The Awards for Design and Manufacturing Excellence has been joined with the Craftsmanship Awards! |
2011 JUDGES
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JURORJonathan B. Kincheloe, AIA, LEED AP |
JURY CHAIRMAN
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JURORVictor Jones, Jr., AIA, LEED AP |
2011 WINNERS
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714 MAIN STREET/ DESIGN MANUFACTURING CATEGORY |
JURY COMMENTSIn contrast to the other panelized precast projects submitted, the jury appreciated the modular, hand placed craftsmanship of this project which merits an APA Award for Excellence. The coursing and bonding patterns create an elegant richness at close scale. Likewise, at the larger scale, the tight, flush mortar joints paired with deep recesses reinforce the larger scale proportions creating a grand monumentality, particularly at the base. The crisp execution of the intricate detailing at the window surrounds and horizontal banding paired with the subtle color variations of the individual pieces successfully highlight precast as a timeless choice for well crafted landmark architecture. The jury also was impressed by the beautifully detailed shop drawings which certainly contributed to the successful execution of the end product. |
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900 NORTH GLEBE ROAD DESIGN MANUFACTURING CATEGORY |
JURY COMMENTSWe were especially pleased with the use of the precast concrete as the basis of design for the building. It appeared to us that the project incorporated precast concrete into the exterior skin to provide depth and interest to the building. The precast panels were designed with both varying color and texture. The panels appeared to be uniform in their appearance on the building. We appreciated the complexity of the panel and method of its construction and fabrication. This project ranked consistently high among all the jurors and we believe that this project embodies the appropriate use of precast concrete in creating building form and aesthetics. All in all this was a great entry and well deserved of an APA Award for Excellence.
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AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION DESIGN MANUFACTURING CATEGORY |
JURY COMMENTSOur jury was impressed with this entry due to the crisp attention to classical detailing. Also the project has a nice diversity of scale ranging from the whole project to down to the details. The project is a sympathetic backdrop to the existing historic architecture. Successful elements of the project include classical building massing, multiple symmetries, coupling, syncopation, proportioning, rustication, and Tuscan proportions. We believed that this project is deserving of an APA Award for Excellence for its extremely effective use of precast concrete. |
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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY-SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICE DESIGN MANUFACTURING CATEGORY |
JURY COMMENTSThis project was a consensus favorite among the jurors. The use of precast concrete on the building as both a structural element and as a building material on the facades creates a number of opportunities for the building to showcase the use of precast concrete as viable and efficient building element. It appeared that the design of the building initiated with the use of precast concrete as the predominant building material. We believed that this was an outside in design that could not have been accomplished without the conscious decision to utilize precast panels and architectural elements around the building. The color of the panels appeared consistent and offered a nice contrast to the window and the overall aesthetics of the building. Careful attention was paid to the detailing of the panels to ensure that the various building elements aligned across the building facades. Ultimately, we believed this project was one of the most deserving projects to receive an APA Award of Excellence. |
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BUFFALO FEDERAL COURTHOUSE DESIGN MANUFACTURING CATEGORY |
JURY COMMENTSThere was quite of bit of discussion relative to this project. The precast cylindrical element reminded the jury of the earlier precast concrete buildings that turned horizontal tees to the vertical and created building facades. The building is very powerful and bold which is enhanced by the use of the precast concrete. The use of precast concrete as the primary building element provided a framework for creating the cylindrical form of the building. The jury questioned the use of the glazing panels that were applied to the exterior skin of the building, but felt that the use of the precast concrete and the skill by which they were fabricated, created an effective method for securing the glass panels to the building. We believe that this project represents the essence of the APA Awards and ultimately voted unanimously to award the project an APA Award for Excellence. |
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CAPTIAL COVE DESIGN MANUFACTURING CATEGORY |
JURY COMMENTSIt was clear to the jury that the use of precast on this Hotel, primarily on the first two floors, was intended to set a tone of quality and luxury for the guests. The project truly succeeds in setting that tone. Beyond that, the complexity and deep, three dimensional nature of the forms express a very dynamic structural quality. The architectural precast material is perfectly suited to meeting the demands of this kind of architectural treatment. The capabilities and inherent quality of the precast allowed the designer the kind of freedom necessary to achieve an exciting experience for the users of this facility and merits an APA Award for Excellence. |
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CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST DESIGN MANUFACTURING CATEGORY |
JURY COMMENTSThis project is proof that bigger is not necessarily better. Ironically, if there were an award for the least amount precast this project would have won. The jury was immediately struck by the difficulty and complexity of this historic renovation to the window portions of this gothic structure. The task was to replace small scale deteriorated limestone used for the tracery and support in large scale stain glass cathedral window walls. The attention to detail and complexity of the form work is off the charts. And the end result is a hands down winner for an APA Award for Excellence. |
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CLARENDON CENTER DESIGN MANUFACTURING CATEGORY |
JURY COMMENTSThe jury liked the understated combination of brick and precast elements on this project. The art deco flavor styling in the precast elements is carried to an appreciably high level of detail. The color and shapes of the precast are a nice counterpoint to the brick. This is a great use of precast as an integral accent material and deserving of the APA Award for Excellence. |
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FRISCO SQUARE TOWN CENTER DESIGN MANUFACTURING CATEGORY |
JURY COMMENTSThe design jury was immediately struck by the use of precast concrete as an accent material to the brick exterior of the building. The historical design of the building benefits from the use of precast concrete to highlight windows, cornices, and other architectural elements on the building. The use of precast elements animates the buildings and creates visual interest to the otherwise ordinary brick façade. We believed that this project represents the effective use of small precast concrete on a building and therefore merits an APA Award for Excellence. |
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HIGHER EDUCATION COMPLEX DESIGN MANUFACTURING CATEGORY |
JURY COMMENTSThe element which convinced the jury that this project was worthy of an APA Award for Excellence was the massive white precast wall which begins as dominant exterior element and extends into the interior to become the focal point of the atrium. The judges agreed that here was a high degree of difficulty which demanded careful control of the color variation and finish in order to be successful. The surface of the precast appears to have a sheen and implied grain which seems to be inspired by Italian marble. The quality control and execution of this precast element is truly remarkable. |
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REDMOND EAST CORPORATE CENTER DESIGN MANUFACTURING CATEGORY |
JURY COMMENTSAfter careful consideration, the jury choose only one entry in the Building Green category for a number of reasons. The building achieved a LEED Gold Shell & Core rating. Although there were other entries in the LEED Gold level of certification, we selected this project because precast was the predominant element and encompassed the majority of the skin. This entrant also appeared to have an accurate and honest assessment on his original submission as to which specific LEED points achieved were attributed specifically to precast. This carried significant weight in our decision making process. |
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RITZ CARLTON DESIGN MANUFACTURING CATEGORY |
JURY COMMENTSThis project used precast concrete to create the building form and to provide intrigue and aesthetic interest to the building. We believe that the design of the building is reminiscent of the early 1900’s skyscrapers and we appreciated the detailing of the precast on the building. We also appreciated how the precast concrete was utilized on the landscape and hardscape elements at the base of the building. We believed that the material choice of precast concrete was integrated throughout the project on a macro scale. The use of the precast concrete gives the building a feel and look of permanence which can be missing in these building types. We felt that the color match of the panels was consistent across the building. We believed that this project was deserving of an APA Award for Excellence for its effective use and representation of precast concrete as a building material. |
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SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY PARKING GARAGE #7 DESIGN MANUFACTURING CATEGORY |
JURY COMMENTSThis four story parking structure features large expanses of precast which prominently mark and define the entry elements on a monumental scale against the contrasting brick infill. The large scale relief “emblems”, while subtle, are well executed and crisp. These features are grounded by a precast rusticated base which wraps the entire perimeter of the building. The detailing has a restrained simplicity which demands consistency in color and finish. The judges agreed that this successful project was deserving of an APA Award for Excellence. This parking structure would enhance even the highest quality contextual settings. |
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UNIVERSITY CLUB TOWER DESIGN MANUFACTURING CATEGORY |
JURY COMMENTSThe jury felt that this project really represented the full scope of the precast “process”. This was a perfect example of how a range of shapes, from the delicate triple window frame components to the u-shaped vertical column pieces paired with curved panels can work together to create an exciting overall form on a monumental scale. The color consistency was impressive and the end result is deserving of an APA Award for Excellence. |
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DESIGN MANUFACTURING CATEGORY |
JURY COMMENTSWe really liked the way this project incorporated precast with brick to achieve an overall feel and scale to this project. The way precast is used in this project really gives life to the heart of the project. The project has a really nice Venetian and urban quality to it. The designer clearly had an understanding of facilitating social interaction on both a macro and micro scale. Great thematic design, massing, material juxtaposition, and composition of solid void, great arches, and stairs! This creation of this place definitely deserves to be a winner of the APA Award for Excellence. |
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VICTORY CENTER DESIGN MANUFACTURING CATEGORY |
JURY COMMENTSBefore the complexity of being bomb blast proof and a façade replacement, the jury was struck by the understated and clean classical elegance of this project. This entry definitely gets the exterior transformation award. The project is very successful in breaking down the mass of a large building through the use of a myriad of syncopated scale juxtapositions, groupings, and multiple symmetries. The attention to detail and diversity of precast panels to pull this of make it a unanimous winner of the APA Award for Excellence. |
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714 MAIN STREET DESIGN MANUFACTURING |
Craftsmanship Award Winner |
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GILBERT CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL DESIGN MANUFACTURING |
Craftsmanship Award Winner |
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HAVEN AVENUE GRADE SEPARATION DESIGN MANUFACTURING |
Craftsmanship Award Winner |
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LOYOLA RESIDENCE DESIGN MANUFACTURING |
Craftsmanship Award Winner |
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ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL CHURCH DESIGN MANUFACTURING |
Craftsmanship Award Winner |