Beauty abounds if you look for it
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here is nothing more beautiful than what occurs in nature. From the aweinspiring heights and depths of mountains and canyons to the simple beauty of dense forests and flowing prairies that stretch as far as the eye can see. Even our sky, especially here in Arizona, bursts with color and light at different times of the day and night. We are lucky to live in a part of the world that shows us such a variety of beauty in nature. While nature remains unrivaled, there is also a great amount of beauty in man-made environments, and in this issue of AZRE Magazine, we put on display just a small taste of what man can do. Some of the most creative and attractive buildings and interiors are honored each year by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Inside this edition are photos and information about the winners of the 2019 Arizona Design Awards. These awards showcase the best people and designs from the past year. We also take a look at something very simple, but still beautiful in its own way, being done by Valley companies to provide much-needed living quarters for healthcare workers in Africa; we examine the progress being made on the Sky Train at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport; how healthcare services are changing and companies are using smaller facilities to serve patients in a more affordable and less stressful way; and we look at all of the wonderful results that the Arizona Association of Economic Developers have achieved in the past year. And while you may not see parking structures as things of beauty, the newest projects being worked on in the Phoenix market are trying to change your mind. While the standard parking garage has its place in some developments, the modern parking structures being built in urban core developments bring color, texture and aesthetic appeal to the market. It’s amazing how beautiful concrete, steel and wood can be when in the right hands.
Steve Burks Associate editor, AZRE steve.burks@azbigmedia.com
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