Van H. Gilbert Architect PC
Higher Education
Applied Sciences Building
New Mexico Tech, Socorro
Design Completion 2012
The design of the 64,000 square foot Applied Sciences Building sets a standard for subsequent development within New Mexico Tech's Research Park. While the Research Park is approximately one mile from the main campus, the design team focused on developing design continuity with the 1930's era, California Mission style of main campus. The building's strong design identity strengthens the visual focus of the Research Park and ties into the historical campus design aesthetic through the two-toned tan...
Bureau of Geology Building
Laboratory, Classroom, and Museum
New Mexico Tech, Socorro
2012
The 60,000 square foot Geology Building Complex is composed of three separate buildings sited around a courtyard. The creation of an enclosed courtyard is a traditional New Mexico design element. The Geology Laboratory Building is on the west side of the courtyard and its three-story configuration was defined by laboratory requirements for fume hoods and other mechanical equipment needs.
Institute of Public Policy
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces
2012
This project is envisioned to meet two main functions and goals. One is to provide the archive storage space for Senator Pete V. Domenici's records, making them available to Scholars conducting research. This function is currently housed in the east portion of Branson Library. This project will upgrade/remodel the existing space to a state-of-the-art archival storage facility. The second is to provide space for a number of related programs including the Pete V. Domenici Institute for Economic Development...
Pearson Auditorium
Historic Renovation
New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell
2011
The historic renovation of the 1940’s era Pearson Auditorium was accomplished in phases as funding became available. Designed in the military Gothic style the building’s makeover transformed the facility into a modern day performance venue. With the replacement of the building’s infrastructure, the installation of state-of-the-art theatre systems and controls, and the reconfigured slope and refurbished seating, this historic building is rejuvenated for service well into the future.
Science and Math Learning Center
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
2011
The Science and Math Learning Center continues the transformation of the University’s western boundary into a gateway to the technological center of the campus. With its focus on technology-rich spaces the SMLC accommodates a diversity of users and fosters innovation in a sustainable, energy-efficient setting. The design unites the previously scattered mathematics department and integrates technology-rich chemistry and biology labs/classrooms with a 200-seat auditorium, a visualization lab, ‘smart’ classrooms, and a cafe.
Music School
Renovation and Rehearsal Hall Addition
Eastern New Mexico University, Portales
2010
The renovation and addition of ENMU’s Music Building transformed the 1940’s era building. The reconfigured interior focused on providing efficient and functional spaces to accommodate choral rehearsals, percussion and piano studios, a recording studio, practice rooms, classrooms, and administrative offices. A key element of the project was the renovation of Buchanan Recital Hall, a 235-seat music performance space.
Science Building
Addition and Renovation
Eastern New Mexico University, Portales
2010
VHGA renovated the 1940’s era, 30,000 square foot, Science Building and designed a 10,000 square foot laboratory addition. The new addition faces the campus and creates a connection to the campus circulation flow. The brick used on the original structure was used for the addition, melding the old and the new into a cohesive building design. The design of the addition complements the original structure and creates a new, strong, identity for the science building going into the future.
Dow Hall
Classroom Building Renovation
New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell
2009
Dow Hall is a three-story classroom building dating back to 1957. The renovation transformed the building into a technology rich classroom building. The re-purposed facility was renovated with a focus on sustainability and indoor environmental quality resulting in Dow Hall becoming the first higher education facility in New Mexico to achieve Gold certification using the LEED® for Schools Rating SystemTM.
O’Donnell Hall
College of Education
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces
2008
As home to the School of Education, O’Donnell Hall’s new identity celebrates the profession of education in a light-filled, technology-rich environment. O’Donnell Hall is defined by a 40,000 square foot addition organized around a central atrium space and the total gutting of the original building. The three-story addition to the School establishes a new visual campus identity for the school.
Centennial Engineering Center
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
2008
Located on the western edge of the University, the design of the Centennial Engineering Center reflects UNM’s historical ‘pueblo revival’ design roots and functions as a cutting-edge research facility. The 115,000 square foot Center, planned as an interdisciplinary instructional and research facility, houses the departments of Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Nuclear, and Biomedical Engineering.
Westside Campus
Classroom Building (Phase II)
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, New Mexico
2007
Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) continues to be integral to the central region of New Mexico as it provides a diverse educational experience for students on a career path and students continuing their education at a four-year institution. To keep pace with CNM’s growing enrollment, VHGA designed a new Classroom Building and a parking area to meet the needs and achieve the goals of CNM’s Planning Department, the faculty, students, and physical plant staff.
Student Union Building (SUB)
Renovation and Addition
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
2004
The renovated and expanded Student Union Building serves as the gateway to the UNM campus and as the welcoming resting place for all. The initial step in the design process was to listen to the campus community to determine user priorities and to generate ideas on how best to meet the needs of the students, faculty, and general public.
Skeen Hall / Center for Sustainable Development of Arid Lands
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces
1999
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Organ Mountains, the contemporary design of the Center is deeply evocative of the early Mission Style architecture found throughout the State. The prominent use of stucco, clay roof tile and other indigenous materials assures that the building is in harmony with the campus design context.
