AIA Kentucky recognized a diverse group of architecture projects for Excellence in Design on September 16 in Indianapolis. The chapter presented two Honor Awards and three Merit Awards at ceremonies during AIA Kentucky’s annual convention, held in conjunction with architects in Indiana and Ohio. Additionally, the chapter presented seven awards to individuals to recognize outstanding service to AIA Kentucky and the profession of architecture within the state.

Honor Awards

Bernheim Forest Visitors Center, Clermont, Ky., by William McDonough + Partners, Charlottesville, Va., with architect of record Barnette Bagley Architects PSC, Lexington, Ky., for Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
“This project of understated elegance and admirable restraint continues to unfold and reveal itself at each glance,” the jury remarked. “Its openness, warmth, sensitivity to nature, and simple details all are seamlessly integrated into a project that ‘just feels right.’ It is a very successful response to an admirable mission.”
Photo © John Nation, Louisville magazine.

Lincoln Hall Renovation, Berea College, Berea, Ky., by EOP Architects, Lexington, for Berea College
“First of all, the client is to be commended for their vision in recognizing the opportunity that presented itself in the catastrophe that opened up the interior of this historic building. The architect showed considerable talent and admirable restraint in integrating the new with the old,” the jury noted. “This is clearly a project that balances project needs, history, and the environment, and blends them into a very successful whole. It shows extended use at its very best.”
Photo © Tim Arvin.

Merit Awards

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Building, Frankfort, Ky., by
EOP Architects, Lexington, with project administrator Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, for the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
The jury called this project “a rich tapestry of façades that brings life to the city, while reducing the mass of a very large building. It’s a very successful integration of a parking structure into the overall design.” They commented further that “The organizational ‘internal highway’ is an effective and appropriate organizing element that provides structured referential views back to the city, while the north serpentine façade with views of the neighboring hillside is an effective and welcome contrasting element. It’s a very nice public project!”
Photo © Brad Feinkopf.

Assumption High School Performing & Fine Arts Center, Louisville, by Michael Koch and Associates Architects, Louisville, for Assumption High School
“This project demonstrates skillful insertion of a performing arts program into\ an old gymnasium while providing unexpected forms and spatial experiences,” the jury said. “It offers a playful integration of circulation, art gallery, and support functions that maximizes use of every square foot within a very restrictive budget.”
Photo © David Modica.

Polmanteer Residence, Richmond, Ky., by Guyon Architects Incorporated, Lexington, for Jim and Kathryn Polmanteer
“The house is very comfortable in its setting and its harkening back to folklore house forms is very effective,” the jury enthused. “The saddlebag organizational plan along a linear axis effectively spreads the house into a series of indoor/outdoor spaces that are integrated into a cluster reminiscent of farm compounds.”
Photo courtesy of the architect.

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