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“Our practice is grounded in the belief that ideas embodied in a design should be progressive and of our time and place, that site and context must play an integral role in the building development and that the smallest detail of any building can be just as important to the design as larger and more apparent design language.”

Windom Kimsey, FAIAPresident & CEO

SUPER HIGH-RISE1. SHENZHEN BAY TECHNOLOGY HIGH-RISE TOWERS2. CHINA CONSTRUCTION STEEL STRUCTURE HEADQUARTER OFFICE3. TAICHUNG TOWER

1. MCCARRAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SATELLITE D-GATES2. OTAY MESA LAND PORT OF ENTRY3. LIANTANG BORDER CROSSING

1. KUNMING CXTX AUTO CITY, PHASE II 2. TSK DESIGN STUDIO 3. YICHANG NEW DISTRICT CULTURAL CENTER 4. KUNMING CXTX AUTO CITY, PHASE III5. SPRINGS PRESERVE VISITOR CENTER6. CLARK COUNTY REGIONAL JUSTICE CENTER7. NEW LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER

CIVIC & COMMERCIALTRANSPORTATION

1. SHENZHEN BAY TECHNOLOGY PARK MASTERPLAN2. YICHANG NEW DISTRICT MASTERPLAN

1. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN & GREEN BUILDINGS INDEX

1. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS STUDENT CENTER2. SILVERLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL3. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES STUDENT CENTER4. VOLCANO VISTA HIGH SCHOOL5. ARBOR VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

EDUCATION Green BuildingsMASTER PLANNING

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Originally founded in 1960 by George Tate, Tate Snyder Kimsey celebrated its 50th year of business in 2010. The firm has evolved and grown from its modest beginnings in Las Vegas, first with George Tate and then with his partner Bill Snyder joining him in 1979. The firm became known for its experience in public and civic projects with a regional design sensitivity that led them to become one of the leading architecture firms in The Southwest United States.

Windom Kimsey joined the firm in 1991 and brought a broader interest in design and sustainability to the practice. He is currently the third generation leader of the firm. He has guided the business to expand to three offices in the western United States with the integration of Los Angeles based Caldwell Architects in 2009. Under his leadership, the firm has expanded its presence with an office opened in Shanghai, China.

TSK iS A FAMILYwith over a half- century of experience.

George tate, aia WILLIAM SNYDER, faia WINDOM KIMSEY, faia

LEADERSHIP HISTORY

The founder of Tate Snyder Kimsey Architects, George Tate practiced architecture in Southern Nevada for more than 40 years. His professional experience encompasses a broad range of project types and sizes, including many of the educational, religious and health care facilities that continue to play significant roles in our community. Our firm’s business ethics and approach to teaming with our customers are firmly founded in the corporate culture created by George Tate.

Bill took the leadership from George Tate. The diversity of Bill’s professional experience has helped to shape one of the leading design firms in the Southwest. Under his direction and leadership, Tate Snyder Kimsey has been honored with more than 40 design awards and numerous international publications, and has consistently been recognized among the top 50 architectural firms in the United States by “Architect” magazine.

Windom Kimsey is the President and CEO of Tate Snyder Kimsey and he oversees the planning, development, and design of all the firm’s projects. Over the past 20 years Windom has worked to enhance the quality of the firm’s portfolio with projects that provide clients with exceptional design solutions. He has built a reputation for compelling, sensitive design, and has guided the firm to many prestigious honors including over 90 design awards at the state, regional and national levels over the past decade.

Pat has strong project commitments that rely on keen organization, understanding of code compliance, construction technologies and the commitment to a balanced process of architecture. Pat is the Executive in Charge of the Reno office of Tate Snyder Kimsey and takes pride in offering exemplary client service.

Shelly Lyons is a Principal and TSK’s Chief Financial Officer. With over 30 years of experience in accounting, asset management and business finance, Shelly is in charge of the firm’s day-to-day operations as well as the strategic financial planning for long-term growth.

Mike is a licensed architect and LEED Accredited Professional with expertise in the design, coordination and project management of sustainable buildings. Mike strives to understand the synergies between the building, the systems and the place unique to each building type and client.

SHELLY LYONS

PATrick PUSICH, AIA

MICHAEL PURTILL, AIA

PRINCIPALS

SUPER HIGH-RISE

SUPER HIGH-RISETHE SUPER HIGH-RISE IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT RESONATES WITH OUR DESIRE TO TOUCH THE SKY.

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SHENZHEN BAY TECHnology PARK, twin towersStanding approximately 250 meters tall, the two towers are connected by a large podium base, which allows the profile of the towers to read as a continuous ribbon connecting the horizontal with the vertical. The 303,900 square meter program includes retail, office space, and a 5 star hotel. Symbolic of this progress, the formal language of the towers evoke a sense of movement and rhythm. The pair of “dancing” towers reflects the spirit of progression towards a promising city of the future.

Type: Hotel, OfficeLocation: Shenzhen, ChinaYear of Design | Completion: 2011 | Under ConstructionSize: 303,900 square meters

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From the pedestrian access at the North-West corner of the site, public traffic is brought up to the 9.3m level to an open courtyard surrounded by shops and restaurants allowing for an ideal location for social interaction.


cHINA CONSTRUCTION STEEL structure

HEADQUARTER officeThe form of this building is simple and delicate. In this project, we avoid

attracting attention by being eccentric. Respect to the city and context that represents the client’s values is our prime priority. The sustainable strategy is combined into façade design. From the building simulation

analysis, we integrate horizontal shades in the south façade and vertical shades in the east and west façade. This building is expected to achieve

LEED Gold Certification, Platinum as a target within reach.

Type: OfficeLocation: Shenzhen, China

Year of Design: 2013Size: 49,800 square meters


TAICHUNG TOWERRising from the earth at the Taichung Gateway Park, the Taiwan Tower soars above the peak of Dadu Mountain, a shining beacon of progress that is visible from the land, sea and air. This “lighthouse” will shimmer during the day as the reflective skins of the legs reflect the changing mood of the sky as the tower twists heavenward. At night, the lighthouse is at its most dramatic as the fractal materiality becomes an animated dance of light dissolving the structure into the heavens.

Type: Mega ComplexLocation: Taichung, TaiwanYear of Design: 2010


TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

WE LIVE IN AN ERA WHEN SOCIETY IS MORE MOBILE THAN EVER. WE NEED ARCHITECTURE THAT CELEBRATES OUR JOURNEY.

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McCARRAN INTER-NATIOnaL AIRPORT satellite d-gatesThis project is an effort to reinstate the passion of passenger travel originally associated with the civic-scaled railroad terminals of the early twentieth century. Major projects such as Grand Central, Penn and Union Stations celebrated the arrival and departure of the rail traveler and at the same time represented a gateway to the metropolis. The Satellite D- Gates aspire to that earlier ethos, moving passengers through civic-scaled spaces in a structure that overtly expresses its function as a destination airport terminal.

Type: TransportationLocation: Las Vegas, NevadaYear of Design | Completion: 2000-2008 | 2008Size: 102,200 square meters

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OTAY MESA LAND PORT OF ENTRYThe principle function of the Otay Mesa Land Port of Entry is to facilitate the movement of people and goods between the United States of America and the Republic of Mexico. The Otay Mesa Land Port of Entry Modernization presents a Grand Façade that signifies a visual threshold for entry into the United States.

Type: TransportationLocation: Otay Mesa, CaliforniaYear of Design: 2009-2010Size: 9,300 square meters


We utilize both active and passive sustainable strategies to not only qualify the design for LEED Platinum Certification, but also to enhance the strict safety requirements. All materials and equipment are selected based on the principle of easy maintenance and long-lasting durability.


liantang crossingThe border crossing building is the largest and most important building in this project. The light and fluid form is articulated with the use of vertical fins. The fin system, generated through a number of solar access studies, provides shading to reduce heat gain as well as a dynamic interplay of light and shadow as the sun moves throughout the sky.

Type: TransportationLocation: Shenzhen, ChinaYear of Design: 2012Size: 123,000 square meters


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As the building’s massing is organic, its surface direction is not constant, thus impacting the solar gains upon the surface. In order to reduce this solar impact, we designed the density and direction of the exterior fin based upon the changing surface geometry.


CIVIC & COMMERCIAL

CIVIC & COMMERCIAL

THE GREATEST FUNCTION FOR A CIVIC BUILDING IS TO SHAPE THE CHARACTER OF THE CITIES WE LIVE IN.

kunming cxtx auto city, phase iiThe design is based on the characteristics of a hillside village. Winding roads with shops on both sides remind people of charming Italian mountain villages. Winding roads are not only pleasant to walk but also interesting to drive. The road is designed to fit the human scale. The bridge that connects both sides on the upper floor activates the space, thus becoming a focal point and a viewing platform.

Type: Commercial ComplexLocation: Kunming, China,Year of Design: Under DevelopmentSize: 350,000 square meters

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tsk DESIGN STUDIOThe first LEED Certified building in the state of Nevada, the corporate offices of Tate Snyder Kimsey Architects was first completed in 1994 and expanded in 1997. The development of the Design Studio coincided with the maturation of the firm’s ideas about desert design and serves as a tangible example of the firm’s design philosophy exploring materials and the craft of building.

Type: OfficeLocation: Henderson, NevadaYear of Design | Completion: 1993 | 1997Size: 1,100 square meters


yichang new district cultural center

The form of the three cultural buildings - Museum, City Planning Exhibition Building and Art Museum - are located at the heart of the site and interact with each other.

The design is inspired by the canyon space of three gorges in China. The three buildings lean toward each other and the space in-between represents the narrow canyon space. After passing this area, the space opens up and the administration

building sits at the end of the axis.

Type: Museum | Exhibition | AdministrationLocation: Yichang, China

Year of Design: 2013Size: 234,000 square meters


kunming cxtx auto city, phase iii

The project has a gross building area of 1 million square meters, including new car exhibition, 4-star retail stores, maintenance, DMV, auto-parts, car

modification, auto theme hotel and potential F-3 car racing track. The stepped rising form is inspired by local topographic featured terraces.

Type: Commercial ComplexLocation: Kunming, China

Year of Design: 2012Size: 1,000,000 square meters


sPRINGs PRESERVE VISITOR CENTERThe Las Vegas Springs Preserve is a 73 hectare cultural attraction developed to commemorate Las Vegas’ dynamic heritage and to provide a vision for a sustainable future. The primary challenge was to convey the cultural heritage of the site by means of exhibits and interpretive media. The Springs Preserve is an interactive environment that highlights the heritage of the springs – a source of water for Native Americans living here thousands of years ago.

Type: Cultural Location: Las Vegas, NevadaYear of Design | Completion: 2005 | 2007Size: 77,000 square meters


The primary challenge was to convey the cultural story of the site by means of exhibits and interpretive features. This was

accomplished by melding buildings and site into a singular expression.


CLARK COUNTY regional JUSTICE

CENTERThe $185 million Justice Center echoes the traditional

courthouse by providing an elevated glazed entrance plaza, or civic square, that projects a strong identity to the street. A

three-story glass atrium draws daylight deep into the heart of the building, a canyon-like area with native sandstone walls

inscribed with quotes reflecting the universal concept of justice from various peoples and times.

Type: JusticeLocation: Las Vegas, Nevada

Year of Design | Completion: 1995-2000 | 2005Size: 66,800 square meters


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master PLANNING

IT IS ATTENTION TO THE SPACES BETWEEN BUILDINGS THAT MAKE GREAT CITIES. WHEN WE LIVE IN CITIES, WE LIVE IN THE IN-BETWEEN SPACE.

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shenzhen bay technology park masterplan

The rainforest’s multi-layer environment, ranging from the root layer to the emergent layer, is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species. Each of the rainforest’s levels satisfy different species’ living

requirement and supports the continuous operation of its ecological system. We have taken our design inspiration from the rainforest as nature’s prototype for sustainable high density. Our concept of the

“Urban Rainforest” is also stratified to create an inviting, 24-hour community, that appeals to diverse user groups and functions.

Type: Mega Urban ComplexLocation: Shenzhen, China

Year of Design | Completion: 2011 | Under ConstructionSize: 202,400 square meters

The construction method in this project is modular based. We are inspired by the plant cell with its regular forms. By

learning from nature and biomimicry, the manufactured buildings could be rapidly constructed and the floors could

be easily added or removed.


Yichang new district masterplan

The Tower in the Bolihe Park is the highest point of the whole site and the central-axis originates here. The bridge which represents traditional Chinese villages brings the axis into the heart of the site where 3 cultural buildings interact and form various

spaces. The axis finally arrives at the lake and the administration building upon where the enclosed pathway ends, revealing a new sense of space, contrasting the

narrow spaces between the 3 cultural buildings. The administration building anchors the axis and corresponds with the tower at the other side of the site.

Type: Civic CenterLocation: Yichang, China

Year of Design: 2013Size: 143.3 hectare


EDUCATION

EDUCATIONSCHOOLS SHAPE THE FUTURE SUCCESSES OF OUR CHILDREN, THUS THE FUTURE SUCCESS OF OUR SOCIETIES.

TSK | Education

University of Nevada Las Vegas

STUDENT centerThe new Student Union is a focal point for the campus community and an interactive connection to the public in Las Vegas. The building creates an

environment where UNLV students can gather informally outside of the classroom, campus organizations can meet, events can be staged and

the public can visit.

Type: EducationLocation: Las Vegas, Nevada

Year of Design | Completion: 2006 | 2008Size: 12,500 square meters

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silverland middle schoolThe design of the intermediate school is based upon grade-level wings which promote the notion of “student neighborhoods” and advance the practice of team teaching. The layout of the building circulation provides a functional connection for each wing to other destinations along the core of the school—such as the computer labs, library, gymnasium and performing/visual arts. The central courtyard provides an essential age-appropriate space for student interaction, as it serves the needs of a flexible population and offers opportunities for community use during after-hours engagements.

Type: EducationLocation: Fernley, Nevada Year of Design | Completion: 2008 | 2010 Size: 8,800 square meters

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The evolution of teaching methods and technology bring new challenges to educational architecture in the new era. Carefully designed elements such as

natural ventilation, acoustic and daylighting promote learning activities.

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California State University Los Angeles

student CENTERLocated at the heart of the CSULA college campus, this project has helped to refocus an academic environment that includes many architectural styles. The Golden Eagle

serves as a gathering place for students and faculty. Its vibrant colors bring visual excitement to the campus, and its innovative form acts as a campus icon.

Type: EducationLocation: Los Angeles, California

Year of Design | Completion: 1998-2001 | 2003Size: 12,100 square meters

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The massing is divided into 2 smaller parts, which in-between forms a shaded space. This shaded space encourages various outdoor activities, diminishes the large building massing and promotes natural ventilation.

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VOLCANO VISTA HIGH SCHOOLA comprehensive multi-building high school campus that represents the desire to improve student learning through architecture. Vibrant, daylit spaces are designed to enhance creativity and cultivate a love of learning.

Type: EducationLocation: Albuquerque, New MexicoYear of Design | Completion: 2006 | 2010Size: 45,200 square meters

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arbor view HIGH SCHOOLThe 2700-student school is organized around a two-story interior mall, which admits daylight to the internal classrooms and also provides for secured student circulation. The design of the new prototype breaks down the perceived scale of the large comprehensive high school by creating four separate learning communities within the building. Each independent house serves as a “school within a school” with its own administration, student services, and mix of classroom types. Students in all four houses share occupational, science, art, and technology classrooms, as well as a gymnasium, a cafeteria and a theater.

Type: EducationLocation: Las Vegas, NevadaYear of Design | Completion: 1999-2002 | 2005Size: 30,700 square meters

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green Buildings

green BuildingsWE DESIGN OUR BUILDINGS NOT ONLY FOR TODAY, BUT ALSO TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OF OUR SOCIETIES.

TSK | Green Buildings

sustainable design & green buildings index

Bureau of Reclamation Green Office Building [Net Zero]Las Vegas Springs Preserve Visitor Center Bureau of Reclamation Date Street Campus [Registered]

LEED Platinum

LEED Gold

LEED Silver

LEED Certified

Other Green Buildings

Henderson North Community Police Station Patagonia West Coast Distribution Center Pier G Administration Building Pier G Operations Building Pier G Drivers Services Building Pier G Maintenance and Repair Building Pier G West Arrival Building Helen Keller Park Community Building [Registered]

Tricom Office Building – LEED Silver CertifiedRegional Animal Campus – LEED Silver Certified North Butte County Courthouse [Registered]

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Otay Mesa Land Port of Entry [Net Zero]John F. Miller SchoolSilverland Middle SchoolClark County Prototype High SchoolsShenzhen B-Tec Towers

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