For the architects of Johnson Walzer Associates in Flagstaff, the dark skies are a major consideration in every project they take on. Projects range from the Flagstaff Aquaplex to the Taylor House to the law enforcement complex on Sawmill Road and many facilities at Lowell Observatory, including the Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center, currently under construction. “We’ve been in business in Flagstaff since the mid-‘80s and have been working with the dark skies … [Read more...] about JWA Architects Protecting Star-Filled Skies for Decades
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Lowell Observatory Breaks Ground for World Destination
Lowell Observatory’s vision for its education program is bold and simple: to be the premier public astronomy destination in the world. The observatory took a critical step toward achieving that goal on Saturday, June 26, by breaking ground on a 40,000-square-foot, $37.5-million discovery center. The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center (ADC) will be six times the size of Lowell’s current visitor facility and will accommodate greatly increased annual attendance to … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Breaks Ground for World Destination
