AIA New Orleans Design Awards
The 2009 AIA New Orleans Design Awards were held at the Marriott Hotel, Grand Ballroom with over 220 guests in attendance. We are pleased to announce the award of twelve projects, two Honor Awards, and ten Merit Awards, from over 70 entries. Please see the press release below for the winners and winning project images, or click here to download the full pdf version.
For Immediate Release:
February 25, 2009
American Institute of Architects New Orleans Chapter
Announces Recipients of the 2009 Design Awards
New Orleans, LA - February 25, 2009 – The New Orleans Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) announces the recipients of the 2009 Design Awards. Another record-breaking year for entries, twelve were chosen out of over 70 to receive awards of honor and merit.
This year’s awards theme Responsive, Responsible, Timelessreflects AIA New Orleans’ aim to continue raising awareness of the importance of classic architecture and great design. “The purpose of the Design Awards is to recognize and honor great work in the area of architecture. This year the final award determinations were tough, but the jury did a great job selecting winners that represent a spectrum of designs,” said AIA New Orleans Executive Director, Melissa Urcan.
The awards were presided over AIA New Orleans 2009 President Jeffrey Smith, AIA, 2009 Design Awards Chair Michael Piazza, AIA, and featured several prominent keynote speakers including members of the 2009 Design Jury: Jim Evans, AIA; Andrew Vrana, AIA; and Kimberly Hickson, AIA.
Listed below are the winners and their respective categories.
 Award of Honor - Architecture
Bozeman Fish Technology Center
Location: Bozeman, MT
Eskew+Dumez+Ripple
Guidry Beazley Architects
A Joint Venture
Photographer(s): Timothy Hursley
 Award of Honor - Historic Preservation/Adaptive Reuse/Rehabilitation
United States Courthouse
Location: Natchez, MS
Waggonner & Ball
Architects
Photographer(s): Timothy Hursley
 Award of Merit - Divine Detail
The Orange Couch Coffee Shop
Location: New Orleans, LA
AEDS,
Ammar Eloueini
Photographer(s): AEDS Ammar Eloueini and Johnnie Sanders
 Award of Merit - Project Category
J-House
Location: New Orleans, LA
AEDS,
Ammar Eloueini
Photographer(s): AEDS, Ammar Eloueini
 Award of Merit - Interiors
Kenneth’s Hair with Style
Location: New Orleans, LA
bildDESIGN,
Byron Mouton, AIA
Photographer(s): Will Crocker and Emilie Taylor
 Award of Merit - Historic Preservation/Adaptive Reuse/Rehabilitation
Swan Street Residence
Location: New Orleans, LA
bild DESIGN,
Byron Mouton, AIA
Photographer(s): Will Crocker
 Award of Merit - Architecture
Bienville State Office Building
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Eskew+Dumez+Ripple
Washer Hill Lipscomb
A Joint Venture
Photographer(s): Timothy Hursley
Award of Merit - Residential
Private Residence
Location: Metairie, LA
Trapolin Architects,
Peter Trapolin
Photographer(s): Alan Karchmer
 Award of Merit - Residential
URBANbuild.designBUILD, Prototype #3
Location: New Orleans, LA
Byron Mouton, AIA representing Tulane University’s
URBANbuildprogram
Photographer(s): Will Crocker
 Award of Merit - Architecture
Brother Martin High School Roland H. and Macy Patton Meyer; Science and Mathematics Building
Location: New Orleans, LA
Waggonner & Ball Architects
Photographer(s): Alise O’Brien and Niel Alexander
 Award of Merit - Historic Preservation/Adaptive Reuse/Rehabilitation
Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church,
Sanctuary Roof and Steeple Repair
Location: New Orleans, LA
Waggonner & Ball Architects
Photographer(s): Will Crocker
 Award of Merit - Interiors
Arthur Roger Gallery
Location: New Orleans, LA
Wayne Troyer Architects
Photographer(s):Jeff Johnston
In the last three years the Design Awards have quadrupled in size, proving there is a greatly increased interest in attending and participating in this event. We have received over 70 entries for what is certain to be another exciting competition for the Honor and Merit awards.
We would also like to thank the following table sponsors:
Alexander & Sanders Insurance Specialists
Broadmoor
Entergy Thermal, LLC
Eskew+Dumez+Ripple
HMS Architects
Holly & Smith Architects APC
The Lemoine Company, LLC.
MAPP Construction
Mathes Brierre Architects
McGraw-Hill DODGE
Perez, APC
Professional Service Industries, Inc, (PSI)
The Vinyl Institute
Wink Design Group
Woodward Design+Build
2009 Design Awards Program Information:
In order to recognize excellence in Architecture, AIA New Orleans will hold its annual Design Awards program on Friday, February 13, 2009. Each year, AIA New Orleans Design Awards program accomplishes three simple, yet invaluable, goals: celebrate the best of this region’s architecture; recognize achievement in a broad range of architectural work; and inform the public of the breadth and value of architectural practice. AIA New Orleans, a chapter of the American Institute of Architects, is seeking companies like yours to participate in our Annual Design Awards.
AIA New Orleans is proud to honor the architects, clients, and consultants who work together to improve the built environment. This year our theme is “Responsive. Responsible. Timeless.” A responsible design is one that responds to the site and region in which they are placed. This responsibility also extends to producing a great design, and when all elements combine it can result in work that is timeless. AIA New Orleans aims to continue raising awareness of why responsive and responsible architecture and good design are important.
It is clear that it takes the efforts of not only great designers and their teams, but that of great civic leaders, business leaders, and a myriad of individuals working in harmony to achieve important works of architecture. When done well, the result is a sustainable, beautiful, working, healthy built environment that serves the people and planet in which we live.
Click here for a PDF copy of the 2008 Design Award Winners Press Release.
Click here for a PDF copy of the 2007 Design Award Winners Press Release.
Click here for a PDF of the 2006 Design Award Winners Press Release.
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