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SOLUTIA GLASS AWARDS 2003
In Nagoya, Japan, concertgoers visiting the new Oasis 21 will be treated to a unique outdoor ceiling. Not only is the roof above them made of glass, it is also filled with water, further refracting the light received in the public spaces below. This civic structure by architect Hideki Casai of the Obayashi Corporation is one of several recent winners of the 2003 Solutia Design Awards. — Published 2003.0611
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SUSTAINABILITY NORTHEAST
"Green" Building design, as it becomes increasingly adopted by U.S. architects, is about more than conserving energy and natural resources. In green building, design criteria broaden to include fostering a sense of community, maintaining healthy environments, and preserving historic properties. These were some of the themes of the 2003 awards program of the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA), which recently made awards to workplaces, schools, and residential projects. — Published 2003.0521
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AIA/ALA LIBRARY BUILDING AWARDS 2003
The American Library Association and the American Institute of Architects have selected the recipients of the 2003 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards. The seven projects exemplify excellence in the design of literary settings from the renovation of a historic reading room to a temporary facility with a tropical flair. — Published 2003.0507
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I. M. PEI'S CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION
The National Building Museum and Turner Construction Company have awarded Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei, FAIA, the second annual Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction Technology. This award recognizes notable advances and high achievement in construction methods and processes. — Published 2003.0423
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JØRN UTZON PRITZKER PRIZE
Danish architect Jørn Utzon, best known for his design of the Sydney Opera House in Australia, has been chosen as the 2003 Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. This prestigious honor is widely considered to be the "Nobel Prize" for architecture. — Published 2003.0416
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AIA HOUSING DESIGN AWARDS
The awards program that highlights quality design in housing is a relative newcomer to the American Institute of Architects. Now in its third year, this program recognizes projects that "promote the importance of good housing as a necessity of life, a sanctuary for the human spirit, and a valuable national resource." In March 2003, the AIA announced nine recipients of this honor, including exemplars in both multifamily and single-family design. — Published 2003.0409
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LONDON AIA DESIGN AWARDS 2003
The London/UK Chapter of the American Institute of Architects announced in February, 2003 the results of its 9th Annual Excellence in Design Awards Programme. These awards honor projects from British-based architects and from architects throughout the world who build in the United Kingdom. — Published 2003.0402
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CALIFORNIA PRESERVATION AWARDS 2003
Every year, the California Preservation Foundation presents awards to notable architecture and engineering projects statewide that have been rescued from deterioration and restored to use and beauty. They also honor the work of preservation researchers and of architects designing contemporary buildings in historically sensitive environments. — Published 2003.0326
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NEW HAMPSHIRE AIA AWARDS 2003
The New Hampshire Chapter of the American Institute of Architects has announced the winners of its 2003 Excellence in Architecture Awards Program. The organization selected three firms for special recognition. — Published 2003.0205
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AIA HONOR AWARDS 2003
The American Institute of Architects has announced the 31 recipients of the 2003 AIA Honor Awards, in recognition of excellence in architecture (15 awards), interiors (11), and urban design (5). — Published 2003.0129
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