This new facility for the State of Nevada is located in Sparks near the Dini Townsend Hospital. The project consisted of a new 36,000 square foot Department of Agriculture office and laboratory building; approximately 12,000 square feet of outbuildings; associated site work, including parking and access road work; and construction of a single-story, 1,200 square foot greenhouse.
CFA worked with the project architects, Collaborative Design Studio, and provided the civil and landscape design and surveying services. Landscaping emphasized plants to attract birds and butterflies. Ornamental grasses were set in rows to simulate crop growth patterns along the front of the building. A central courtyard with landscaping and BBQ facilities was included for employee/visitor use. Planters included both decomposed granite and rock mulches with no lawn area. LEED standards were followed, although the building was not certified. Construction commenced in 2008 and was completed in summer 2009.
