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SEATTLE DESIGN AWARDS
In November 2002, as a highlight of their yearly "Celebrate Architecture" festivities, AIA Seattle announced the results of its 51st annual design awards program. In honoring Washington architecture, the jury commended both clients and architects for their sensitivity to the Washington landscape. — Published 2002.1211
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URBANE WATERFRONT
Two expansive dockland peninsulas on Amsterdam's eastern waterfront have been transformed into landmark residential neighborhoods. Without compromising the traditions and character of the Dutch city, the striking Borneo Sporenburg housing project emphasizes the importance of open space within a high-density environment. The project, its master planner Adriaan Geuze, and his firm, West 8 Urban Design & Landscape Architecture of Rotterdam, have been awarded the seventh Veronica Rudge Green Prize in Urban Design by Harvard Design School, where the project is on exhibit. — Published 2002.1120
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GEORGIA AIA AWARDS
The Georgia Association of the American Institute of Architects presented its annual design awards in October 2002, selecting seven projects for special recognition. Among the Award of Excellence winners were an advertising agency, an architecture school, and a notably elegant horse stable, all designed by Atlanta firms. — Published 2002.1120
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NORTH CAROLINA AIA AWARDS 2002
Fourteen architectural projects from across the state of North Carolina were selected in August, 2002, for special recognition by the state's chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Projects recognized include new work and renovations of historic structures. — Published 2002.1030
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AIACC 2002 DESIGN AWARDS
The American Institute of Architects, California Council (AIACC) honored 15 of its members in its annual design awards program in September, 2002. Special recognition went to two contemporary designs and a historic preservation project. — Published 2002.1009
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DALLAS AIA AWARDS
The Dallas chapter of the American Institute of Architects announced the winners of its 2002 design awards program in September. Among them were both built and unbuilt projects, with special recognition for two buildings over 25 years old that have demonstrated lasting influence. — Published 2002.1002
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BATON ROUGE AIA AWARDS
The architects of historic Baton Rouge, Louisiana celebrated their built heritage this summer. The Baton Rouge AIA "Rose Awards" were given to local firms for recent examples of outstanding architecture, whether new or renovated. — Published 2002.0918
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WORLD ARCHITECTURE ARUP AWARDS
World Architecture magazine has recently announced the second annual Arup World Architecture Awards for the "best buildings" of 2001. Entries came from 45 countries, and represented a wide range of building types and firm sizes. — Published 2002.0821
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SOLUTIA GLASS AWARDS
The trend toward greater transparency in modern architecture is due in large part to recent developments in glazing technologies. Laminated safety glass frees architects from strict reliance on opaque structural materials. One of the manufacturers developing such applications is Solutia, which has announced the winners of its 2002 design awards program. The cited projects, from all over the world, are diverse demonstrations of the structural and esthetic benefits of these architectural glazings. — Published 2002.0731
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GEORGIA PRESERVATION AWARDS
In May, 2002, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation selected 20 buildings to be honored for excellence in restoration and rehabilitation. One of the award-winning restoration projects was the childhood home of early 20th-century President Woodrow Wilson. The accurate restoration project gave the historic Augusta house the features and character it had during the Civil War and Reconstruction era. — Published 2002.0724
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