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PRESERVING GEORGIA'S HERITAGE
The Georgia Trust, a nonprofit preservation organization, has recently honored 22 building projects that have been restored to historical accuracy or rehabilitated for a new use. In addition, University of Georgia professor John C. Waters received the organization's top award for leadership in preservation issues and education. — Published 2003.0514
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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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BUILDINGS FOR EARTH DAY
As architects become more aware of their role in protecting the natural environment, they begin to view "sustainable design" more broadly. In addition to reducing consumption of fossil fuels, successful "green" architecture also improves comfort for building occupants, protects and repairs its immediate surroundings, and makes a positive contribution to the community. — Published 2003.0430
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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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DESIGN FOR BUSINESS 2002
For each of the last six years, McGraw-Hill's Business Week and Architectural Record magazines have joined forces to honor projects that highlight how architecture can support business goals by improving image and workplace efficiency. These award-winning projects may succeed by making employees happier, by enhancing the experience of the visiting public, or generally easing the interactions between people and the architectural space they inhabit. — Published 2003.0312
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LIBESKIND SCHEME CHOSEN FOR WTC
On February 27, 2003, the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation (LMDC) selected Studio Daniel Libeskind and their widely-applauded design to guide the reconstruction of the World Trade Center site in New York. The "Memory Foundations" submission by the Polish-American architect emerged from a competition lasting many months, involving some of the best known architects in the world, and inspiring a lively, often rancorous, public debate. Although the debating is far from over, there now appears to be a framework from which to develop a long-term reconstruction plan. — Published 2003.0305
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