Complex program with well-executed integration of artwork and cultural references, very comfortable for services; does not look like your typical clinic; great material selections.  The submission told the project story very well.  Nice site development (pushing the new building forward, integrating the walking path and plaza).  Not from a large corporate medical group which led to more design freedom; this is a common project type that is typically realized in a certain, expected way but this project takes it to a different level of a truly welcoming community space.  This ubiquitous project type is typically realized in a specific, predictable way.  For this project, however, the design team took the project to a completely new, higher level by envisioning it as a truly welcoming community space. From site development to building material decisions, this is an exceptionally well-executed project that wonderfully integrates architecture, art, and cultural references.

This project reinvented the aesthetic of an existing typical municipal building with a very new expression. It skillfully resolves a complicated program – needing to have public circulation throughout the building – while at the same time addressing strict site requirements and integrating exterior and interior spaces.

This is an excellent example of how to design a new building that fits well within the context of an existing collection of buildings but at the same time clearly expresses 21st century detailing.  This building is also cleverly designed for wellness, including its completion of the quadrangle space.

Entire façade is well-composed, excellent presentation describing the design response. This stunning architectural response to the building program ranks high on all ten measures of the Framework for Design Excellence and is pursuing LEED Gold Certification.  It demonstrates that elegant aesthetics, building performance, and sustainability don’t have to be sacrificed for each other.

This project skillfully integrates outdoor spaces while prioritizing exterior views and materiality.  Its use of compression and expansion also enhances the interior experience.

The rich natural setting and beautiful landscaping are an inviting contrast to the simple, clean, and carefully-detailed interior.

With such a simple form and sited with no “back side”, it’s the thoughtful use and careful detailing of masonry colors, patterns, and coursing that bring interest and scale to the building exterior.  The interior is a striking, modern take on southern tradition.

This is an exceptionally inviting and well-executed visual magnet for the community; the existing building was hidden on the site, but the new addition puts it front and center.  Sustainability and wellness are also prioritized with solar panels and light-filled interiors.

This project achieved major improvements to the existing building to improve functionality while at the same time honoring the strong bones of the historic building. This required careful attention to systems integration to create an open and light-filled interior with clean lines and strong materiality.

It’s almost impossible to distinguish between new and existing – in a good way. The design successfully employs a remarkable amount of restraint to honor the existing architecture.

Several wonderful warehouse adaptations were submitted in this category, and this was the best of the best.  It elevates the alleys into active, enjoyable spaces that are every bit as attractive as the indoor spaces. The interior architecture achieves a pleasant variety of spaces including bright, animated spaces and cozy, intimate spaces.  Very gentle touches on the exterior, including the windows and lighting, let the historic structure shine.

This project impressively reimagines how federal office spaces can look and function beyond a sea of cubicles and standardized offices.  The design team has created an unexpectedly inviting, collaborative, and even playful environment.  By taking full advantage of light-filled public spaces on the perimeter and using supergraphics to enliven the interiors, they have truly stretched the limits of what can be accomplished.

A collection of sophisticated spaces; upscale audience; it’s hard to pull together all of these types of finishes and spaces in a way that works well; successful collaboration between interior architecture and interior design; thoughtful lighting and seating arrangements. 

Nice millwork, rich finishes appropriate to this institution but still looks fresh.  Traditional pallet but obviously made for this era.  The restraint is obvious. The rich finishes and expert millwork of this interior form a traditional pallet that is appropriate to this historic institution yet still looks fresh for this era.

After 25 years, Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Pagoda continues to define the image of the Speedway. It not only maintains its unique aesthetic references the historic pagodas of the early 20th Century but also is as functionally relevant as it was when initially constructed.

The stewardship of this monument is critical to the legacy of Indianapolis. Sitting at the heart of the Ralston Plan for the City, this monument is the most iconic image of the Circle City. The restoration work of the 1990’s and early 2000’s was sensitively undertaken breathing new life into Bruno Schmitz design preserving this legacy of design for the next generation of Hoosiers. It is important that we recognize the critical work done on this monument to preserve Indianapolis’ most emblematic piece of architecture.