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During the bi-annual American Institute of Architects, Idaho Chapter, Honor Awards Program held in Ketchum on October 23, local architects won 4 of the 6 awards handed out this year.
There were 41 projects submitted this year. The awards committee asked for projects built anywhere in Idaho from 2000 to 2010 and mostly received projects from 2008 to 2010. Project areas varied from commercial structures, public institutions, residential and renovation / preservation, however, awards were not given based on any specific category. Projects were based on their own overall design and execution.
The awards are given on three levels. Starting with the highest is the Honor Award, followed by Citation Award and Award of Merit. This year there were a total of 6 awards given at the following levels: 1 Honor Award, 3 Citation Awards and 2 Awards of Merit.
The local architects that were awarded included: Michael Doty Associates Architects, Mark Pynn Architect, Architect Susan Desko and Williams | Partners Architects.
Michael Doty Associates received the highest and only Honor Award for the Cornerstone Bar & Grill (in downtown Ketchum) in the remodel/addition architecture category. Jury comments: "The project can be summed up by saying: Simple direct elegant. It was clear that the design team appreciated the historic volume and generated a wonderful project diagram that celebrated the spirit of the existing and historical building. Critical to the success of this project was the design development that was described by one juror, as being a lyrical quality with both rhythm and style. It was noted by the jury that this is a poignant example of how a design scheme can both maintain a sense of place when dealing with a historic structure while also injecting a contemporary message. Worth special comment was how the detailing and craft enhances what seems to be a genuine western experience with a dynamic atmosphere."
Mark Pynn received a Citation Award for the Pynn Residence (on East Fork Road) in the residential architecture category. Jury comments: "Sensitive residential solution that's elegant and humble. The jury commented on its quietness and how the exterior metal detailing reflected the homes environment. The entry sequence along with the exterior skin and eaves details were very well detailed and highly crafted. Of special note was the honesty of the projects structural expression and materials. This project is a wonderful display of very simple and ordinary materials used to make an extraordinary architecture."
Susan Desko also received a Citation Award for the Lake Creek Residence (north of Ketchum) in the residential architecture category. Jury comments: "Contemporary western house, strong parti, clear plan, strong space. These reflect the natural context at a micro and macro manner. Window baffling, framing views and the outdoor space (entry and roof space). Consistent design development, detailing and material exploration certainly contributed to the success of this project."
Williams | Partners Architects received an Award of Merit for the 600 Second Condominium Residences (located in Ketchum) in the residential architecture category. Jury comments: "This is a very sound and well-executed high-density residential project. An organized scheme that displayed a sensitive site strategy, scale, and strong order in both plan and section. The relationship between the interior and exterior spaces seemed to anchor the idea, as the outdoor spaces seem to offer a nod to being both collective and individual. In short this was very skillfully managed through design and that consistency and discipline certainly contributed to its success."
Other award winners included: Franklin Allen of Cascade received a Citation Award for Allen Cabin / Shed Studio. CSHQA of Boise received an Award of Merit for the Idaho State Capital Restoration in Boise.
The jurors included: Thomas Hacker founding principal of THA Architecture, Inc. in Portland, Oregon, Dan Harding founder and design director of Intrinsik Architecture in Bozeman, Montana and associate professor at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina, Greg Kessler director of School of Architecture and Construction Management at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.
For additional images and information on the winning projects, please visit: http://www.aiaidaho.com/Honor_Awards.php
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