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A BIG thanks to AIA Nebraska for hosting the 2024 AIA Nebraska Excellence in Design Awards and to the jury for their efforts! Of the 119 projects submitted this year, it is an honor to announce that the Shirley Tyree Theater at the Union for Contemporary Art won an Architecture Honor Award! We congratulate our collaborators that include, Lund-Ross Constructors, Thompson, Dreessen & Dorner, Inc., Morrissey Engineering, Schuler Shook, C&C Consultants, Field Day Development, and Dana Damewood Photography. Read on for more information https://lnkd.in/eefyqWau

A distinctive and captivating landmark from the exterior, the interior design of Steelhouse Omaha was carefully curated to harmonize with its bold exterior. Our designers’ artful blend of materials, textures, and lighting help this venue offer a competitive and appealing experience. Special attention was given to lighting throughout, creating an ambiance that compliments the building’s modern and enigmatic facade. The facility is infused with local art installations such as the mural by artist Hugo Zamorano. The artist’s dressing rooms were designed with a keen understanding of the music industry, incorporating elements that resonate with the vibrant and dynamic world of pop and rock. The design team thoroughly analyzed sound as balanced acoustics were critical to project success. We used this knowledge to locate sound booths and utilize durable and acoustically-friendly materials, ensuring both longevity and optimal sound quality during performances. Photography by Bruce Damonte & Tom Kessler Design Architect: Ennead Architects

We’re thrilled to announce the construction of the Bill and Berniece Grewcock Animal Hospital: a new, state-of-the-art, 32,000-square-foot facility built to serve the diverse needs of our animals! This hospital will replace our nearly 30-year-old facility, giving our animal health team cutting-edge tools, like a CT scanner and endoscopy unit, to provide the best care to our more than 39,000 animals. “We are excited to see this project come to life,” said Dr. Luis Padilla, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, president and CEO of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. “This hospital will advance how we provide the specialized care that our animals need and honors our commitment to continuously invest in the health and wellbeing of all the animals in our care.” The hospital is designed with species-specific care in mind including specialized spaces cold rooms with built-in water elements for penguins, puffins and other cold-adapted species, rooms with graded flooring designed to be flooded for water dwelling species like otters and ducks and aquatic habitats for hospitalized fish and invertebrates. The Bill and Berniece Grewcock Animal Hospital is expected to open in 2026. This project is entirely funded by private donations, and the Omaha Zoo Foundation is working to raise the remaining $5 million to reach the $45 million campaign goal. Our community is encouraged to "Help Us Help Them" by contributing to make a lasting impact on the healthcare for the animals at the Zoo. To learn more or donate, please visit OmahaZooFoundation.org.

What started as dirt is now a pristine all-weather track and turf field, ready for Creighton Preparatory School athletes to make their mark. ??♂??? We’re excited for what’s ahead! #timelapse #trackandfield #BrandNew #fieldofdreams

To Build the Best SCHOOLS—we partner with districts through every phase. Earlier this year, we helped Bancroft-Rosalie Community Schools pass a $17.9M bond by developing budgets, creating marketing materials, and attending meetings to ultimately increase community awareness on the necessary improvements. Last month, with over 80 in attendance and a big "Thank You Voters" sign in the background, we broke ground on the project. We're excited to be working together toward the next milestone! #tobuildthebest #buildHCI #hausmannconstruction #nebraska Carlson West Povondra Architects

Congratulations to the Joslyn Art Museum Project team for winning the 2024 Laurels Award from Omaha by Design. This award recognizes an individual or organization for contributions to further urban design and policy in the Omaha area. We recently completed the 42,000-square-foot Rhonda & Howard Hawks Pavilion, the newest addition to the Joslyn Art Museum. Five thousand years of art are now on view across three buildings, including 100 works new to the collection and four temporary exhibitions. Renovations also include new and updated studios for art classes, a completely refurbished lecture hall and café, and reimagined gardens and grounds. Kiewit Project Executive Anayeli Martinez Real was also a finalist for the Young Urbanist Award, which recognizes individuals under 45 for their commitment to making Omaha a better place.