“The University of Alabama at Birmingham Campus Recreation Center is a multipurpose facility which comprises an enormous number of different sports, leisure and ancillary functions. The design is well integrated into the natural and built environment and very well adapted to the sports and recreational needs of the university students, inviting them to take part in many different sports and social activities. An overall success!”

““Providing 205,000 sf of state-of-the-art research space, the Innovation Center has enabled UK Medical Center to recruit more than 30 new world-class researchers to Kansas. The open flexible laboratory design accommodates alterations and realignments necessary to support modern and successful research programs while fostering a new sense of collaboration among faculty, staff and students. The partnership between KUMC and the design and construction teams resulted in a physically beautiful, modern functional, flexible research facility; at a great cost; on time; and in budget." H. Edward Phillips, Vice Chancellor for Administration, University of Kansas Medical Center”

“This project is well designed and nicely executed. The overall design is solid and open at the same time - appropriate on many levels for an educational facility.”

“The restraint of this building is appreciated, as well as the sophisticated use of brick and excellent use of shade and shadow. The scale of the larger openings juxtaposed against the smaller openings is a nice combination and the wall trellis provides a well-defined walkway and play of shadows.”

“This is a powerful project that addresses the program in a creative way.”

“The drama of the space emanates from the trusses and wood ceiling. Furniture, flooring and lighting are appropriately understated. Opening up the ceiling to expose original steel trusses and wood ceiling deck makes all the difference. Contemporary food buffet also works well with the historic ceiling.”

“This building provides a focal point for students and is successful in accommodating communal functions.”

“This hospital strongly introduces a nice, organic quality to the plan in this traditionally orthogonal building type. The simplicity of the material palette reinforces the elegance of the forms and allows the natural shapes to shine on their own right”

“The spirit of benevolence award commemorates Katherine B. Loker’s heartfelt dedication to California State University, Dominguez Hills by recognizing an individual or organization that has fostered a sense of community, embraced the value of lifelong learning, and enhanced the educational environment at CSUDH, continuing Loker’s important work of envisioning and creating a better future through education.”

“Preservation and adaptive re-use projects are all too often only driven by literal and meticulous preservation of the 'existing.' In this project, the repair of the old and the introduction of the new are juxtaposed with particular skill and beauty. The gossamer and butterfly-like structures of the new acoustical ceiling offers a contemporary pattern and perfect foil to the Byzantine tile and detail of the original building.”

“The respect for the original architecture is clear, and the lightness of the gesture helps to create the soaring feeling in the space. The technology becomes the new ornament in an old ornamented space.”

“...an impressive space with a carefully crafted renovation.”

“Focusing upon functional and visual flexibility, the lighting design operates with simplicity. Exterior luminaries enhance the steeple, dome, rose windows and entries, while reflections from stained glass windows of the dome decorate the acoustic panels in daylight. The theatrical lighting system includes balcony and side archway trusses. Original chandeliers in the upper reception area were restored, supplemented with track lighting, while fluorescent sources illuminate the lower lobby.”

“While the interior reflects functional organization, the exterior expresses the University's desire for a dynamic identity for Parks College, echoing aeronautical forms and the imagery of flight, creating a new centerpiece in campus revitalization.”

“The architects have handled the challenge of a tough wedge-shaped site successfully, the vertical expression of the building is very effective, very artful. We also note the very nice detailing in the interiors and carefully thought-through connection between exterior and interior.”

““Praise for the building’s seamless connection to the original student center and its compelling interior spaces… It’s a tremendous model for other campuses.””

“This clean and nicely done design demonstrates restraint in deference to the existing building, complementing the past.”

“This major response to the campus pedestrian traffic pattern, drove the design concept. The spine is clearly articulated, and provides views into the gymnasium below. The use of contemporary industrial materials is inventive. A great deal of design thought was invested into materiality, and the result fits seamlessly with its surroundings. Quality of light is a major design consideration, with ample opportunities for natural light to penetrate the building”

“Powerful master plan created more for the campus than just the student center. Strong idea to put green space at center of campus to complement the student center development.”

“A very effective re-energization of an existing facility with a dynamic addition. The architectural expression is strong and dramatic. The interior spaces are very well detailed with much thought given to spatial quality.”

“This work has spurred economic development, increased heritage awareness and tourism, revitalized the community, and helped unveil the beauty of the area's rich architectural and cultural heritage...”

“Beautiful facility, recreation and conference/ballroom spaces, outstanding proposal, encompasses traditional rec center features along with new, innovative concepts, uniting multiple usages for shared viewing of recreation.”

“A wonderfully executed, complex project. Nice design continuity between the diverse spectator, athletic & recreational components. The arena and fitness center sit comfortably next to one another, each retaining its own image without sacrificing function or aesthetics.”

“...for its curved and inclined shapes, expressing lightness and brilliance, through long, clear spans.”

“The new entrance and internal circulation welcome natural light and transparency into the facility, enhancing its value as a campus destination...a good solution for a tight site...interior spaces feature exciting and interesting volumes.”

“A well-balanced palette of exterior materials with a strong sculptural quality. Great use of simple materials - spatial flow - soothing yet exciting colors. Very graceful, almost a spiritual quality. Very interesting arrangement of spaces. The play organized around the track works well and creates an interesting focal point.”

“Students and the community are able to interact and connect with this design, while embracing learning opportunities on sustainability.”

“BU's new Fitness and Recreation Center is the product of talent and experience applied with great passion. It's one of the best facilities in the country and fits well architecturally in its urban context. Definitely an award winner.”

“...for its curved and inclined shapes, expressing lightness and brilliance, through long, clear spans.”

“A wonderfully executed, complex project. Nice design continuity between the diverse spectator, athletic & recreational components. The arena and fitness center sit comfortably next to one another, each retaining its own image without sacrificing function or aesthetics.”

“Excellent restoration!...sensitivity to the original design while meeting the program...innovative design in acoustical panels, seating and lighting.”

“A spectacular project...the project team did an outstanding and sensitive job in restoring the fabric of the building while blending old and new components to provide a modern-day facility.”

“Innovative while recognizing its content. Layers of connectedness. Strong, clear concept”

“It's a great use of space that is both versatile and functional. Ramsey Student Center meets a broad range of needs for intercollegiate athletics, student recreation and academic functions.”

“The well-defined concept of the multi-purpose facility for college and community sport is characterized by its vast capacity and versatility. Its clear design as a sports mall permitting a huge variety of activities is marked by effective control of user flows...natural light and an outstanding choice of materials that create a dignified and agreeable atmosphere.”

“A very impressive facility, with some appropriately grand spaces. For such a complex program, the organization is quite clear and understandable.”

“The sports and leisure center has given Texas Christian University an invigorating range of activities that enriches campus life enormously - not only for students and users, but also from the point of view of the university itself. Its transparency is an invitation to enter and explore the materials employed, the building and room volumes, and hence the use of energy, are extremely beneficial. Its high design quality can be seen from the many fine solutions that have been found for the various user groups and traffic flows.”

“...a clever and exotic addition to the campus, the building's form clearly communicates the notion of movement and the varied uses of materials, such as copper, visually unite the new and existing structures”

“This bold transformation takes great advantage of its context. The new entry and exercise pavilion set the tone for a remarkable evolution of the existing facility. The large, oval volume is dynamic, open, and inviting. It's easy to see how this new form and the activities it contains have inspired greater student participation and connectivity to the campus.”

“...working with a very restrictive existing building on top of a hill, the design team opened up the plan by stacking program spaces on three levels, while providing the visitor and student with panoramic views of the campus...Most attractive are the volume and shape of spaces, the interaction between these spaces and the exposure of these activities to the outside...”

“An exceptional job in site location, interior finishes and optimizing visual accessibility. This approach expands the definition of campus recreation on campus—promoting a sense of place as well as activity. The achievement of LEED Silver certification is commendable”

“Beautiful combination of materials inside and out”

“Exceptional Attention to Detail and Program Elements”

“A lace-like structure, in a gothic revival of steel.”

“The application of structural steel to the arches on this project is a religious experience. Awesome!”