Design Awards at AIA New Hampshire

2010 Program

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The AIANH Excellence in Architecture Awards Program was instituted in 1983 for the purpose of providing public and professional recognition for architectural projects of design excellence by New Hampshire architects. Each entry is judged on the following criteria: overall design excellence including aesthetics, clarity, creativity, appropriate functionality, sustainability, building performance, and appropriateness with regard to fulfilling the client's program. Scroll below to see the 2009 results.

Other Awards Programs:
Now Available: AIA New England 2009 Design Awards CFE
The Clint Sheerr Award for Excellence in New Hampshire Architecture
25-year award
Intern/YA Competition

2009 Program

For the 2009 program, projects completed since 1998 were eligible for submission. See winning submissions below.

On View Now:
AIANH Excellence in Architecture Design Awards Exhibit: The 2009 winners, plus all other submissions, are on exhibit during June at the Lebanon City Hall, 51 No. Park St., Lebanon. Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

2009 Design Awards

Honor Award
Lakeside Library, Squam Lake, NH

Architect:
Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, Inc. , Boston, MA.

Contractor:
Garret B. Rowe

Photographer:
Greg Premru

Jurors Comments: This is a wonderful, inventive project, and it takes risks. The proportions are excellent. The sequence of movement throughout has been carefully thought about. There are historic elements, but they are used in a clearly modern building. The floor plan is clear and simple, and the stairway is just beautiful. The whole thing has a jewel box feel. The form and detailing are exquisite. What an amazing object!

Honor Award
Tilton Academic Building, Tilton School, Tilton, NH

Architect:
Scott Simons Architects of Portland, ME

General Contractors:
Milestone Engineering and Construction

Photographer:
Justin Van Soest

Juror Comments: This project is a well executed modern interpretation of historical typology. The design is clean and crisply detailed inside and out. A contemporary structure, yet it is in harmony with the buildings near it. Good use of natural light. It feels very open. There is an elegant pallet of durable materials that contribute to the clean, modern look. We like the way it takes an object building and makes an academic space in front.

Honor Award
Currier Museum of Art expansion, Manchester, NH

Architect:
Ann Beha Architects, Boston, MA

Contracter:
Harvey Construction Corp. of NH

Landscape Architects:
Richard Burck Associates

Photographer:
Jonathan Hillyer Photography, Inc.

Juror Comments: Strong architectural principles were used in this project: elevation, section, plan, solid vs. void, daylighting in bold moves. At the same time it uses a strong international language. It is a sensitively done addition, solving a difficult problem. The interior is very successful, and we like the entrance. The auditorium space is very nice, and the way light was brought in is every successful. The building celebrates both art and architecture.

Merit Award
The Dublin Lake Club: Addition, Renovations, Restoration,
Dublin, NH

Architect:
Richard M. Monahon, Jr. AIA Architects, Peterborough, NH.

Construction Manager:
Hutter Construction

Photographer:
Duffy Monahon

Juror Comments: This is a lovely small project. Everything the architect did supported the good parts of the original building and nothing detracted. They took a broken club house and whipped it into shape and without a big budget. It is beautifully integrated and detailed, and the structural improvements are sensitive to the integrity of an historic building. Very honest, very purposeful.

Merit Award
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH

Architect:
TMS Architects, Portsmouth, NH

General Contractors:
DeStefano and Associates

Photographer:
Dan Gair

Juror Comments: The architect did a good job of maintaining the best of the structure. The design shows inventiveness in creating space. The experiential design is good. It shows a good sense of what to keep, what to improve, and sensitivity to historic details. Restoring a theatre is a commendable project. This is in the tradition of classic theaters but addresses a current, real history, not a faux history. It is fun.

Merit Award for Unbuilt Architecture
The Old Man of the Mountain Legacy Memorial

Architect:
Francis D. Treves AIA, Francis D. Treves Architect LLC, Princeton, NJ

Juror Comments: This is a very interesting, creative concept—a thoroughly investigated and carefully designed intellectual piece. The idea of putting people inside the structure to look out is original and deals with what the stone face is now... in people’s memory. It is not trying to put the past back, but helps one understand it. We are not in a position to, nor do we want to, comment on its appropriateness as a real project, but the idea represents a new way of thinking and helps to continue the dialogue about memorializing the site. This is a clear, iconic, strong presentation and very well drawn.

People's Choice Awards: Residential

Zahr Home, Holderness, NH

Architect:
Samyn-D'Elia Architects PA

Photographer:
Joseph St. Pierre

People's Choice Awards: Commercial

Currier Museum Expansion, Manchester, NH

Architect:
Ann Beha Architects

Photographer:
Jonathan Hillyer Photography, Inc.

Honorary MembershipsJ.D Colcord: For his pivotal role in implementing the design and construction of the Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen, New Hampshire, and for his recognition of the importance of good design and energy efficiency in improving the quality of life of New Hampshire’s elderly.

Kate Hartnett: For her outstanding dedication, passion, and success in leading the design and construction professions to focus on reducing the ecological footprint of the built environment; for her vision in founding The Jordan Institute; for her contribution to five successful Integrated Design/Integrated Development Conferences; for her work as a consultant on sustainable, low-impact projects in the State; and for her integral participation in the New Hampshire AIA150 initiative and the organization and direction of its College Brook Restoration Workgroup.

2009 Awards for Outstanding ServiceChris Carley AIA, for his exceptional service to our Chapter on the Board of Directors; for serving as its treasurer and guiding the financial health of the chapter; for his legislative work and his contributions to the Public Relations committee; and for asking probing questions and playing the devil’s advocate, all with intelligence and humor.

Sonya Misiaszek AIA, for her exceptional service to our Chapter on the Board of Directors; for her enthusiasm, organization, and outstanding attention to details and ability to follow through; for her guidance and leadership of the newly formed New Hampshire Architecture Foundation; and for her distinguished commitment to the profession and the welfare of our communities.

Bill Schoonmaker AIA, for his exceptional service to the Chapter: as Master of Ceremonies at the AIANH Awards Banquet for more years than we can count, always keeping us entertained, yet on task; for his past service as NH Forum editor and as past-president of the Chapter; for his continued support for Chapter activities; and as a willing volunteer, adding his enthusiasm, knowledge, humor, and spirit to many of our initiatives, most recently as leader of the Midnight Oil AIA150 Design Team.

AIANH 2009 Design Awards Jury
Grace N. Chiang AIA
Principal, Holt Architects, PC, Ithaca, NY

Anton Christiansen AIA, LEED AP
Principal Associate, Holt Architects, PC, Ithaca, NY

Andrew Magré
Associate University Architect, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY