University of Washington Radford Court, Seattle , by Mithun Architects + Designers + Planners.
This project “demonstrates how an architect can lead a client in wise investment to protect the fabric of a community,” the jury said. “Using some existing infrastructure to achieve economies, the design manages to avoid the deadening logic of new urbanism with site-specific planning. A few imperfections—built-ins—take away only a little from the overall achievement.”

Grays Harbor County Courthouse Restoration, Montesano, by Leavengood Architects.
The design pays “thoughtful attention to a highly regarded piece of Washington architectural fabric,” according to the jury. “We commend the commitment of both client and architect to preserving this structure, much damaged in the Nisqually Quake. It’s a thoughtful renovation, with important client commitment—and a special engineering achievement.”

Bank of American Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion Renovation, University of Washington, by LMN Architects.
The jury called this project “a dramatic but deferential insertion [that] saves a revered sports artifact, retaining its heritage while removing four obstructive columns. Here too we note the achievement made possible by close collaboration of architect and engineer.”

Judson College Academic Center: School of Art and Architecture and Campus Library, Elgin, Ill., by Anderson Anderson Architecture in collaboration with Zago Architecture, Detroit.
“We note here the opportunity taken to complement the traditional language of the campus, taking a risk to bring forward a sensitive but unsentimental addition,” the jury commented. “Kudos for avoiding the false historicism that can plague similar projects.”

Resource Guide for Sustainable Development in an Urban Environment, by Mithun Architects + Designers + Planners.
The guide is a “valuable tool to public and private developers, to help move forward the community’s commitment to sustainability,” the jury proclaimed.

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