AIA Eastern Pennsylvania 2006 Design Awards Program

Award of Excellence
Category: Institutional
Architect: Spillman Farmer Architects
YMCA -- Spare modernist detailing reminiscent of the California “Case Study” aesthetic.  Strong, new entry sequence collaged on to an existing building.

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Award of Merit
Category: Institutional
Architect: Breslin Ridyard Fadero Architects
DESALES UNIVERSITY -- The tower and interior street exhibit clarity in plan and in providing for future additions.  Nice, light, bright food court and people spaces with clean detailing throughout.

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Award of Merit
Category: Institutional
Architect: Breslin Ridyard Fadero Architects
POCONO MOUNTAIN WEST HIGH SCHOOL -- Well ordered plan.  The Library, located at the “heart” of the building, is a literal reminder to students of the importance of reading, research and the availability of resources which will impact their education.  Good lighting solutions!

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Award of Merit
Category: Institutional Renovation
Architect: Spillman Farmer Architects
UNIVERSITY DINING HALL AT LEHIGH -- Respectfull elegance.  A vibrant plan in a “formal” space.  The new interior selections are well scaled to each other and to the restored windows and columns of the original space.

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Award of Merit
Category: Eclectic
Architect: The Architectural Studio
HAMILTON STREET FACADES GUIDELINES -- Thoughtful and graphically compelling study with clear recommendations and examples for restoring and enlivening timeworn facades on an urban streetscape.

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Honorable Mention
Category: Institutional Historic Restoration
Architect: The Architectural Studio
PANTHER VALLEY STADIUM -- The desire to restore the historic roof structure by this community is commendable.  The restored structure will continue to be an important landmark in Panther Valley for many years to come.