents. Phase I was the beginning of a master-planned 180-bed long-term-care facility. The design was based on an 18-bed neighborhood concept, which allowed localized social areas and decentralized staff work areas. Neighborhoods were paired around shared courtyards creating 36-bed residential wings. Phase I consisted of one 36-bed residential wing and the facility’s central area that included the main entrance, common spaces and service areas. The central area also has administration, public and support spaces, including business and nurse’s offices, a training room, staff locker and lounge areas, a gift shop, library and wellness clinic. All phases of the project were a single-story design to avoid ramps, elevators and stairs. It also allowed better daylighting via skylights and light wells, and provided equal access to outdoor recreation areas for all residents. Phase 2 of the master planned facility was designed to replace the existing 52-bed Meadows Rest Home and the 110-bed Ponderosa Nursing Home located at the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute. Phase 2 consisted of two 36-bed residential wings connected to Phase 1 via a north/south corridor. Each wing has its own dining room, activity room, family rooms, bathing suites and secure courtyard. While the physical space for the complete service plant was included in Phase 1, equipment was added as the number of beds increased. Phase 3 added an additional 54 beds. This project was done in collaboration with Long Term Care Facility Specialist, Boulder Associates of Boulder, CO. Phase 1 LEED Gold Certified Phase 2 LEED Silver Certified Previous Next

Previous Next University of New Mexico Reibsomer Hall Renovations Albuquerque, NM 2020 The Chemistry Department’s Reibsomer Hall Project renovated and modernized research and teaching labs. The remodel is the first project in support UNM’s efforts to rebuild Chemistry’s teaching and research mission. The Chemistry Building renovation provided several challenges including the building type, age, project budget, energy usage requirements, completion time and phasing through continuous occupancy. Through collaboration between the Owner, CMAR and design team; the project was completed successfully early and under budget with an owner credit at the end. The project had a requirement to meet the deadline for state funding combined with working to keep the building operational through construction. This necessitated creativity in the sequencing of design packages and construction phasing. Early work packages were broken out of the scope of work in order to start work while the remainder of the design was being completed, and allowed the team to get ahead of the overall completion date. These packages included the restroom and utility cores as well as the long lead equipment. The design team worked closely with the CMAR and owners/users through design development and construction documents to assess the cost implications of all design decisions. Estimates were performed both by V&As’ cost estimator and the CMAR estimator at every design milestone. This was especially critical on this project given the limited funding circumstances. This process resulted in an integrated value engineering component which benefited the development of a series of alternates. The majority of the alternates were accepted allowing work previously thought to be out of the budget to be added. Vigil & Associates was the architect/design professional of record. V&A worked in collaboration with HDR lab specialists of Phoenix for all phases of project design and construction administration. We worked with UNM and Construction Manager at Risk from the very beginning. Potential conflicts and problems were addressed through early collaboration with the owner, CMAR, and design team. This project utilized several methodologies to gain the certification. The most extensive portion of the LEED effort is in energy modeling of the building systems. Gaining LEED certification for laboratory type buildings can be challenging due to the requirements of 100% exhaust air. By utilizing extensive energy modelling and innovative air circulation methods, the team was able to fine tune the HVAC system to be as efficient as possible and showing large efficiency gains over the baseline laboratory building. Also beneficial was utilizing resources on the campus to help this project. • LEED Gold certified Previous Next

Previous Next City of Albuquerque North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center Albuquerque, NM 2021 Vigil & Associates Architectural Group was selected by the City of Albuquerque to design phase 3 of the North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. This beautiful addition to the facility completes the building and offers the community multiple new opportunities. Phase 3 added a two-story gymnasium with an indoor track on the second floor, office for gym staff, a rock climbing gym, an outdoor amphitheater, a new playground for young children, and exterior rooftop balconies providing segue from existing to new. These programmatic requirements represent a wonderful opportunity to find a form that reflects the inner workings of the building. The elegant curved exterior wall of the gymnasium not only invites guest into the property, but reflects the flowing nature of the North Domingo Baca Park as a whole. • The gymnasium for the Multigenerational Center was designed to meet NCAA requirements. A 10 foot buffer space was incorporated on all sides. The floor accommodates volleyball, pickleball and shuffleboard. Bleachers were included on both long sides of the court. Approximate seating was between 300 and 500 people. • Off the second floor and overlooking the Gymnasium is an elevated Running Track. Areas were incorporated to allow for rest alongside the track. The amazing views from the second floor were taken advantage of. • Rock climbing is a permanent room off the Gymnasium that takes advantage of outdoor area adjacencies. A Walltopia climbing wall system was permanently installed and includes all accessories needed. Different levels of expertise can be selected. • Play courts, garden, and/or amphitheater and additional plantings and irrigation systems are mindful of the capacity and of the existing cistern and pump system. Shade is an important factor at this west facing area. Previous Next

Previous Next City of Albuquerque North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center Albuquerque, NM 2021 Vigil & Associates Architectural Group was selected by the City of Albuquerque to design phase 3 of the North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. This beautiful addition to the facility completes the building and offers the community multiple new opportunities. Phase 3 added a two-story gymnasium with an indoor track on the second floor, office for gym staff, a rock climbing gym, an outdoor amphitheater, a new playground for young children, and exterior rooftop balconies providing segue from existing to new. These programmatic requirements represent a wonderful opportunity to find a form that reflects the inner workings of the building. The elegant curved exterior wall of the gymnasium not only invites guest into the property, but reflects the flowing nature of the North Domingo Baca Park as a whole. • The gymnasium for the Multigenerational Center was designed to meet NCAA requirements. A 10 foot buffer space was incorporated on all sides. The floor accommodates volleyball, pickleball and shuffleboard. Bleachers were included on both long sides of the court. Approximate seating was between 300 and 500 people. • Off the second floor and overlooking the Gymnasium is an elevated Running Track. Areas were incorporated to allow for rest alongside the track. The amazing views from the second floor were taken advantage of. • Rock climbing is a permanent room off the Gymnasium that takes advantage of outdoor area adjacencies. A Walltopia climbing wall system was permanently installed and includes all accessories needed. Different levels of expertise can be selected. • Play courts, garden, and/or amphitheater and additional plantings and irrigation systems are mindful of the capacity and of the existing cistern and pump system. Shade is an important factor at this west facing area. Previous Next

Previous Next Bernalillo County PB&J SE Heights Children's Facility Albuquerque, NM 2011 The project for Bernalillo County was the renovation of an old hotel to create bright, friendly spaces for low-income family services and childcare. The PB&J facility is designed for children, birth to age five, including special needs children and their parents. Adult education is offered to families which focuses on hands-on parenting, developmental & behavioral issues. The project was a renovation of an existing building, which had some very challenging conditions. The building had existing structural bearing walls, varying floor levels, low ceiling structures and a disjointed floor plan. Within these existing conditions our firm was able to successfully plan a new layout for their specific program requirements. We were able to renovate the building to meet the complex needs of this therapeutic pre-school and provide a rich and comfortable environment for their programs. The resulting facility was greeted by the staff and families of PB&J with great enthusiasm. At the PB&J’s facility there are two therapeutic classrooms. Each classroom is staffed with at least two-Family Intervention Specialists. There are offices for licensed clinicians, including Counselors and Social Workers, Art, and Play Therapists, as well as Nursing services. Meals are served from an on-site kitchen. The site is secure, with controlled entries and playgrounds. • Renovation, reconfiguration of a 1950’s facility • Programs for therapeutic pre-school • Universal accessibility • Secure facility • Coordination with Owner provided haz-mat contractor • Cheerful, caring environment Previous Next

Previous Next Ruidoso Public Library Ruidoso, NM 1997 Under the previous firm of ASA Architects, Vigil and Associates’ president/principal Ray Vigil worked with the Ruidoso Public Library on this project. The library was designed to maximize the use of the site with its dramatic view of Sierra Blanca Peak, the sloping site, and the surrounding forest greenery. The building is a multi-story structure with a sizable children’s library on the ground floor. The project also included a parking lot, patio, landscaping and site drainage. Previous Next

Previous Next Dulce Independent Schools Dulce Athletic Complex Dulce, NM 2003 The striking design of the Dulce Athletic Complex complements the dramatic landscape and brilliant New Mexico blue skies. The 37,535 SF building also houses one of the largest facilities of its kind in New Mexico and is a focal point for activity in this northern New Mexico community. The complex includes a main basketball court with seating for 2,400, two basketball practice courts, volleyball courts, indoor running track, a professional-quality weight room, four locker rooms with showers, and parking for 500 vehicles. The facility also contains a security system with exterior cameras, motion detectors, and card key access. The Dulce Athletic Complex was designed through the previous firm of ASA Architects with Vigil & Associates’ president/principal, Ray Vigil, serving as designer and project manager. Previous Next

Previous Next Dulce Independent Schools Dulce Middle School Dulce, NM 2005 The Dulce Middle School features a barrel vaulted commons-mall area reaching over 2 stories high that serves as the school's main entrance. The contemporary lines and colorful accents create a welcoming, exciting place to learn. Clerestory windows repeating throughout the space provide ample daylighting. The building consists of 17 classrooms, a multipurpose room with kitchen and a platform, media center, 2 computer labs, 2 science labs, administrative wing, and playing courts. Classrooms are organized around a central courtyard uniting the school while bringing daylight to interior corridors, faculty lounges and the media center. The Dulce Middle School was designed through the previous firm of ASA Architects with Vigil & Associates’ president/principal, Ray Vigil, serving as designer and project manager. Previous Next

Previous Next Sundance Construction Albuquerque, NM 2019 The project site is located north and east of San Mateo Blvd NE and Alameda Blrd NE. Improvements consist of a new prefabricated metal building to house a new car showroom with related offices and support facilities, a private service department as well as site development to support the new facility. Site improvements consist of vehicular access points, public sidewalks, internal drives, parking, internal walkways, landscaping, and drainage infrastructure. Previous Next

Vigil & Associates Architectural Group was selected by the City of Albuquerque to design phase 3 of the North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. This beautiful addition to the facility completes the building and offers the community multiple new opportunities. Phase 3 added a two-story gymnasium with an indoor track on the second floor, office for gym staff, a rock climbing gym, an outdoor amphitheater, a new playground for young children, and exterior rooftop balconies providing segue from existing to new. These programmatic requirements represent a wonderful opportunity to find a form that reflects the inner workings of the building. The elegant curved exterior wall of the gymnasium not only invites guest into the property, but reflects the flowing nature of the North Domingo Baca Park as a whole. • The gymnasium for the Multigenerational Center was designed to meet NCAA requirements. A 10 foot buffer space was incorporated on all sides. The floor accommodates volleyball, pickleball and shuffleboard. Bleachers were included on both long sides of the court. Approximate seating was between 300 and 500 people. • Off the second floor and overlooking the Gymnasium is an elevated Running Track. Areas were incorporated to allow for rest alongside the track. The amazing views from the second floor were taken advantage of. • Rock climbing is a permanent room off the Gymnasium that takes advantage of outdoor area adjacencies. A Walltopia climbing wall system was permanently installed and includes all accessories needed. Different levels of expertise can be selected. • Play courts, garden, and/or amphitheater and additional plantings and irrigation systems are mindful of the capacity and of the existing cistern and pump system. Shade is an important factor at this west facing area. Previous Next City of Albuquerque North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center Albuquerque, NM 2021 Vigil & Associates Architectural Group was selected by the City of Albuquerque to design phase 3 of the North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. This beautiful addition to the facility completes the building and offers the community multiple new opportunities. Phase 3 added a two-story gymnasium with an indoor track on the second floor, office for gym staff, a rock climbing gym, an outdoor amphitheater, a new playground for young children, and exterior rooftop balconies providing segue from existing to new. These programmatic requirements represent a wonderful opportunity to find a form that reflects the inner workings of the building. The elegant curved exterior wall of the gymnasium not only invites guest into the property, but reflects the flowing nature of the North Domingo Baca Park as a whole. • The gymnasium for the Multigenerational Center was designed to meet NCAA requirements. A 10 foot buffer space was incorporated on all sides. The floor accommodates volleyball, pickleball and shuffleboard. Bleachers were included on both long sides of the court. Approximate seating was between 300 and 500 people. • Off the second floor and overlooking the Gymnasium is an elevated Running Track. Areas were incorporated to allow for rest alongside the track. The amazing views from the second floor were taken advantage of. • Rock climbing is a permanent room off the Gymnasium that takes advantage of outdoor area adjacencies. A Walltopia climbing wall system was permanently installed and includes all accessories needed. Different levels of expertise can be selected. • Play courts, garden, and/or amphitheater and additional plantings and irrigation systems are mindful of the capacity and of the existing cistern and pump system. Shade is an important factor at this west facing area. Previous Next

Previous Next Children’s Cancer Fund Erin's Place Albuquerque, NM 2017 As one of the only locations where pediatric oncology care is available in New Mexico, Albuquerque can seem distant and expensive for many families seeking treatment for their children. Erin’s Place, designed for the Children’s Cancer Fund, is an award winning design that provides a home-like setting for families whose children are receiving hospice care or treatment in Albuquerque. Peaceful and comfortable, Erin’s Place is made up of three single family townhouses (approximately 1,600 square feet with a master bedroom, second bedroom, two bathrooms, a kitchen, study, laundry, and attached garage) plus a detached Multipurpose communal use building of 784 square feet. An interior courtyard offers a quiet outdoor area to play and enjoy the sunshine. The space combines functional features of a hospital, such as reclining beds, but with a softer feel. Colorful decor and bedding, for instance, create a comfortable atmosphere for residents. A water feature outside was designed with the help of a local artist and child cancer patients, who painted clay tiles that adorn the fountain. Previous Next

Previous Next Jemez Mountain Public Schools Lybrook Elementary School Lybrook, NM 2005 Under the previous firm of ASA Architects, Vigil & Associates’ president/principal Ray Vigil worked with Jemez Mountain Public Schools on this project. The design of Lybrook Elementary School is inspired by the culture of its Dinè student population. The commons area references traditional Dinè hogans with its octagonal shape, domed roof and east-facing entrance. Colors in the floor and walls follow the Dinè colors for north, south, east and west, and the classroom and multipurpose wings extends outward in cardinal directions. A central octagonal courtyard and a colored concrete “reading plaza” continue the cultural references through the outdoor spaces as well. The school building and grounds were carefully sited to avoid disturbing nearby archaeological sites. During the bidding phase of this project, a fire incident adjacent to the existing school required an emergency shutdown. We mobilized a temporary campus of portables away from previous facility. Previous Next

Previous Next Children’s Cancer Fund Erin's Place Albuquerque, NM 2017 As one of the only locations where pediatric oncology care is available in New Mexico, Albuquerque can seem distant and expensive for many families seeking treatment for their children. Erin’s Place, designed for the Children’s Cancer Fund, is an award winning design that provides a home-like setting for families whose children are receiving hospice care or treatment in Albuquerque. Peaceful and comfortable, Erin’s Place is made up of three single family townhouses (approximately 1,600 square feet with a master bedroom, second bedroom, two bathrooms, a kitchen, study, laundry, and attached garage) plus a detached Multipurpose communal use building of 784 square feet. An interior courtyard offers a quiet outdoor area to play and enjoy the sunshine. The space combines functional features of a hospital, such as reclining beds, but with a softer feel. Colorful decor and bedding, for instance, create a comfortable atmosphere for residents. A water feature outside was designed with the help of a local artist and child cancer patients, who painted clay tiles that adorn the fountain. Previous Next

Previous Next Children’s Cancer Fund Erin's Place Albuquerque, NM 2017 As one of the only locations where pediatric oncology care is available in New Mexico, Albuquerque can seem distant and expensive for many families seeking treatment for their children. Erin’s Place, designed for the Children’s Cancer Fund, is an award winning design that provides a home-like setting for families whose children are receiving hospice care or treatment in Albuquerque. Peaceful and comfortable, Erin’s Place is made up of three single family townhouses (approximately 1,600 square feet with a master bedroom, second bedroom, two bathrooms, a kitchen, study, laundry, and attached garage) plus a detached Multipurpose communal use building of 784 square feet. An interior courtyard offers a quiet outdoor area to play and enjoy the sunshine. The space combines functional features of a hospital, such as reclining beds, but with a softer feel. Colorful decor and bedding, for instance, create a comfortable atmosphere for residents. A water feature outside was designed with the help of a local artist and child cancer patients, who painted clay tiles that adorn the fountain. Previous Next

This project served to renovate the Chancellor’s Office / Administration Suites on the 3rd floor of the HSSB Building on the HSC Campus. The existing spaces carried a sterile, institutional feel which the project transformed to support the HSC principals of maintaining a cohesive group atmosphere. V&A has worked closely with HSC Facilities and Administration to ensure that the renovated space would be thoroughly interconnected to enhance teamwork and maintaining the ease of the workflows, taking advantage of daylighting, breakout spaces and transparency at all available opportunities. • Maximization of Energy Efficency • Established Ease of Workflow • Maximization of Daylighting • Flexible Design Elements • Collabrative Breakout Spaces • Successfully Accommodated Entire Program Scope • Provided Renovated Spaces That Enhance Teamwork • Staff was relocated during construction • Delivered Transition from Institutional Layout to Collab Workspace • Unforeseen Conditions - Solved Thru Thorough Site Investigation Previous Next University of New Mexico - Health Sciences Center Chancellor's Office / Admin Suite Reno Albuquerque, NM 2017 This project served to renovate the Chancellor’s Office / Administration Suites on the 3rd floor of the HSSB Building on the HSC Campus. The existing spaces carried a sterile, institutional feel which the project transformed to support the HSC principals of maintaining a cohesive group atmosphere. V&A has worked closely with HSC Facilities and Administration to ensure that the renovated space would be thoroughly interconnected to enhance teamwork and maintaining the ease of the workflows, taking advantage of daylighting, breakout spaces and transparency at all available opportunities. • Maximization of Energy Efficency • Established Ease of Workflow • Maximization of Daylighting • Flexible Design Elements • Collabrative Breakout Spaces • Successfully Accommodated Entire Program Scope • Provided Renovated Spaces That Enhance Teamwork • Staff was relocated during construction • Delivered Transition from Institutional Layout to Collab Workspace • Unforeseen Conditions - Solved Thru Thorough Site Investigation Previous Next

Previous Next University of New Mexico - Main Campus La Posada Dining Hall Albuquerque, NM 2018 The project included a complete renovation of an outdated food service facility into a dynamic, modern new facility. La Posada is the main dining facility for students living on campus at the University of New Mexico and is open 24/7. The project involved updates to the interior to lighten, soften and better organize the space. The orientation and layout of the building lended itself naturally to a new entrance established at the southwest of the building. This location makes it a natural gathering space for student living, dining and social/assembly activities. The entrance and new canopy helped revitalize the building as well as act as a sunshade and light shelf to help brighten and evenly distribute the internal lighting of the facility. This project was the renovation of a mid-century building in need of many systems upgrades for code issues and energy consumption and much needed updates to the functionality, materiality and programming of the building. There were many needs to fill within that went beyond the budget. We worked closely with PDC and the multiple user groups to explore and balance the scope to provide the best value with the greatest impact. To track costs and maximize the limited renovation funds, V&A maintained an ongoing Scope Matrix with the overall desired scope broken into TEN discrete sections, with each individual section noting varying levels of work, from basic to extensive. The stakeholders were able to use this as a “menu” of scope options to help move the project forward. Ultimately, the majority items were implemented, which resulted in an award winning project. The existing building was harsh and lacking in natural lighting. The design motif for the renovation thus became a “curvilinear intervention” of inviting forms carried out through bright and contemporary colors and materials, combined with maximizing daylighting to soften the brutalist edges and make an engaging space. The programmatic challenge of the renovation was to rethink the outdated cafeteria notion of the original design. A linear, back-of-house cafeteria serving line was opened up and supplemented with several food platforms throughout the dining spaces, including the “Chef Innovation Theatre”, incorporating demonstrative cooking for the students, serving a variety of healthy and natural options in addition to more customary offerings. The project was exciting, beautiful and very successful. It was completed on time and below budget. The owners were very happy and the project was awarded the 2017 AIA Architectural Design Awards “Honor Award-Interior Architecture” Previous Next

Previous Next Village of Corrales Corrales Fire Station Corrales, NM 2005 Under the previous firm of ASA Architects, Vigil & Associates’ president/principal Ray Vigil worked with the Village of Corrales on this project. The three-bay fire sub-station was a new pre-engineered building finished in earth-tone stucco and accented in a northern New Mexico style. There was close contact with the community throughout the design to create a building that fits into the rural & historic character of the Village of Corrales. The fabricated metal construction introduced 3 new vehicle bays, concrete site work and a new covered porch. An additional prefabricated metal building was constructed on the north corner of the existing building providing new office space, restrooms, wet bar and an additional covered patio. It allows for both future expansion of the sub-station and the future addition of an on-site training facility. Previous Next