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AIA Kentucky 2009 Award Winners

Awards for Excellence in Architectural Design

A diverse group of building projects have been recognized for Excellence in Architectural Design by the Kentucky Society of Architects (AIA Kentucky), a chapter of The American Institute of Architects. One (1) Honor Award, three (3) Merit Awards and one (1) Citation were presented to the architects and owners of the selected projects during ceremonies on Friday, October 2, 2009 during AIA Kentucky’s annual convention in Covington. The winners are:

HONOR AWARD

Mason Lane Farm Operations Facility – Goshen, KY

Architect: De Leon & Primmer Architecture Workshop, Louisville, KY

Owner: Eleanor Bingham Miller

Jury Comments:

This project succeeds at all levels, from its site planning and overall conceptual clarity, to its meticulous proportioning and resolution of the smallest detail. There is an economy and beauty in the execution of these simple farm structures that transforms them into something much greater. While the project’s palette is disciplined and limited to ordinary construction methods and off the shelf materials, the execution of these materials at the detail level is exquisite. The design focuses on a few distinct material moments, such as the bamboo lattice wall, while keeping the overall forms and organization of the complex simple and purposefully utilitarian.

MERIT AWARD

Student Union, Northern Kentucky University – Highland Heights, KY

Architect: Omni Architects, Lexington, KY

Owner: Northern Kentucky University & Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Engineering

Jury Comments:

Obviously well designed and executed throughout. The placement of the building on a major circulation path is used to great effect, both activating the building and giving form to the pedestrian’s experience. The building looks beyond its own program and acts to shape and create new exterior spaces for the campus. Programmatic uses take advantage of the site’s sloped topography. The building engages the site and activates campus spaces at multiple locations. Subtle shifts in massing, material articulation and sunlit circulation areas give the building interest and character. It is well organized without being static. The LED lit tower creates an interesting and interactive new icon for the campus.

MERIT AWARD

Frazier International History Museum – Louisville, KY

Architect: K. Norman Berry Associates Architects PLLC, Louisville, KY

Owner: Frazier International History Museum

Jury Comments:

There is great clarity between the existing historical structure and the newly inserted elements within. Careful introduction of multi-story volumes and transverse openings within the original structure successfully transforms the old warehouse structures into new institutional and public space. The sectional and volumetric experiences within the building are very intriguing and enhance the visitor’s understanding of the space and program. The display of art and artifact is tasteful and understated, fitting in to the overall material language of the building while distinguishing itself as modern. Complex environmental, security and lighting needs of a museum program are carefully integrated and minimally apparent in the design.

MERIT AWARD

Everett House – Louisville, KY

Architect: De Leon & Primmer Architecture Workshop, Louisville, KY

Owner: Juliet Gray and Mathias Kohlemainen

Jury Comments:

A great example of sensitive and exciting design that creates something inherently new and modern within a historical context. The building fits into its historical neighborhood without being referential or stylized. While it uses the elements of the surrounding historical preservation district - like double hung windows and painted lap siding with contrasting trim - the interior palette and organization is open, light filled, and contemporary. Use of natural and artificial light is extraordinary. The space indeed glows like a lantern.

CITATION

Twisted Salon – Louisville, KY

Architect: Architectural Artisans, Inc., Louisville, KY

Owner: David Harned and Larry Cox

Jury Comments:

The simple gesture of adding a modern cube to provide a commercial presence that addresses the street transforms the entire composition. Both the addition and the interior remodel of the existing residential structure create a very clear and powerful volume. Subtle moves like the yellow painted ceiling give clues to the simple architectural intent. A great example of how a clear architectural idea can be executed with minimal investment or development complexity.

THE JURY

The jurors met August 18, 2009 at the offices of Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects in Seattle, Washington to review the 36 entries received for this year's program. Additional comments from the jury about the overall group of projects submitted include, “The jury appreciates the degree to which many more conventional building types (churches, schools etc.) are incorporating sustainable materials, alternative energy and low impact site solutions into their designs.”

The jury members were:

· Kirsten Murray, AIA (jury chair), principal of Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects in Seattle, winner of the 2009 AIA National Firm Award

· Rick Mohler, AIA, principal of Adams Mohler Ghillino Architects in Seattle and associate professor of architecture at the University of Washington

· Grace Kim, AIA. principal of Schemata Workshop in Seattle. Ms. Kim received the 2008 national AIA Young Architect Award.

· Les Eerkes, AIA, an associate at Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects

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Special Awards of Recognition

AIA Kentucky presented seven (7) Awards of Recognition on October 2, 2009 in Covington at ceremonies during its annual convention. The Special Awards Program recognizes outstanding service to AIA Kentucky and the profession of architecture in Kentucky. Awards presented and their recipients were:

Distinguished Firm Award

To recognize a Member Firm which, through consistent leadership, vision and ability, has distinguished itself over the past decade through design and implementation of works of architecture that enhance the quality of our environment

EOP Architects

Lexington, Kentucky

Distinguished Service Award

To honor an individual Member for a specific contribution, or for their dedication and service which has significantly furthered the purposes of AIA Kentucky

Steven A. Eggers, AIA

K. Norman Berry Associates Architects PLLC

Louisville, Kentucky

Thomas E. Lett III, AIA

Thomas E. Lett PSC
Lexington, Kentucky

John Russell Groves Citizens Laureate Award

To honor an individual and advocate who has consistently supported and encouraged the values of quality architecture in their community through leadership, service and dedication to a better living environment.

State Representative Rocky Adkins

99th House District/Majority Floor Leader
Kentucky General Assembly
Sandy Hook, Kentucky

Sherry Hempfling

Executive Director, The Boone Conservancy, Inc.
Burlington, Kentucky

Honorary Membership

To honor an individual not otherwise eligible for membership who, with unselfish energy and support, has made a significant contribution to forwarding the goals of AIA Kentucky.

William Blair Scott, Jr.

Architectural Historian
Lexington, Kentucky

Allied Professional Award

To pay tribute to an individual directly involved in the A/E/C industry who has constantly endeavored to work harmoniously with architects and other allied professionals toward the implementation of creative and innovative design solutions.

Gary D. Meeker

Pella Windows & Doors, Commercial Division
Louisville, Kentucky

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Hands-On Training in Roofing, Tile, Door Hardware

Emerging Professionals Hands-On Training (EP/HOT) is a new program designed to provide architectural interns and newly licensed architects with opportunities for instruction and hands-on training in key components of construction. Historically, more experienced architects have developed vital relationships with product vendors, contractors and other industry members who are invaluable partners in identifying and resolving issues related to the architect's projects. Opportunities to develop these kinds of relationships have not been as readily available to those just entering the profession. AIA Kentucky and Builders Exchange of Kentucky want to remedy that through the EP/HOT program.

The next series of programs will begin in July. "Fundamentals of Tile," "Fundamentals of Roofing," and "Fundamentals of Door Hardware" will each be presented in Northern Kentucky, Lexington and Louisville respectively. Dates and locations will be announced soon.

EP/HOT sessions are available FREE OF CHARGE to Associate AIA members and AIA architect members licensed within the past 10 years. These two groups will have priority access to these programs. If you do not qualify in one of these categories, please do not register until 7 days prior to the program. If seats are available, participation will also be open to other AIA architect members (free), non-member architects ($50 fee) and non-member IDP candidates ($25 fee).

A limited number of seats are available and advance registration is required. Waitlist registration will be available once all seats are full. We will ask confirmed registrants to re-confirm participation 48 hours in advance of the program, and any cancelled seats will be offered to persons on the waitlist.

To date, three EP/HOT programs have been developed. For each session, approximately 90 minutes of classroom instruction will be provided, with ample opportunity for questions. This will be followed by another 90 minute period that will include demonstrations of product fabrication and applications, construction methodology and hands-on exercises, with discussion of shared experience and lessons learned. Participants will gain a practical understanding of each topic that will assist them in project design, specification-writing, and construction administration.

This program will earn three (3) AIA/CES Learning Units in health, safety & welfare topics. AIA Kentucky will report these credits to AIA for all AIA members attending. We believe the program will also be eligible for three (3) PDUs in health, safety and welfare toward Kentucky state licensing requirements. Individuals are responsible for reporting credits to the Kentucky Board of Architects. AIA Kentucky will provide attendance verification forms. IDP candidates are encouraged to submit programs for IDP credit.

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