Journal

Cottonwood Valley Construction Progress

Concrete wall has been cast and in the curing process.  Steel framing is underway.

Photos Courtesy Rick Fontenot of Constructive GC

Cypress Meadows Community Center

COMMUNITY > AMENITY

JBGL and Trevor Brickman from Centre Living Homes hired Nimmo to design their Cypress Meadows Community Center with the goal of creating a place that would be more than a collection of amenities.  For the team, it was important to create a complex of enduring quality; intended to be the hub of the surrounding enclave.  With a long-term vision, it was essential to integrate sustainable design methods and technology.

Trevor's crew has nearly completed the steel skeleton of the community center.  A wing-like roof, wrapping a large outdoor pool, shelters interior and exterior spaces to be used for social events, lounging, and fitness.  Alongside the swimming area, individual cabanas allow local residents to set up camp for the day.  A bocce ball court in the front lawn further provides a place for casual sport and gathering.

While the structure seems to hover along most of its west facing frontage, the conditioned spaces are oriented with their main facades towards the north and south; a passive solar design fundamental.    

 

Blue Horse Fishing Cabin Concept Study

Nimmo retreats to Glen Rose, Texas to explore fishing cabin concepts for Melissa Auberty of Blue Horse Studio.

Project: Old Range Family Home

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The solution for the Oldrange Family Home aspires to enhance the lives of three generations; children, their parents and grandparents.  The focus of the home is the open family spaces which are intended to continuously connect each generation to nature and one another.  The communal spaces are balanced with a variety of smaller spaces that are meant to provide personal respite and environments for individual reflection.  The family hopes to strengthen each other through living and learning together as well as doing the same with the larger surrounding community.

Incorporating passive and active sustainable design strategies was a high priority.  Examples include incorporating solar panels and geothermal HVAC system; addressing solar orientation through the placement of openings, overhangs, and landscaping; utilizing a highly reflective roof membrane; omitting heat-storing, attic space; and installation of high efficient LED recessed lighting.