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WORK IN PROGRESS


CATALYST ARCHITECTURE has a number of exciting new projects on the boards as well as under construction. We are currently working on commercial, residential, non-profit and master planning assignments in various phases of design and construction.

Click on the images below to review some of our most current work-in-progress.

*Updated January 1, 2008

HIGHLANDS CENTER FOR NATURAL HISTORY [LEED-NC]

4,250 sf LEED-Gold seeking James Learning Center. Located on the edge of the Prescott National Forest. Documentation has been submitted to the USGBC for GOLD-level certifation, expected later this year.


HUALAPAI CULTURAL CENTER

CATALYST ARCHITECTURE was selected to design a 4,000 sq.ft. LEED inspired Cultural Center for the Hualapai Nation along route 66 in Peach Springs, AZ. Winning design proposal featured a sacred and sensitve architecture, which references both the Tribes Canyon lands and Colorado River.


MOAPA COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN

8 Acre Masterplan for the Moapa Band of Paiutes Tribe, located 45 miles NE of Las Vegas. Master Plan design includes a new 4,000 sq. ft. Community Center Bldg, 3,500 sq. ft. Social Services Bldg, 13,000 sq. ft. Gymnasium, with Community Pool, Playground & Ballfields.

PV MIXED-USE MARKETPLACE

Conceptual Design for a 2-level, 36,000 sf Mixed-Use Marketplace for the Stepping Stones Foundation to be located in the Eastridge Development of Prescott Valley.  Building will contain 10,000 sf of office space, and 25,000 sf of retail, including a book store and coffee shop.


ARBOR PLACE CONDOMINIUMS

Preliminary design for Arbor Place Condominiums, a 20-unit, two-story residential development on Gail Gardner Way in Prescott.  Design recalls the simple, but gracious early 1900's garden townhome developments of the southeast.


PRESCOTT VALLEY COMMERCIAL PARK

The first of three 25,000 sq.ft. commercial buildings for the Prescott Valley Commercial Development Group. These commercial shell structures are intended to attract new business to the area. Client's directive was to relate the new development to the adjacent Lockheed Martin facility.



STARPINE TERRACE HOMES

Design Development of 11-single family, high- density, custom homes on an in-fill lot just south of historic downtown Prescott. Each 3-Level 2,250 sq. ft. unit will have natural stone and rustic timbers, tying the overall development to its site and region.

HIGHLAND PINES CUSTOM HOME

5,500 sq.ft. custom residence for Steve and Betsy Miller of Dana Point California.  Clean, contemporary design features expansive glass walls, natural stone, and a copper standing seam metal roof.  Highland Pines property has dramatic views of Granite Mountain and surrounding valleys.

 

PROJECT AWARE PHASE II

The second of three phases of what will be a 20-unit apartment dwelling complex for men in transition from rehabilitation to independent living. This urban infill development is centered around a community plaza and a central common house facility.



GROOM CREEK CUSTOM HOME

This 1,600 sq. ft. house is under construction in Groom Creek, AZ.  The design incorporates the surrounding tall pines into its vertical lines.  Aerated Autoclaved Concrete was used not only for its energy efficiency, but also because of its inherent fire resistance.

Sedona Custom Home

SEDONA CUSTOM HOME

5,250 sq. ft. residence in the Back-O-Beyond area of Sedona includes a Guest House and 3-car Garage. Generous custom glazing, natural stone and a standing seam metal roof will distinguish this structure from others in the area.



LA LOGGIA AT ARCOSANTI*

4-Level multi-family structure to be built at Arcosanti, Arizona.  Sustainable design concepts based on the principles of Biomimickry. The residential structure features enclosed sloped greenhouses for food and warmth, natural ventilation, and terraced water harvesting.

 

HASSAYAMPA CUSTOM HOME

This 5,400 sq. ft., super insulated custom residence at Hassayampa is being constructed with AAC (autoclaved aerated concrete). The multi-level home will be clad with natural stone, wood siding and rough timbers. Currently under construction.

 

MEAD POINT CUSTOM HOME

3,300 sq. ft., custom home is currently in construction drawings. The site is perched high above Lake Mead with absolutely stunning views of the lake and surrounding environs.