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Saturday, March 19, 2005

AIA Honor Awards 2005

by ArchitectureWeek

The Jubilee Church in Rome, by Richard Meier & Partners Architects was one of 13 projects to receive a 2005 AIA Honor Award for Outstanding Architecture. Photo: Richard Bryant

Outstanding architecture has once again been given a spotlight with the announcement of the 2005 AIA Honor Awards. With a geographic range from Vancouver to Rome, and a range of types from urban highrises to rural hay barns, these works demonstrate distinctive and imaginative responses to place and function.

Thomas W. Ventulett, III, FAIA, chair of the American Institute of Architects jury spoke about the diversity represented by these award-winning buildings. "The recipient projects varied dramatically in program, complexity, scale, site, and typology," he said. "Yet each presented a sensitive and inventive response to its distinct location and special program. Whether a barn or a great urban library, a house or a beautiful church... each illustrated a spirit and ingenuity that inspires both the user and the viewer." ...

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Posted by V R at 6:31 PM
Edited on: Saturday, March 19, 2005 6:32 PM
Categories: Architecture