Summary: AIA Kentucky is proud to recognize four diverse building projects for excellence in architectural design. A juror from Kansas City, Mo., selected one project to receive an Honor Award and three to receive Citations. The projects’ architects and owners received their awards at an October 13 ceremony during AIA Kentucky’s annual convention in Columbus, Ind.

Honor Award for Excellence in Architectural Design

Project: Gheens Barn and Peyton Samuel Head Trust Pavilion
Location: Crestwood, Ky.
Architect: De Leon & Primmer Architecture Workshop
Owner: Yew Dell Gardens/Paul Cappiello
Jury Comments: “This project is to be commended for its sensitive response to the natural terrain, respect for a historic structure, and appropriately simple design of the new pavilion. Demonstrating an intelligent use of materials and application of sustainable principles, this project is nicely detailed and appealing. A small project executed very well on a modest budget.”

Citations for Excellence in Architectural Design

Project: Imaage—Dr. Tom Haas Medical Office Building
Location: Louisville
Architect: JRA Architects
Owner: Lynne Property Investments Inc.
Jury Comments: “This project demonstrates excellent design follow-through from exterior to interior, with consistent themes throughout the building. The architect’s design successfully answers the client’s desire for an image statement and goes beyond to produce an artful expression of plastic surgery. Use of materials and attention to detailing is impressive.”

Project: Preston Pointe
Location: Louisville
Architect: Potter & Associates Architects
Owner: PM Partners LLC
Jury Comments: “As infill construction, this building’s bold, iconic design creates a landmark statement, and as a consequence, brings new vitality and interest to an older urban neighborhood. It fearlessly responds to difficult site constraints and mixed-use conditions. This project generated lively discussion among the jurors, who agree that it will stimulate needed dialogue about contextual design.”

Citation for Excellence in Interior Renovation

Project: Chapel Renovation, Monastery of the Immaculate Conception Location: Ferdinand, Ind.
Architect: Cox Allen and Associates Architects
Owner: Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery of the Immaculate Conception
Jury Comments: “The magnificence of the original architecture has been enhanced by this interior renovation. This project exemplifies a subtle intervention with a reserved hand in which each change made a notable improvement. The enhanced lighting emphasizes the true beauty of the original interior. New architectural elements contribute to the sacredness of the space and the experience of worshipers.”