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Wisconsin, the state society of The

American Institute of Architects, has recognized ten building projects for excellence in architectural design as part of its 2003 Design Awards program.

The award-winning architecture represents artful and innovative design solutions for a diverse range of projects in Wisconsin and abroad. The common thread is that all of the projects are designed by architects who are members of AlA Wisconsin.

The annual Design Awards program represents the highest recognition given for excellence in architectural design by AlA Wisconsin. Honor Awards recognize overall design excellence. Merit Awards recognize excellence in particular aspects of architectural design.

Projects also can be selected for Special Recognition.

The 2003 AlA Wisconsin Design Awards were presented to the architects, building owners and general contractors at a special awards ceremony in May at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison.

A distinguished jury of architects from outside of Wisconsin selected the award-winning projects. Members of the 2003 Design Awards jury were Kirk Blunck, FAIA, Des Moines; Evett Ruffcorn, FAIA, Seattle; and Amy Stein, AlA, Philadelphia.

The co-chairs of AlA Wisconsin's Design Awards program are Katherine Schnuck, AlA, Whitefish Bay, and Mark Kruser, AlA, Middleton .

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United Community Center Parking Area 3

Special Recog nition Architect:

J&V Affiliated, LLC

Owner:

United Community Center

Contractor :

Payne & Dolan

Location:

Milwaukee, W isconsin

This project accomplishes a great deal more than fulfill a need for safe accessible parking. The design solu tion also provided a relevant way to welcome clients and the surrounding neighborhood through the use of colOiful murals . Imple menting the theme "The Wond ers of Latin America," artists painted scenes indigenous to their

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own Latino countries usin g the 30-foot supp ort columns as the ir canvas. Young apprenlice students from city sc hool s assisted in making the parking lot an "outdoor gallery" that is c ulturall y linked to the community.

Jury Comment "This project is recognized for rhe in volvement of the neighborhood, the

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Banana Worker Housing

Merit Award

Architect:

Arquitectura, Inc.

Owner:

Cooperative Housing Foundation

Contractor:

Tela RR Co,

Location:

La Lima, Honduras

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devastation caused by Hurricane Gilbert in

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This unique project responds to the

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Honduras, The architect was commis足 sioned to design a pilot community for banana field and plant workers, including 6,000 housing units. This ongoing phased project lays ou t the schematic infrastruc足 ture of neighborhoods, streets, schools, civic and religious buildings and parks as envisioned for the worker housing settlement.

Jury Comment "The architect really stepped up to create a very large vision for the community.

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there is any doubt about the potential influence and power of Wisconsin

architects, it has been put to rest with their ability to influence something on this scale in Honduras. " Ph%graphy: Harry Van Dudellallen, AlA

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Janus Kopf

Merit Award

Architect:

Fuerer Gastrau Architektur

Gastrau Fuerer & Associates

Owner:

Private Owner

Contractor:

Fuerer Gastrau Architektur

Location:

Gossau, Switzerland

With thi s single-family residence, the architect succeeded in satisfying the client's request for a modern design while abiding by the local requirements for traditional-style exteriors. The design solution resulted in a composition involv足 ing the marriage of two fOnTI s. To the

north, the home incorporates the local Photography:

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architectural guidelines, displaying a conservative face. To the south , the design expresses the desire for a modern open home that captures the view of the Alps. These two distinct elements, one opaque and the other translucent, create the final composition , which evolves into three distinct living levels. The home incorporates maintenance-free material s and sustainable design strategies.

Jury Comment

"The architect was able

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some very prescriptive requirements and design a more interesting, more creative modem home. It's a great juxtaposition between the traditional house forms and

that ofalmost a civic-scale facade. "

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Max Mitschjeta AG Fa brication

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Merit Award

Architect:

Fuerer Gastrau Architektur

Gastrau Fuerer & Associates

Owner:

Max Mitschjeta AG

Contractor :

Fuerer Gastrau Architektur

Location:

Gossau, Switzerland

This project demonstrates an atypical approach in the design of a light industrial facility. Sensitive to the surrounding neighborhood, the architect minimized the normally overbearing qualities that accompany industrial buildings by responding with simple clean details and the thoughtful use of materials. The design .

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consists of a modern box clad with titanium panels, us ing forms and details that are non-abrasive in nature, respectful of its urban presence and reflective of its own industrial origins.

Jury Comment "The strength of this project is that a light industrial building can be thought

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finely crafted and detailed sculpture. It's just cool to look at. This building is architectural design at a different, higher

level than might be normally expectedjor this type of project. "

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J. H. Findorff & Son, Inc.

Merit Award

Architect:

Potter Lawson, Inc.

Owner:

J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. Contractor: J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. Location:

Madison, Wisconsin

Located on the edge of downtown Madison , the new headquarters building rests on the same property where this construction company was originally founded over 110 years ago. The architect's design respects the contextual fabric of the historic industrial neighbor足 hood; and the building showcases the profession it represents. The materiality and process of construction are on display throughout, with finely crafted and exposed concrete, steel, stone and birch woodwork. This modern building design is expressive of the work it performs.

Jury Comment "This building demonstrates what a very Photography: Pas kus PhotoR raphy

good contractor and a very good architect can do when they collaborate

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Madison Gas & Electric East Campus Substation Screen Wall

Merit Award Architect:

Potter La wso n, Inc.

Owner:

Madison Gas & Electric

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Contractor:

Potter Lawson, Inc.

J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. Location:

Madison, Wisconsin

This project resolved the issue of exposed infrastructure in an increasingly high pedestrian area. In order to conceal what was viewed as unsightly, the architect turned the massive utility substation into an object of beauty. The design solution involved the placement of a screen wall consisting of a perforated stainless steel panel system to shield the 34-foot tall substation grid. Serving as both screen and translucent veil, the panel system successfu ll y conceals and beautifies the necessary utility infrastructure.

Jury Comment Photography: Nels Aker"lIld Photography

"This is an innovative and creative project. The architect chose to elevate the project from what could have been a chain-link fence around electrical equipment into a screen wall that lights up at night and becomes an attractive symbol for the neighborhood and surrounding area. "

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Merit Award

Beer Line River Homes

Architect:

Vetter Denk Architects, Inc.

Owner:

River Homes Partners, LLC

Location:

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Thi s project involves the redevelopment of a former industrial corridor located along the Milwaukee River into a high quality residential and commercial neighborhood, The design solution created a striking new urban design product. Ranging in price from accessible to high end, the open loft足 like qualities of each li ving unit com ple足

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ment the hi storical context of the site. This project has elevated a typically de veloperdriven market into an innovative urban desi g ned neighborhood , with walkable connections to the city, the river and

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surrounding areas.

Jury Comment "This project reflects a successful collaboration between architect and deve/opa They worked together on this design to really push the cremive edg e and to create housing that is fresh and new in an up and coming industrial edge area of the city. "

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The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

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Honor Award Architect:

HGA

Owner:

Archdiocese of Milwaukee

Contractor:

Grunau Project Management, Inc.

Location :

Milwaukee Wisconsin

This project involved the complete renovation of the 1853 Cathedral. Due to a fire , the church interiors were extensively rebuilt in 1943, changing the original floorplan. The design solution involved returning the altar to a place of prominence P hoinRraphy: .fohn Korl/III. KorulI1 PhOlUl?raphy (interior),

and proximity to parishioners in the main

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worship space, creating a place for music that accommodates a large choir and orchestra, as well as incorporating new lighting, sound and mechanical systems to support liturgical activities, The current transformation of the Cathedral marks the

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configuring the interior and inserting new architecture at very precise moments. which really helps to engage the congregation with the altar. "

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Engineering Centers, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Honor Award

Architect:

Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates

Flad & Associates Owner : State of Wisconsin Division of Facilities Development Contractor: J.P Cullen & Sons, Inc. Locotion:

Madison, Wisconsin

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This project creates a dynamic flexible environment that integrates the latest advances in research and education in a single new facility. The three-story building is organized as a series of interdi sciplinary "centers" that foclls on fields such as nanotechnology, plasma manufacturing and biomedical engineering.

Designed to meet these needs, the spaces range from open workshop areas and adaptable meeting rooms to flexible lab spaces and class-l 0 clean rooms.

Jury Comment "For a university and institutional facility, this is a beautiful, well detailed, very consistent and muscular building that is very well designed. It has a great presence and is well integrated with the campus."

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Aperture House

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Honor Award

Architect:

Vetter Denk Architects, Inc.

Owner:

Private Owner

Location:

Moose Lake, Wisconsin

The des ign solution for this project addressed a unique challenge to affordably build a one-of-a-kind custom weekend retreat on an unforgiving site without sacrificing design quality. Using the merits of pre-fabricated construction, the architect created a two-story lake home comprised of four modules that bring Photography: jolm Vellel; AlA

design sensitivity and flexibility to a typically uninspired market. The project features very specific views of the water and natural sun'oundings, a clerestory ribbon band of windows and an unenCUffi足 bered living area emulating an urban loft in a rural setting.

Jury Comment "If I had a vacation house, I'd want one like this. It takes the notion of a case study on housing from the 1950s and

1960s and really elevates that genre to an artform. "

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Wisconsin congratulates this year's

award winners for their significant contributions to the profession and our built environment.

Advancing the profession of architecture requires an uncompromising commitment to excellence.

The execution of a well-designed building re­ quires the collaboration, inspiration and enthusias­ tic support of the architect, owner and contractor.

AlA Wisconsin is a 1,SOO-member professional society representing architects in private practice, business, industry, government and education. It is the voice of the architectural profession dedicated to serving its members, advancing their value and improving the quality of the built environment.

For information on selecting and working with an architect, please contact AlA Wisconsin or visit the following Websites: The American Institute of Architects at: www.aia.org/consumer; QBS Wisconsin at: www.qbswi.org; and AlA Wisconsin at: www.aiaw.org .

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