2021 NMASLA Design Awards Recipients
Student Category
Hidden Topography: Representations of Water Movement in Albuquerque, NM, by John Robert Owen
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Faculty Advisors: Susan Frye, Katya Crawford, Christopher Wilson, Kathleen Kambic
Guiding Flames, by Teara Herrera
Location: Corona, CA
Faculty Advisors: Anthony Fettes, Kathleen Kambic, Susan Frye
Chaco Canyon Gallo Campground, by Lia Griesser, Hollis Moore, and Emily Ontiveros
Location: Chaco Canyon National Historic Park, NM
Faculty Advisor: Anthony Fettes
El Camino Real Academy Outdoor Classrooms, by Lia Griesser, Hollis Moore, and Marisa Trujillo
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Faculty Advisors: Anthony Fettes
Communication Category
505Outside.com, by Jill G. Brown, ASLA
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Client: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority
Consultants: Sara Zahm, ASLA (Landscape Architect, Brand Consultant), Alexa Verardo (Graphic Designer, Brand Consultant), Kelly Koepke (Editor, Content Creator)
NMDOT NPDES Manual Update, by Dekker/Perich/Sabatini
Location: New Mexico
Client: New Mexico Department of Transportation
Consultants: Bohannan Huston, Sites Southwest
Planning & Analysis Category
Sunnylands Landscape Master Plan, by MRWM Landscape Architects
Location: Rancho Mirage, CA
Client: The Annenburg Foundation at Sunnylands
Las Golondrinas Facilities Master Plan, by Surroundings
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Client: Las Golondrinas
Consultants: AOS Architects, Biohabitats, CW&H Graphics
Carlito Springs Open Space Cultural Landscape Report, by MRWM Landscape Architects
Location: Tijeras, NM
Client: Bernalillo County
Consultants: Cherry/See/Reames Architects, Bohannan Huston, Marron & Associates
Thornton Ranch Open Space Master Plan, by Design Office
Location: Galisteo, NM
Client: Santa Fe County
Consultants: AOS Architects, Santa Fe Conservation Trust, Ecotone
Los Alamos National Laboratories Low Impact Development Standards & Master Plan, by Surroundings
Location: Los Alamos, NM
Client: Los Alamos National Laboratories
Paso del Norte Trail Master Plan, by Sites Southwest
Location: El Paso, TX
Client: Paso del Norte Health Foundation
Consultants: Alta Planning
New Mexico Statewide Community Forest Analysis and Management Plan, by Groundwork Studio
Location: New Mexico, statewide
Client: New Mexico EMNR Department, NM State Forestry Urban & Community Forestry Program, US Forest Service
Consultants: Van Citters Historic Preservation, Joran Viers, Sound Tree
Design Exploratory Category
Murchison Rogers Park, by Surroundings
Location: El Paso, Texas
Client: Isha Rogers
Research Category
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Atlas Pilot Project, by Groundwork Studio
Location: Colfax, Sierra, San Juan, Lincoln, and McKinley Counties, New Mexico
Client: New Mexico MainStreet, New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division
Consultants: Dr. Joni Palmer
Design Constructed Category
Luz del Dia Residence, by Surroundings
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Client: Marsha Hunter and Brian Johnson
Consultants: Studio Beili, Design Enginuity, Annie O’Carroll Interiors
CNM Smith Brasher Hall, by MRWM Landscape Architects
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Client: Central New Mexico Community College
Consultants: Bohannan Huston, FBT Architects
Fourth Street Revitalization, by Sites Southwest
Location: Village of Los Ranchos, NM
Client: Village of Los Ranchos
Consultants: Jose Zelaya, Tierra West, Terry Brown
Sawmill Market, by Dekker/Perich/Sabatini
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Client: Heritage Hotels and Resorts
Consultants: Hartman + Majewski Design Group, Claudette Evangel, AEDesign
Columbus U.S. Land Port of Entry, by MRWM Landscape Architects
Location: Columbus, NM
Client: United States General Services Administration
Consultants: Richter Architects
New Mexico School for the Arts, by Surroundings
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Client: New Mexico School for the Arts
Consultants: Lake Flato, Studio Southwest Architects, Bohannan Huston
Petroglyph Estates Park, by MRWM Landscape Architects
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Client: City of Albuquerque
Consultants: Wilson & Company
Tramway and Indian School Landscape Improvements, by Consensus Planning
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Client: City of Albuquerque
Consultants: The Response Group
Albuquerque Civic Plaza Renovations, by Dekker/Perich/Sabatini
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Client: City of Albuquerque
Consultants: Bridgers & Paxton
Smith Plaza Renovation, by MRWM Landscape Architects
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Client: The University of New Mexico
Consultants: McClain + Yu Architecture & Design, Surfacedesign Inc, High Mesa Consulting Group, Bridgers & Paxton
Santa Fe Medical Center, by Dekker/Perich/Sabatini
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Client: Presbyterian Healthcare
Consultants: Bohannan Huston, Bridgers & Paxton, Irrigation Services
2016 NMASLA Design Awards Recipients
2016 Friend of NMASLA Award: Daniel Gardiner
2016 Outstanding Executive Committee Member Award: Jitka Dekojova, ASLA
2016 Outstanding Chapter Service: Amy Bell, ASLA
2016 Outstanding Professional Service Award: Gil Berry, FASLA
2016 Professional Distinction Award: Faith Okuma, ASLA
2016 Distinguished Community Leadership Member: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich
Award of Excellence:
Woven Plains Residence
Landscape Architect: Surroundings
Excellence in Sustainability:
Rainwater Harvesting Guide
Landscape Architect: Sara Zahm Landscape Architect
Honor Awards:
Planning & Analysis Category:
Alameda Drain and Trail Master Plan
Landscape Architect: Dekker/Perich/Sabatini
Design Exploratory Category:
Seaholm Intake Design Competition
Landscape Architect: Surroundings
Communication Category:
Old School Green Infrastructure from A to Z
Landscape Architect: Surroundings
Design Constructed Category:
Imperial Building
Landscape Architect: Dekker/Perich/Sabatini
Student Category:
Navajo Viewlines
Landscape Architecture Student: Jiangchen Zhu, University of New Mexico
Merit Awards:
Planning & Analysis Category:
50 Mile Loop Plan
Landscape Architect: MRWM Landscape Architects
Arrowhead Park Master Plan
Landscape Architect: Dekker/Perich/Sabatini
Southwest Park Master Plan
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Landscape Architect: Design Office
Fourth Street Revitalization
Landscape Architect: Sites Southwest
Design Exploratory Category:
Fort Bliss Historic Warehouse District
Landscape Architect: MRWM Landscape Architects w/ Sara Zahm Landscape Architect
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge Master Plan
Landscape Architect: Sites Southwest
Communication Category:
Soil and the City
Landscape Architect: Groundwork Studio
Design Constructed Category:
A Park Above
Landscape Architect: Consensus Planning
Bachechi Open Space Park
Landscape Architect: Sites Southwest
Centennial High School
Landscape Architect: Dekker/Perich/Sabatini
CNM 'A' Building Courtyard
Landscape Architect: MRWM Landscape Architects
CNM Wellness Path
Landscape Architect: Dekker/Perich/Sabatini
Cramer Residence
Landscape Architect: MRWM Landscape Architects
El Parque del Rio
Landscape Architect: Surroundings
Four Hills Village Park
Landscape Architect: MRWM Landscape Architects
Healing Gardens @ Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
Landscape Architect: Dekker/Perich/Sabatini
La Tierra Trails
Landscape Architect: Design Office
Martineztown Park Phases 2 & 3
Landscape Architect: MRWM Landscape Architects
Pecos River Ranch
Landscape Architect: MRWM Landscape Architects
Student Category:
(In)Filtration: Wastewater in The Landscape
Landscape Architecture Student: Kathleen Roltsch, University of New Mexico
Landscape as Infrastructure: Opportunities in the desert southwest
Landscape Architecture Student: Wendi Fox, University of New Mexico
Surroundings Studio accepts 2016 Award of Excellence for Woven Plains Residence
Download a copy of the 2016 Design Awards Book:
2015 INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
NMASLA is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2015 Individual Awards Program!
PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTION AWARD: Baker Morrow, FASLA
Recognizes an individual landscape architect that has provided exemplary example(s) of professional achievement for the advancement of the landscape architecture profession.
OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD: Chris Green, ASLA
Recognizes an individual landscape architect that has provided sustained, pro bono service to benefit the profession as a whole.
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER SERVICE AWARD: Rob Loftis, ASLA
Recognizes an individual landscape architect that has provided sustained, pro bono service to benefit NMASLA.
OUTSTANDING EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER: Will Moses, ASLA
Recognizes an individual currently serving on the NMASLA Ex-Com that has provided exemplary service to benefit NMASLA via the Ex-Com’s subcommittees.
DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD: Alf Simon, ASLA
Recognizes an individual that has provided sustained service to the community, demonstrating sound principles or values of landscape architecture, and contributes to the work currently shaping our environment.
FRIEND OF NMASLA: Julie Luna (Mid-Region Council of Governments
Recognizes an individual that has provided sustained service to the community, demonstrating sound principles or values of landscape architecture, and encourages the application of visionary and progressive solutions to the issues, problems, and opportunities challenging landscape architects.
In 2016, please nominate a deserving person and help us recognize their important contributions to our community and profession! Awards will be presented at the student professional mixer in the fall!
2014 Individual Awards
PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTION AWARD: Elizabeth Reardon, ASLA
OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD: Greg Miller, ASLA
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER SERVICE AWARD: Aaron Zahm, ASLA
OUTSTANDING EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER: Amy Bell, ASLA
DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD: Councilor Isaac Benton, AIA
FRIEND OF NMASLA: Andrew and Desiree, Trees of Corrales
2011 INDIVIDUAL AND DESIGN AWARDS
2011 Outstanding Service to Emerging Professionals: AMY BELL, ASLA
2011 Outstanding Professional Service: DENNIS WILKINSON, ASLA + GEORGE RADNOVICH, ASLA
2011 Outstanding Chapter Service: GREG MILLER, ASLA
2011 Distinguished Community Member: U.S. SENATOR TOM UDALL
2011 Design Awards:
Award of Excellence:
Santa Fe Railyard Park and Plaza
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Landscape Architect: Ken Smith Landscape Architect, New York, NY
Contractors: Star Construction and Heads Up Landscape Contractors
Honor Awards:
Amy Biehl Community School – Green Guide
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Landscape Architect: Design Office, Santa Fe
Salazar Green – Salazar Elementary School
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Landscape Architect: Design Office, Santa Fe
Contractor: Lone Mountain
Mesa del Sol Design Book
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Landscape Architect: Dekker/Perich/Sabatini, Albuquerque
Hyderabad New Community
Location: Hyderabad, India
Landscape Architect: Dekker/Perich/Sabatini, Albuquerque
21st Century Urban Park
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Landscape Architecture Student: Rachel Bakker, University of New Mexico
Merit Awards:
The Big I Landscape
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Landscape Architect: Morrow Reardon Wilkinson Miller, Albuquerque
Contractors: Mountain West Golfscapes and Lee Landscapes
La Tierra Trails, Trail Master Plan
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Landscape Architect: Design Office
Southwest Park Master Plan
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Landscape Architect: Design Office
ABQ Uptown
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Landscape Architect: Dekker/Perich/Sabatini, Albuquerque
Contractors: Bradbury Stamm and Accent Landscape Contractors
University of New Mexico Master Plan 2009 Update
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Landscape Architect: Dekker/Perich/Sabatini, Albuquerque
South Capitol Campus 2040 Master Plan
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Landscape Architect: Surroundings
Canyon Gardens: The Ancient Pueblo Landscapes of the American Southwest edited by Baker H. Morrow and V.B. Price.
Landscape Architect: Baker Morrow, Morrow Reardon Wilkinson Miller, Albuquerque
Bachechi Open Space Master Plan
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Landscape Architect: Sites Southwest, Albuquerque
Contractors: Sam Sterling Architects, Bohannon Huston Inc. and Walla Engineering
Central and I-25 Interchange
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Landscape Architect: Morrow Reardon Wilkinson Miller, Albuquerque
Contractor: Mountain West Golfscapes
New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Landscape Architect: Dekker/Perich/ Sabatini, Albuquerque
Contractors: Gerald Martin and Accent Landscape Contractors
Alamosa Skatepark
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Landscape Architect: Morrow Reardon Wilkinson Miller, Albuquerque
Contractors: Facility Build, KL House, California Skateparks, and Lee Landscapes
Albuquerque International Sunport Landscape Improvement
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Landscape Architect: Sites Southwest, Albuquerque
Contractor: Westwind Landscape Contractors
Emma B. Heske Community Garden
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Landscape Architect: Consensus Planning, Albuquerque
Contractor: The Greenhouse
Madrid Mining Landscape
Location: Madrid, NM
Landscape Architect: Dekker/Perich/Sabatini, Albuquerque
Smart City- Green Grids
Location: Philadelphia
Landscape Architect: LOLA
Canyon Rim Trail Park
Location: Los Alamos, NM
Landscape Architect: Los Alamos County Parks
Contractor: Kiewet New Mexico
The Harris Residence
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Landscape Architect: LOLA
Goldstein Residence
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Landscape Architect: Clemens & Associates
Contractor: Clemens & Associates
Baker Residence
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Landscape Architect: Clemens & Associates
Contractor: Clemens & Associates