New Orleans , LA - February 25, 2009 – The New Orleans Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) announces the recipients of the 2009 Design Awards. Another record-breaking year for entries, twelve were chosen out of over 70 to receive awards of honor and merit.
Photographer(s): AEDS Ammar Eloueini and Johnnie Sanders
Award of Merit - Architecture
Award of Merit - Residential
Private Residence
Award of Merit - Residential
URBANbuild.designBUILD, Prototype #3
Location: New Orleans, LA
Byron Mouton, AIA representing Tulane University’s
URBANbuildprogram
Photographer(s): Will Crocker
Brother Martin High School
Award of Merit - Historic Preservation /Adaptive Reuse/Rehabilitation
Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church,
Sanctuary Roof and Steeple Repair
Location: New Orleans, LA
Waggonner & Ball Architects
Photographer(s): Will Crocker
In the last three years the Design Awards have quadrupled in size, proving there is a greatly increased interest in attending and participating in this event. We have received over 70 entries for what is certain to be another exciting competition for the Honor and Merit awards.
We would also like to thank the following table sponsors:
Alexander & Sanders Insurance Specialists
Broadmoor
Entergy Thermal, LLC
Eskew+Dumez+Ripple
HMS Architects
Holly & Smith Architects APC
The Lemoine Company, LLC.
MAPP Construction
Mathes Brierre Architects
McGraw-Hill DODGE
Perez, APC
Professional Service Industries, Inc, (PSI)
The Vinyl Institute
Wink Design Group
Woodward Design+Build
In order to recognize excellence in Architecture, AIA New Orleans will hold its annual Design Awards program on Friday, February 13, 2009. Each year, AIA New Orleans Design Awards program accomplishes three simple, yet invaluable, goals: celebrate the best of this region’s architecture; recognize achievement in a broad range of architectural work; and inform the public of the breadth and value of architectural practice. AIA New Orleans, a chapter of the American Institute of Architects, is seeking companies like yours to participate in our Annual Design Awards.
AIA New Orleans is proud to honor the architects, clients, and consultants who work together to improve the built environment. This year our theme is “Responsive. Responsible. Timeless.” A responsible design is one that responds to the site and region in which they are placed. This responsibility also extends to producing a great design, and when all elements combine it can result in work that is timeless. AIA New Orleans aims to continue raising awareness of why responsive and responsible architecture and good design are important.
It is clear that it takes the efforts of not only great designers and their teams, but that of great civic leaders, business leaders, and a myriad of individuals working in harmony to achieve important works of architecture. When done well, the result is a sustainable, beautiful, working, healthy built environment that serves the people and planet in which we live.
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here for a PDF copy of the 2008 Design Award Winners Press Release.