ARCHITECTURE ENVIRONMENTS URBAN DESIGN

[PERA]

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PERA uses a modern interpretation of historical and cultural influences, local geographic features, vegetation, and indigenous building techniques as its inspiration for design.

In plan, the 33,000sf office space grows from a central courtyard; much like the native yucca plant growing from its core.

In form, the building was envisioned to echo the timeless presence of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains surrounding Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The solid building foundations of the Pueblos inspired the twenty-four inch thick rammed earth walls, which wrap the exterior of the building giving off a sense of permanence, stability, and protection.

Public Employees Retirement Association [PERA] Santa Fe, New Mexico

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