Components—Projects
of NoteAIA Chicago Presents Design Excellence Award Winners
Nineteen
Chicago-area firms were honored by their local component for design excellence.
According to AIA Chicago, winning projects in three continents spanned
a "range of style, scale, and budget."
The projects from the 2001 awards program will be
on public display at the Chicago Architectural Foundation through December
3 and may be seen at a virtual exhibit on the
AIA Chicago Web site.
Arizona Firms Have Their Day in the Sun
AIA Arizona conferred honor, merit, and citation awards on several member projects. The recipients are:
Honor Awards
• Van Dijk Pace Westlake Architects, in association with Douglas
Architecture and Planning, for the Arizona State University Alumni Center,
Tempe, Ariz.
• Rick Joy Architect, Ltd., for the Rubio Avenue Studio, Tucson
• Rick Joy Architect, Ltd., for the Tyler Residence, Tubac, Ariz.
Merit
Award
• Richard & Bauer Architecture LLC, for the Higher Education
Physical Science Building, Glendale Community College, Glendale, Ariz.
• Richard & Bauer Architecture LLC, for the Span House, Phoenix
(unbuilt)
Citation Award
• SmithGroup, Phoenix, for the Arizona Western College Career Center,
Yuma Ariz.
• Jones Studio, Inc., Phoenix, for the South Mountain Community College
Performing Arts Center & Multipurpose Classrooms, Phoenix (unbuilt)
• Line and Space LLC, Tucson, for the The Integrated Shade Seat,
Tucson (unbuilt)
Chapter Honors Kentucky Architects, Projects
The
Kentucky Society of Architects recognized five individuals for their outstanding
service to the chapter and to the profession in the Bluegrass State during
the component's annual convention earlier this month.
Lawrence P. Melillo, FAIA, was presented with the C. Julian Oberwarth Award, which recognizes his longstanding commitment to the betterment of the profession and the well-being of architects in Kentucky.
The Citizens Laureate Award was presented to Joseph J. McGowan, PhD, president of Louisville's Bellarmine University, for his leadership, service, and dedication to better living environments and the values of quality architecture.
The
Distinguished Service Award went to Dale R. Curth, AIA, Arrasmith, Judd,
Rapp, Inc, Louisville. Honorary membership was bestowed on Peter Morrin,
director of the Speed Art Museum in Louisville. The Allied Professional
Award went to Jack C. Rhody, retired director of the Division of Building
Codes Enforcement, Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction,
Frankfort.
The society also honored four projects for design excellence and presented awards to three Louisville architecture firms. Ted Flato, FAIA, principal of Lake/Flato Architects Inc., San Antonio, chaired the jury. The other two jury members were two of his associates, Craig S. McMahon, AIA, and Robert Harris, AIA.
Honor Award
• Bcatalyst restoration, Louisville, by Bravura Corporation
Merit Awards
• YMCA Parking Garage, Metropolitan Offices and Wellness Center Addition,
Louisville, by the Presnell Group, with program manager META Associates
• Chelsea Green Condominium, Louisville, by Bravura Corporation
Citation
Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium, Louisville, by Louis and Henry
Group.
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Chicago's Fisher building, by coordinating architect Pappageorge/Haymes
Ltd., lobby architect Eifler & Associates, and facade restoration
architect Desman Associates received a Special Recognition Award
from AIA Chicago. AIA Arizona presented Rick Joy Architect, Ltd., Tucson, with an
Honor Award for the Tyler Residence. According to the architect,
the house enjoys 360-degree vistas, while "lying low and providing
relief from the elements." The YMCA Garage, Metropolitan Offices and Wellness Center Addition
by Presnell Group, Louisville, earned a Merit Award from AIA Kentucky. The excitement of exploration, astronomy, and space is highlighted
by the design of the Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium,
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