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n e w h a v e n b i z . c o m J a n u a r y / F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 9 | n e w h a v e n B I Z 29 FOCUS: Professional Services Slover Library, Norfolk, Va. Newman Architects, New Haven Jury comments: is project is a skilled restoration of an existing library combined with a perfectly scaled, elegantly designed addition. e new addition connects to the historical building in a respectful, unobtrusive manner allowing the historical fabric a prominent place in the composition. e beautifully designed interiors of the addition, with a rich material pal- ette, combine with the elegantly restored façade of the existing structure to provide an interesting juxtaposition heightening the beauty of each. De- spite employing a very different language from the historical structure, the massing and material palette of the addition combine in an unexpected but harmonious way. Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, New Haven Jury comments: is project provides an interesting, horizontal juxtaposition to the adjacent Salesforce Tower. e rooop park gives back to the city 5.4 acres of green space and provides a beautiful platform as viewed from the adjacent Salesforce tower. e undulating, floating façade is beautifully detailed. e light- filled interiors are skillfully detailed for such a large project. is project gives back to the city on many levels. Salesforce Tower, San Francisco Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, New Haven Jury comments: e tapered tower is a beautiful addition to the San Francisco skyline, especially at night. e curved corners and integrated sunshades add depth and texture to the tapered massing. e park at the base of the building provides an unexpected amenity to the project. is project is handled with great skill on all levels. • Devon Energy Center, Oklahoma City Pickard Chilton, New Haven Jury comments: is is a large, complex project that is handled with incredible deness. While the faceted tower dominates the skyline in stunning fashion, the six-story en- trance rotunda is the jewel of the composition. A six-story linear wing is connected to the rotunda and provides a low, linear element juxtaposed to the tower. A performing arts center becomes a sculptural piece in the garden, appropriately employing a different architectural language. e exterior and interior detailing and finishes are executed with great skill and are consistent throughout the entire project. • Snyder Sanctuary, Boca Raton, Fla. Newman Architects, New Haven Jury comments: e challenge of creating a building for non-denominational worship as well as other spiritual programs can- not be underestimated. is jewel-like project uses over-sized white "slabs" that appear to lean gently on each other, folding and angling as needed to form a communing whole. e form of the building is itself a metaphor for intercon- nection, place-making and the idea of making a whole from pieces. • Loft Building for the Arts, Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Alexandria, Va. Turner Brooks Architect, New Haven Jury comments: I admired how much was achieved with minimal means on this inviting building for the arts. e angled, flowing wrap- around porch, big windows into the theater space, and colorful palette give this project a quirky flair, and gives the school it sits within a positive focal point on their campus. • Wellness Center, Houston, Tex. Pickard Chilton, New Haven Jury comments: is project provides open, light filled spaces that are designed for fit- ness activities. e finishes, high ceilinged spaces and extraordinary amount of light penetrating these spaces elevate this facility far beyond the "gym." A monumental interior stair connects the levels and anchors a three-story atrium with the goal of fostering exercise through the use of these stairs. e massing and spatial layout are well organized. e glass facades are animated with projecting fins and horizontal shading elements. A beautifully detailed "brise soleil" provides additional solar shading and strength- ens the composition. • Cold Spring School Community Building, New Haven Turner Brooks Architect, New Haven Jury comments: is multi-purpose sin- gle-volume structure takes on its corner site with a clever pinch. e pinch increases the corner's dynamism, opening up the opportunity for the architect to make play at the entrance. e result is a wonderful composition with simple rich materials and thoughtful detailing that announces the mission of the building as a place of community and exchange. n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 M E R I T AWA R D S 4 5 6 7 8

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