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Bird Watching Spot in Asuncion, Paraguay by Pedro Barrail + Marcelo Barrail + Lourdes Mendez (designed with SketchUp Pro)

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

Article source: Pedro Barrail

This project is a bird watching spot. Fundacion milenio and hsbc bank financed it. This place is very important, because asuncion has always been looking away from the river, and with these types of proyects they are finally looking towards the river. This area is a bay, and is very important for bird migration, because hundreds of bird species rest in this area in order to continue their journey, so not only do you see native birds, but also exotic ones. Asuncion has almost lost it’s integration to nature, however, projects like these are trying to strengthen that bond.

Image Courtesy Alejandro Barrail

Architects: Pedro barrail + Marcelo barrail + Lourdes mendez
Project: Bird watching spot
Location: Asuncion, Paraguay
Client: Fundacion milenio & hsbc bank paraguay
Built area: 57 m2
Completion: April 2011
Collaborators: Engineer martin barrail
Photographs: Alejandro barrail
Materials: wood and steel. Graphite color paint
Software used: SketchUp Pro

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Tags: Asuncion, Paraguay
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San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Chula Vista, California by Line and Space (designed using SketchUp and Revit)

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Article source: Line and Space, LLC

As a “portal” to San Diego Bay’s ecologically unique Sweetwater Marsh, the new Administrative Headquarters for the US Fish and Wildlife Service provides a collaborative facility where in-house wildlife biologists and environmental education specialists perform work and analysis within the habitat. The light, open design offers a strong connection to the inspirational landscape while the multi-purpose Resource Room supports expanded environmental education programs. Integral interpretation enhances the visitor experience to increase usage and appreciation of the Refuge’s trails.

Overall View (Images Courtesy Mike Torrey)

Architect: Line and Space, LLC
Name of Project: San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Location: Chula Vista, California
Year Completed: 2010
Client: US Fish and Wildlife Service
Lead Architectural Designer and Project Manager: Henry Tom, AIA, NCARB
Software used: Google SketchUp and Autodesk Revit

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Tags: California, Chula Vista
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The Hawai’i Wildlife Center in Halaula by Ruhl Walker Architects

Saturday, August 27th, 2011

Article source: Ruhl Walker Architects

Anticipated completion, November 2011

The Hawai’i Wildlife Center is a non-profit conservation organization which will operate Hawai’i's first wildlife recovery center when this building is completed in late 2011. Located in Halaula, North Kohala, on the Big Island of Hawai’i, the HWC is dedicated to the conservation and recovery of Hawai’i's vulnerable, too often endangered native wildlife through hands-on treatment, research, training, science education, and cultural programs. The new complex will consist of three integrated and sustainably designed components: a wildlife care and response facility, an interpretive and outreach lanai and native species garden, and an open-air education pavilion.

Front facade (Images Courtesy William Ruhl)

Architect: William T. Ruhl, AIA – Ruhl Walker Architects
Name of Project: The Hawai’i Wildlife Center
Location: Halaula, Hawai’i
Client: Linda Elliott – Hawai’i Wildlife Center
Landscape Architect: Jason Umemoto, ASLA, Nancy Cassandro, ASLA, Umemoto Cassandro Design Corporation
Photo Credits: William Ruhl
Software used: AutoCAD, plus 3DViz for rendering (modeling was also done in AutoCAD)