“The planar effect of the glass & lattice surfaces will dance in the sunlight, creating a forever changing show for all of Buffalo to experience. Just as Manhattan has the Empire State Building as its iconic skyscraper image, Buffalo, too, will have this tower as a reflection of its “rise” once again—a symbol that will impact and define the Buffalo skyline for the next 50 years. ”

“Blade-like glulam arches combined with an ingenious, high profile and daring use of a timber resource currently under threat.”

“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.”

““Excellent examples of reuse and renovation with flexible design considerations and environmental sustainability." "A handsome, even elegant execution that feels rich and polished. Impressive in that it can be adjusted to fit different needs, including set-up of an appropriate acoustical system and stage that allows for flexibility.” ”

“An ethereal projection for the future of Buffalo, a play of heights among the building towers, this is a visionary project for the city, and a symbol of optimism!”

“Considered a "Learning Village," this project combines classrooms, multimedia, and office space organized along a sizable front corridor that results in a highly interactive space. We were taken by the amount of daylight that enters into all of the spaces by way of public areas. There are ample opportunities for chance meetings of student to students, student to teacher, and teacher to teacher as they move through the handsome variety of interior spaces that act like urban pathways.”

“A provocative combination of innovative technology and innovative facade, reflecting the technological purpose of the building.”

“In looking for the answer regarding how to design an urban detention facility that holds its own amid a growing vibrant city core, this facility is it. There are few obvious indicators of its function from the outside. It has an unusual window screening approach, making it very interesting to study.”

“The alternating levels of balconies and curtain walls create different planes that provide relief from the facade. These well-resolved interactions between volumes allow for the integration of a natural, organic feel to the forms that match the project’s intent to bring gardens up throughout the building.”

“...the project demonstrates innovative design that is conducive to group learning activities in an attractive setting. The essential awareness and celebration of therapy is the centerpiece of this project. The mission and purpose of the hand center is made highly visible through a simple concept which groups the therapy in a two-story gallery.”

“For a public building, very nice transparent form, security not compromised. Good for Buffalo, nice recognition to the city.”

“A very interesting set of ideas captured through a compelling presentation. A project which clearly engages in the design details of the human experience.”

“The bold iconic device of the helipad accentuates the centeredness and the entry as an active 'hub'. The 'flowing' form of the addition emphasizes the bend in the river and actually creates pleasant-non-institutional spaces on the inside. The building’s circulation system has a poetic quality that avoids the ‘rabbit warren’ planning that often is found in hospitals.”

“An efficient and functionally innovative solution to a difficult problem. The organization of three modes of arrival vertically along a strong entry axis knits together the existing hospital and adjacent parking garage, creating an occupied edge along the riverfront. These stacked entries clarify wayfinding, pulling together three entry points into one conceptual idea.”

“A remarkable transformation – excellent use of natural lighting; strong integration of exterior and interior.”

“Would be a great high school to attend.”

“...A successful creation of an easily recognizable entry and identity for the Hospital, with plans that demonstrate sensible and understandable solutions to what was obviously a very complex problem.”

“...natural materials and a thoughtful plan configuration (i.e. curving corridors) combine to create a child-friendly, non-institutional feeling for a large school. Special mention is made of the auditorium interior, with quality and ambiance more typical of a professional theater than a school.”

“Beautiful lighting and material selections. Location and culture well-represented. A well-thought out concept throughout...wonderful connection of spaces.”

“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”

““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”

“Very creative! A beautiful space - well thought out, with great lighting and excellent planning of balcony and stage location.”

“This project has an interesting plan that helps to form a bright, pleasant interior.”

“Very special; impressive architecturally. Beautiful use of glazing for daylight, with interior finishes enhancing the architecture.”

“This is a state-of-the-art mental health program where patient dignity is important in psychiatric treatment. The design . . . does an absolutely fantastic job of taking a half-million square feet into a residential scale. ”

“A conscientious design for a program type much in need of conscientious designers. The overall plan is clearly organized and offers a desirable variety of well-lit collective and semi-private spaces. The dining areas are particularly successful. Material palette mitigates the institutional character typical of the building type. ”

“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.”

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

“Blade-like glulam arches combined with an ingenious, high profile and daring use of a timber resource currently under threat.”

“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”

“This is without a doubt the best healing environment. Beginning with the brilliant plan, the architect has created a series of unique, flexible, social spaces. This is a unique healthcare facility designed atop a major urban teaching hospital in which the beautiful space, exceptional accommodation of privacy, and support of patients' ongoing family and business interaction reflects a healing environment rather than a traditional hospital unit ... it works.”

“A beautiful addition to an existing 1950s box building, the new curvilinear form completely transforms the previous scale of the site by creating a low-rise building that literally wraps itself around existing trees and brings the scale of the entry down to the pedestrian. The building form seems consistent with the intention of the program to ‘foster interaction across disciplines’—it literally turns in on itself to allow for cross views from one space to another.”

“This clearly deserved a “best in show” designation, the basic order of three separate yet integrated entities is beautifully conceived and credibly realized. The building has a strongly modern character and the exterior forms elegantly manifest both the interior spatial order and the intelligent modulation of daylight, the play of openings on the curved façade, seemingly whimsical at first, is highly disciplined yet still delightful.”

“Bringingso much light into the building is an attempt to make this building more than a wrapper around technology. For a place where most patients don’t want to go, especially in the dark, this is an inviting building. ”

“... the tower has a beautiful sculptural form, displaying a contemporary interweaving of disparate strands. The effect is reminiscent of delicate bamboo scaffolding.”

“This thoughtful design recognizes that medical centers need to provide state-of-the-art care in an environment that is also nurturing and human-centered. The location of public spaces and corridors along the perimeter walls and abundant use of natural light leads to intuitive wayfinding—maintaining a sense of connection to the outside that is so often missing in large medical complexes. The public spaces are comfortable and the medical areas are both human-scale and models of medical efficiency.”

“The project reflects a caring and compassionate environment that blends well into the naturally wooded site. It gives patients and their families a sense of warmth and personal peace not possible in most sterile environments.”

“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.”

“...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.”

“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.”

“The intent of the Center for Advanced Medicine is to consider the patient's needs first. Instead of moving the ambulatory patient to various centralized functions, services are decentralized to achieve the patient first—an approach that addresses the goals of operational efficiency and convenience.”

“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.”

“...nice departure from the warehouse syndrome prevalent in this building type...It's a very big building, but well organized and scaled, especially the courtyard as the focal point. It pulls the plan together horizontally and vertically, combining different stairs and circulation to the upper and lower levels. The use of daylighting makes it a pleasant place to hang out. It's definitely one of my favorite projects.”

“...Exceptional...A solid urban solution!...Great interiors... Appears to be an excellent site fit!”

“Well-detailed inside and out. A very impactful renovation and addition.”

“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.”

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

“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 straightforward solution that uses the repetitive forms to achieve an elegant composition. Rather than use architecture to decorate utility, the designer turns the process around, making a virtue of this direct expression of function.”

“Through design innovations such as the ceiling light shows, the healing environment of the HSCT Unit gently and playfully gives the children back some of the feelings of control and self-expression that they gave up along the way. In so doing, like all truly healing environments, it coaxes them back to the land of well-being.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“...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...”

“Beautiful combination of materials inside and out”

“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”

“Creative design for the structural system and building envelope, combined with attention to environmental sustainability, create a landmark building with an important community purpose: translating research into effective vaccines and therapeutics.”

“The masonry provides a strong base and contrast to the fluted glass façade elements, which expertly brings filtered natural light to the interiors. The overall project is a crisp, cool, contemporary facility that is nicely detailed. ”

“The “ship in a bottle” design and construction reclaimed a long abandoned power plant and brownfield site as a modern, environmentally sensitive office building in a renovated historic skin.”