December 8, 2019 SPECIAL SECTION
2019
AIA NEBRASKA DESIGN AWARDS HONORING EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE
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Saluting the best in architecture AIA Nebraska honorees represent excellence in design and livability in our buildings and communities Special for the American Institute of Architects, Nebraska Chapter AIA Nebraska, a chapter of the American Institute of Architects, announced its 2019 design award winners at its Excellence in Design Gala, Nov. 8, at the Assemblage Gallery in Lincoln. Four Honor Awards, three Merit Awards and four Citation Awards were given from 82 submissions by Nebraska architects. Jury members, from Portland, Oregon, were Carrie Strickland, FAIA, jury chair, Works Progress Architecture; Brian Cavanaugh, AIA, Architecture Building Culture; and Amy Donahue, AIA, BORA. Additionally, AIA Nebraska invited the public to cast ballots online for its favorite entries in the People’s Choice category. Seven winners emerged. The Excellence in Design program is an annual event for Nebraska architects who submit built and unbuilt projects for consideration in the categories of Architecture, Interior Architecture, Unbuilt, Details and Masonry. In addition, there are Unbuilt Design and Architectural Detail categories for emerging architects and architecture students. Projects are judged on a variety of criteria, including originality, extended use attributes, sustainability, budget and use of environmental surroundings. AIA Nebraska, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, supports architects in fulfilling their commitment to excellence in design and livability in our buildings and communities. Further information on this year’s design winners and past winners can be found at www.aia.org/nebraska.
COURTESY OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, NEBRASKA CHAPTER
AIA NEBRASKA BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Vanessa Schutte, AIA DLR Group President-Elect Michael Sinclair, AIA Schemmer Secretary Dan Grasso, AIA Sinclair Hille Architects Treasurer Michael Alley, AIA Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture
Past President Jeff Monzu, AIA Leo A Daly Director Matthew DeBoer, AIA HDR Director Troy Keilig, AIA CMBA Architects Associate Director Codah Gatewood, Associate AIA Studio951
Associate Director Emily Roesler, Associate AIA DLR Group AIA Lincoln President Scott Shiffermiller, AIA DLR Group AIA Omaha President Matt Stoffel, AIA HDR AIA Western Nebraska President Josh Silvers, AIA Wilkins Architecture Design Planning, LLC
AIAS President Craig Findlay, AIAS AIAS Nebraska Executive Director Sara Kay, Honorary AIA AIA Nebraska Government Affairs Representative Lowell Berg, AIA The Clark Enersen Partners University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Architecture Representative Dean Katherine Ankerson, AIA
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Preservation of landmarks earns Dan Worth coveted AIA Nebraska Gold Medal AIA Nebraska gave its highest individual honor in 2019 to Dan Worth, FAIA, principal with BVH Architecture in Lincoln, for distinguished work in historic preservation. Worth, winner of the Harry F. Cunningham Gold Medal for Architectural Excellence in Nebraska, has more than 240 historic preservation projects with the National Park Service to his credit. Dan Worth They include the St. Louis Gateway Arch, the Harry S Truman House in Missouri, the William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace in Arkansas and the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota, just to name a few. Perhaps most notable in Nebraska is the exterior restoration of the State Capitol, for which Worth developed a unique scientific approach to uncovering and remediating damage to the limestone facade.
Worth’s efforts also have resulted in the restoration of other notable Nebraska landmarks such as the National Willa Cather Center in Red Cloud, the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer in Grand Island, Arbor Lodge State Historical Park in Nebraska City, the William Jennings Bryan House in Lincoln and the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center in Chadron. AIA Nebraska also recognized Lowell Berg, AIA, of Lincoln, for his service as AIA Nebraska State Government representative for 13 years, in addition to two terms as AIA Nebraska president. Berg was hailed as an exceptional leader and advocate for government affairs issues Lowell Berg impacting the architecture profession in Nebraska. He is a part-time senior principal at The Clark Enersen Partners, after 29 years as the firm’s president.
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Jackson-Jackson & Associates, Inc.
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COURTESY OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, NEBRASKA CHAPTER
Dan Worth won the 2019 AIA Nebraska Cunningham Gold Medal for more than 240 preservation projects of national landmarks, such as Gateway Arch in St. Louis, left, the Harry S Truman Home in Independence, Missouri, right, and the Stuhr Museum in Grand Island, opposite page.
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AIA NEBRASKA EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN AWARDS HONOR WINNERS
ARCHITECTURE Firm Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture Entry Norfolk Public Library Location Norfolk, Nebraska Owner City of Norfolk Photographer Corey Gaffer Photography
Summary Elevated roof lines and large glass transparencies increase visibility and are a beacon to the community. A welcoming entrance increases visibility, wayfinding and security. Large expansive windows invite natural light deep into all areas of the library, offering views of nature and showcasing library activities to passers-by. Interior finishes and details complement the exterior. Contrasting dark brick, white walls and warm woods create visual interest and offer a timeless palette. Accent colors are kept to a minimum in adult spaces while primary accents punctuate the children and youth areas. Jury comments The diagram and concept hold together nicely across in the exterior and interior. The brick panels at the perimeter create a pattern of open-and-close and the glass panels highlight a delicate structure. There are strong patterns in the special diagrams and structure that hold the project together nicely.
ARCHITECTURE Firm HDR Entry Strauss Performing Arts Center Location Omaha Owner University of Nebraska at Omaha School of Music Photographer Dan Schwalm
Summary Completed circa 1973, the existing performing arts center facility houses UNO’s School of Music. The facility includes classrooms, practice rooms, teaching studios and a 460-seat concert hall. The addition and renovation reestablish the building as a proper collegiate facility for the school’s program. A two-story, 100-seat, ground-level recital hall with a glass-backed stage is oriented toward a pedestrian spine providing a unique perspective for audience, performers and passers-by. Additionally, glazed openings in the studio and lounge spaces put the internal activity on display, allowing the school of music to call out to the larger community as activities are pushed to the perimeter. Jury comments The architectural massing elevates volumetrically; the masonry is lifted in a playful move that contradicts the typical weighty expression of brick. The auditorium space is modest but capitalizes on the views through the performance stage and again, using masonry in an unexpected way to create interest and acoustical variation within the space. 0000095342-01
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INTERIORS Firms Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture, HGA Entry Countryside Community Church Location Omaha Owner Countryside Community Church Photographer Corey Gaffer Photography
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Summary The project united a Jewish synagogue, a Christian church, an Islamic mosque and an interfaith center on a 38-acre campus in the suburbs of Omaha. The church is the third installment on the campus and completes the triangle of buildings, all of which boast unique designs that complement one another through orientation and materiality. The building itself is designed to foster a holistic environment with spaces, like the sanctuary and chapel, dedicated to worship, and other spaces, like the activity center and nursery, dedicated to community. The design was driven by the client’s aspiration to be one of the “greenest churches in the country.” This led to the use of natural materials, high-performing building systems, enhanced envelope insulation, plenty of opportunities for natural light and a solar-ready infrastructure. Jury comments This project stood out in this category. We appreciated the clear datums carried throughout the space with the change in material. The main central space is well-executed and the careful integration of the stair’s engagement with the curving mass is a clear and impressive concept.
ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL Firm BVH Architecture Entry The Nature Conservancy/Niobrara River Valley Preserve Location Johnstown, Nebraska Owner The Nature Conservancy, Nebraska Chapter Photographer AJ Brown
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Summary The Nature Conservancy’s 56,000-acre Niobrara Valley Preserve is one of the largest conservancy preserves in the U.S. and a model for grassland management using bison, cattle and fire. The project is designed to amplify the natural environment through sustainable methods and nuanced material choices. Sourced on-site from overgrowth, cedar siding is charred using an ancient Japanese technique to provide durability and resistance to insects. Corten steel will oxidize, providing an ever-changing dynamic facade. Jury comments We love the steel louver detail. It caught our eye, first, for its exterior texture. It is an honor-worthy detail in its fabrication technique, in its portability and its install. A detail that can sometimes result in a heavy-handed end product, this louver system maintains a lightness and elevates the visual experience from the interior.
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2019 AIA NEBRASKA EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN AWARDS MERIT WINNERS ARCHITECTURE Firm TACKarchitects Entry Sunset Hills Elementary School Location Omaha Owner Sunset Hills Elementary School, Westside Community Schools Photographer Tom Kessler Summary The design team proceeded with a goal of creating an elementary school ready for the technology and learning needs of today’s students, while maintaining the feel of a small neighborhood school within the city. Through subtle use of color, areas within the building are easily identified by young students unable to read. Corridor spaces are activated with bright colors, and large learning areas outside the classroom allow students to engage with each other in all areas of the building. Views to the exterior are celebrated with large expanses of glass in public spaces, while windows in classrooms allow for daylight to enhance the student learning experience. Jury comments This project is commendable in its approach to restraint and resources. The simple pallet creates an easy flow in the common areas, and clever deploying of the constellation of small windows in the gymnasium creates a playful effect on the interior and a strong visual interest on the exterior.
ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL
Firm Archi + etc., LLC Entry Natural Illumination Location Council Bluffs Owner Rasmussen Mechanical Services
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE Firm TACKarchitects Entry Dvorak Law Group Location Omaha Owner David Dvorak
UNBUILT ARCHITECTURE Firm RDG Planning & Design Entry Clemson — Early Childhood Education Center Location Clemson, South Carolina Owner Clemson University
ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL Firm RDG Planning & Design Entry First National Bank Location Fort Collins, Colorado Owner First National Bank of Omaha
MASONRY Firm HDR Entry Strauss Performing Arts Center Location Omaha Owner University of Nebraska Omaha School of Music
EMERGING ARCHITECTS ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL Emerging Professional Ross Miller, Associate AIA Entry AIA Recognition: Trophy Series 2.0 Owner AIA Western Mountain Region
EMERGING ARCHITECTS UNBUILT jazz history and its namesake — local music impresario Jimmy Jewell — The Jewell seeks to create a unique experiential environment while maintaining premium acoustics. The sequence of arrival to the venue prepares the patron for an intimate acoustic and visual experience. An absorptive velour curtain follows the sloped entrance corridor, past blue-tinted floor to ceiling photo murals of historic jazz icons, then rounding the corner provides a first, striking glimpse of the stage. Undulating peaks and valleys of walnut veneer plywood are formed in a jewel-cut geometric pattern, diffusing and scattering sound from the stage. With fanned seating on three sides and tables placed in close proximity to the stage for increased intimacy, patrons feel part of the show. Jury comments This jazz club renovation was a fun project to review. The project ties together the original owner’s surname and creates a recognizable concept that becomes the backdrop for performances. We were drawn to the faceted
detail of the wood acoustic treatment at the stage. This detail stood out as thoughtful and well-crafted.
Student Hannah Schafers Entry The Cloud House Location Schuyler, Nebraska
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Firm HDR Entry The Jewell Location Omaha Owner McKenna Group Productions Photographer Dan Schwalm Summary Paying homage to Omaha’s rich
The Nebraska Chapter of the American Institute of Architects invited the general public to pick its favorites from a select field of entrants in the 2019 People’s Choice category. These winners emerged in the online voting.
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INTERIORS Firm Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture Entry Core Bank Corporate Headquarters Location Omaha Owner Core Bank Corporate Photographer Corey Gaffer Photography Summary A showstopping office building in the suburbs. The project amplifies the company’s brand identity — strength and integrity — through an honest material palette and a simplified form. The bank’s new headquarters was designed in response to the company’s revitalized brand identity; a sleek and minimalist black-and-white logo package and a refreshed commitment to sustainability. The building’s location on the site allows for optimal solar orientation and an infusion of natural light throughout. A weathered zinc shawl floats above an all-glass base, while the interior features a double-height lobby with white oak accents, highlighted by a steel plate stair cantilevered from a velvet, exposed concrete cast-in-place core. Jury comments We really enjoyed the interiors of this project. The refined palette and the material interactions are nicely composed. The contrast between the slick dark materials and the raw concrete highlights both beautifully. The main stair, with its straight ascent along the wall, creates a strong backdrop to the front entry and desk.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS
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2019 AIA NEBRASKA EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN AWARDS CITATION WINNERS
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Firm design otherwise. Entry Plywood House Location Lincoln Owner Withheld at owner’s request Photographer Michael Harpster Summary The Plywood House is a renovation of a finished attic space within a single-family home originally built in 1912. The design transforms a series of uninhabitable spaces created by the home’s sloped ceilings and irregular floor plan geometries into custom storage and display elements. The design attempts to foreground this previously underutilized space by highlighting the unique aesthetic character of each new infill element. Aspen veneer plywood serves as the primary material throughout the project but is detailed in disparate ways in order to realize distinct aesthetic effects. Jury comments This little house project exhibits incredible constraint in plan and in palette. Each element is carefully placed within the light-filled, clean volume. The stair and headboard have a dialogue in their texture and color that provide a subtle contrast to the white surfaces.
Firm HDR Entry Alley [RE]THINK Location Omaha Owner Highland South/Indian Hills Neighborhood Association Summary A pilot project for the National Parks Service-Healthy People Healthy Parks Initiative, Alley [RE]THINK seeks to bring active and healthy outdoor spaces to innercity neighborhoods throughout the country. The project is located in Omaha’s diverse and culturally rich inner-city suburban neighborhood of Indian Hills. Understanding the positive benefits of natural areas, and healthy environments, Alley [RE]THINK brings active and healthy living through revitalization of currently abandoned alleys. The alley space is thought of in terms of public park, gathering space, bike trails and learning zones. Incorporating permeable pavement, rain-water retention systems, native plants and railroad tie material throughout, the neighborhood will have a diverse opportunity to learn, and be connected to the environment and history of the place. Jury comments This conceptual approach attempts, with success, to create a collection of linked community spaces that can act as a stand-in for the more traditional park open spaces. We mostly appreciated the impact that this project can have with minimal built forms and limited resources. The varied nature of the opportunities could mean that residents get to direct what activities take place within the space.
Firm HDR Entry Strauss Performing Arts Center Location Omaha Owner University of Nebraska at Omaha School of Music Photographer Dan Schwalm Summary Forty-five years after the initial project, the addition completes the plan horizontally and breaks into the sky vertically with a four-story structure. A simple volume modulated by internal function quietly relates to the surrounding structures by datum, proportion and composition. Jury comments The architectural massing elevates volumetrically; the masonry is lifted in a playful move that contradicts the typical weighty expression of brick. The auditorium space is modest but capitalizes on the views past the performance stage and again, using masonry in an unexpected way to create interest and acoustical variation within the space.
EMERGING ARCHITECTS UNBUILT ARCHITECTURE Student Hannah Schafers Entry The Cloud House Location Schuyler, Nebraska Summary Children occupy space in uncommon ways; attempting to inhabit a space that is atmospherically, tangibly and materialistically different from the everyday norm. This project investigates the relationship of mundane (typical housing program) and whimsical (programmatically a retreat space) in domestic architecture. The reimagined type of domesticity explores a sensual and experience-based approach to create an atmospheric, unique space. Jury comments We enjoyed reviewing this project. The concept highlights a contrast between the mundane spaces of everyday living and the more relaxed or “whimsical” spaces that exist within the lofty spaces above. The presentation is very clear; something that is critical to demonstrate conceptual ideas.
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Celebrating our 2019 AIA Nebraska and AIA Central States Excellence in Design Award Winners
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