Burns Wald-Hopkins Architects

Profile of Burns Wald-Hopkins Architects

Business Name

Burns Wald-Hopkins Architects

Location

United States

Services

Architecture

Website

http://www.burnswald.com

[L-R] Dave Burns, David Wald-Hopkins and Robin Shambach.

Principal(s)

Dave Burns

• Bachelor of Architecture, Montana State University, 1970

David Wald-Hopkins

• Bachelor of Architecture with Highest Distinction, The University of Arizona, 1977
• Master of Arts/Agriculture, The University of Cambridge, 1967

Robin Shambach

• Bachelor of Architecture, The University of Arizona, 1985

Philosophy

Our firm focuses on the people who use and enjoy our buildings. Each work of architecture, each place, is a unique expression of the people and the site. We feel you can see this in the details. You can sense our conviction. With our clients complete involvement we create architecture for communities. Places where people work, learn, play.

Background

• Founded: 1992
• Offices: 1
• Design team: 12

Key projects

• Applied Research & Development Facility; Research Facility; Northern Arizona University; Flagstaff, Arizona 2007; LEED Platinum Certified
• Davidson Elementary School; Tucson, Arizona; 2006; LEED Certified
• Desert Vista Plaza Building Expansion; Pima Community College; Tucson, Arizona; 2000; LEED Certified
• Desert Vista Sports Complex; Pima Community College, Tucson, Arizona; 2004; LEED Silver Certified
• Edith Ball Aquatic Center; Adaptive Recreation Center; Tucson, Arizona; 2004
• Oro Valley Public Library, Oro Valley, Arizona; 2002
• Tucson Heritage Park; Cultural Plaza; Tucson, Arizona 2008
• Naranja Town Site; Programming & Concept Design; Oro Valley, Arizona; 2006
• Learning Services Building; The University of Arizona; Tucson, Arizona; 2002
• Green Valley Performing Arts & Adult Learning Center w / Antoine Predock Architect; Green Valley, AZ; 2003

Key awards

• Cornerstone Foundation; Architect of the Year Award; Burns Wald-Hopkins Architects; Tucson, Arizona; 2007
• Arizona Architects Medal, Dave Burns Recipient; 2006
• American Concrete Institute (ACI), Sustainable Concrete Construction Award; Applied Research & Development Facility; Flagstaff, AZ; 2007
• American Concrete Institute (ACI), Award of Architectural Merit; Applied Research & Development Facility; Flagstaff, AZ; 2007
• Sonoran Institute Building from the Best; Tucson Green Building Award; Tucson, Arizona; 2006
• Arizona State Excellence in Masonry Merit Award; Green Valley Performing Arts & Adult Learning Center w / Antoine Predock Architect; Green Valley, Arizona; 2006
• Southern Arizona Metropolitan Commission Energy Award, First Place, Sierra Vista Public Library; Sierra Vista, Arizona; 2000
• Arizona-Heritage Preservation Honor Award; 261 N. Court Avenue, Office of Burns Wald-Hopkins Architects, Tucson, AZ; 2001
• Historical Commission Letter of Recognition; Tucson-Pima Historical Commission; Royal Johnson House; Tucson, AZ; 2004
• Governor's Award of Energy Efficiency Award of Excellence; Desert Vista Campus Fitness Facility; Tucson, AZ; 2004