2018 Award WInners
Architectural Honor Awards / Building
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Integrated Design Solutions + Preston Scott Cohen Inc.
A. Alfred Taubman Wing
"There is a tremendous amount to celebrate with this dynamic project. The positioning, massing, and façade treatments create an ambitious and expressive exterior while the interior blends a restrained palette with flowing, sun-washed spaces. Simply gorgeous."
Client: University of Michigan
National Design Partner: Preston Scott Cohen Inc.
General Contractor: The Christman Company
Structural Engineering Consultant: Structural Design Inc.
Architectural Photographer: James Haefner -
SmithGroup
Lake Trust Credit Union Headquarters
"This project was a handsome approach to an otherwise historically non-compelling building typology. Its recognition and embrace of site can be seen successfully implemented through its organic materials, physical connection to the outside, and simple expression of form. The light structure and spacious interior provide an airy environment for its patrons, which makes for happy workers."
Client: Lake Trust Credit Union
General Contractor: The Christman Company
Electrical: Centerline Electric,
Elevator: Otis Elevator Company
Fire Protection/Plumbing: John E. Green Company
HVAC: Dee Cramer, Landscaping: Greenscape Services
Metal Framing/Walls/Ceilings: Barton Malow
Site Clearing/Site Utilities/Civil: Hoffman Bros Inc.
Site and Structural Concrete: Fessler & Bowman Inc.
Structural Steel: Ross Structural Steel
Technology/AV: Shen Milsom Wilke
Architectural Photographer: James Ewing -
Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects
Baltimore Station
"This is a refreshing and inventive solution for a complex mix of uses and conditions. Additionally, it is a progressive response to reviving an underutilized property in what appears to be a redeveloping neighborhood. The surgical carving of an urban-edged mass to generate unexpected negative space and form delineation between various typologies is truly inspired. Fabulous design work."
Client: The Platform
General Contractor: O'Brien Construction Company -
SmithGroup
Western Michigan University Valley Dining Center
"This project is all about connectivity and creating great social spaces. The designers provided a very elegant solution to the movement of people to, and through, the space. A very sustainable approach as well, it made the jury want to go back to college."
Client: Western Michigan University
General Contractor: The Christman Company
Architectural Photographer: James Ewing -
McIntosh Poris Associates
Detroit Foundation Hotel
"The commitment to work with the building and let it dictate a program creates a memorable and unique experience at every floor. The detailing of the salvaged materials is subtle, allowing the new building to stand on its own while rooting it with the layers of patinated history."
Client: Aparium Hotel Group and 250 Larned, LLC
General Contractor: Sachse Construction
Interior Designer: Simeone Deary Design Group
MEP Engineer: MA Engineering |Salim M. Sessine
Civil Engineer: Giffels Webster | Scott Clein
Structural Engineer: Structural Design, Inc. | Paul Dannels
Lighting Designer: Illuminart - Division of Peter Basso | Robert White
Historic Consultant: Kraemer Design Group | Rebecca Binno Savage
Surveyor: Kem-Tec Surveying | Tony Sycko
Architectural Photographers: Jason Keen, Joe Vaughn, Chris & Michelle Gerard -
ROSSETTI
Ariens Hill
"A joy of form with every face of the striking building activated purposefully in a deliberate connection to its surroundings, both programmatically and through restrained material choices."
Client: Green Bay Packers
General Contractor: Miron Construction
MEP Engineer: Strategic Energy Solutions
Landscape Architect: Design Workshop
Structural Engineer: Geiger Engineers
Architectural Photographer: Rafael Gamo -
Touloukian Touloukian Inc.
Lumen at Beacon Park
"This project is striking and memorable. The jury appreciated the execution of the project form and details that were inspired by elements of the Ford Mustang – especially the wood ceiling. The project was also commended for its sustainable strategies, and for its relationship to the adjacent park and historic landmark buildings surrounding the site. Like a Ford Mustang, this project makes a statement."
Client: DTE Energy
General Contractor: Tooles / Roncelli
Landscape Architect: livingLAB
Consultanting Landscape Architect: Halvorson Design Partnership
Structural Engineer: Studio NYL CO
MEP Engineer: Peter Basso Associates Inc.
Civil Engineer: Giffels Webster
Geo-tech Engineer: Somat Engineering, Inc.
LEED Consultant: Resilient Buildings Group
Restaurant Owner: Lumen Detroit
Restaurant Owner's Architect for furnishings, fixtures and select interior finishes: Saroki Architecture
Restaurant Branding: Republic
Lighting Design: Illuminart
Wood Fabricator: MOD Interiors
Irrigation Consultant: Liquid Assets, LLC
Acoustical Engineer: Acentech, Inc.
Code Consultant: Harold R. Cutler Fire Protection Engineer
Steel Fabricators: Casadei Steel Inc.
Steel Detailers: RNS Detailing LLC.
Real Estate Broker: Iconic Real Estate
Architectural Photographers: Anton Grassl, Jason Keen
Architectural Honor Awards / Interiors
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SmithGroup
General Motors Durant-Dort Factory One
"The jury unanimously felt this project was a compelling retelling of history. The preservation of the existing structure is meticulously embraced and beautifully crafted. The abundance of glazing basked the interior with the timeless elements of its past and respect for its future. The steel column ties and folded seating really hit the mark."
Client: General Motors, LLC
General Contractor: Brencal Contractors Inc.
Architectural Photographer: Jason Robinson
Architectural Honor Awards / Small Project
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SmithGroup
Detroit Athletic Club Vestibule
"A glass jewel box surgically inserted onto a historic facade that uses a new language of beautiful details to highlight the historic language of beautiful details."
Client: Detroit Athletic Club
General Contractor: Sachse Construction
Architectural Photographers: Jason Robinson
Architectural Honor Awards / Sustainable Design
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Stantec Architecture Inc.
Biosciences Building
"The jury commended this project for its approach to sustainable strategies in this large and complex building. The exterior façade is restrained yet elegant, with a subtle articulation of materials and opacity that help to enhance thermal comfort inside the building."
Client: Central Michigan University
Lab Architect/Planner: Lord, Aeck & Sargent, Inc.
Landscape Architect: Grissim Metz Andriese Associates
Civil Engineer: Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc.
Architectural Honor Awards / Unbuilt
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HKS Architects, P.C. + Christian Hurttienne Architects
Brush & Watson [slotpark]
"This is a very intriguing exploration that challenges traditional development trends for multi-family housing by opening the urban edge and inviting the public to interact with the development in a unique and unexpected way. Additionally, the building designs respond with elegance, avoiding the trappings of overshadowing the bigger idea."
Client: Hillside Investments
Architect of Record: Christian Hurttienne Architects
General Contractor: Jenkins Construction
Interior Design & Community Engagement: coG Studio
Real Estate Investment Partner: Chemico Mays LLC -
Gensler
Rivertown Warehouse District
"The narrative and renderings speak of vision and concept, and express that more than architecture necessarily. Having said that, the depth of research with regard to market and site analysis is very commendable and provides a great opportunity for great urban spaces—not the standard podium/tower solution."
