Celebrating community housing with AIA awards
by Carly Midgley | June 2, 2017 9:59 am
[1]Photo © Bill Wright Photography
Exceptional projects were recognized by the American Institute of Architects[2] (AIA) Housing Knowledge Community[3] and Office of the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development[4] (HUD) last month at the 2017 AIA/HUD Secretary Awards[5].
Excellence in Affordable Housing Design
For its focus on both sustainability and cost-effectiveness for seniors in Hayward, California, Monteverde Senior Apartments[6] earned this award. Created by Dahlin Group Architecture Planning[7], the development was located in a hilly area difficult for seniors to navigate, but the multi-tiered site deftly navigated this challenge. Further, it uses photovoltaic (PV) systems to achieve a GreenPoint Rating[8] of 150+, making its 67 units environmentally responsible as well as considerate of age.
Creating Community Connection Award
A two-building complex completed in September after an eight-year planning process was granted this award for its creation of a vibrant community hub. Seattle’s Plaza Roberto Maestas[9] incorporates much more than its two six-story residential buildings might otherwise indicate—in addition to 112 units of affordable housing, it offers retail, office, and community space, as well as public transit options and a bilingual child development center. It was created by:
- Stickney Murphy Romine Architects PLLC[10];
- 7 Directions Architects and Planners[11]; and
- Third Place Design Cooperative[12].
Community-informed Design Award
[13]Photo © Alise O’Brien Photography
This award was granted to a project recognizing the significant needs of its surrounding community: namely, Flance Early Learning Center[14], located in an impoverished neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. Trivers Associates[15] worked with members of the community, volunteers, and private partners to create a diverse facility offering education, daycare, and wellness programs for 164 children. It is also aesthetically appealing, with a perforated metal façade filtering light.
The AIA/HUD Secretary Awards were juried by:
- Katherine Williams, AIA, chair at Fifth Generation Holdings;
- Joe Digrado, AIA, of Danielian Associates;
- Blake Held, AIA, of Blake H. Held Architect PLLC;
- HUD’s Danielle Arigoni; and
- Rachelle Levitt.
- [Image]: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Plaza-Roberto-Maestas2_BillWrightPhotography.jpg
- American Institute of Architects: https://www.aia.org/
- Housing Knowledge Community: https://network.aia.org/hkc/home
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD
- AIA/HUD Secretary Awards: https://www.aia.org/awards/7941-aiahud-secretarys-awards
- Monteverde Senior Apartments: https://www.aia.org/showcases/83681-monteverde-senior-apartments
- Dahlin Group Architecture Planning: http://www.dahlingroup.com/
- GreenPoint Rating: https://www.builditgreen.org/greenpoint-rated
- Plaza Roberto Maestas: https://www.aia.org/showcases/83686-plaza-roberto-maestas-beloved-community
- Stickney Murphy Romine Architects PLLC: http://smrarchitects.com/
- 7 Directions Architects and Planners: http://www.7directionsarchitects.com/
- Third Place Design Cooperative: http://thirdplacedesigncoop.squarespace.com/
- [Image]: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Flance2_credit-Alise-OBrien-Photography.jpg
- Flance Early Learning Center: https://www.aia.org/showcases/83706-flance-early-learning-center
- Trivers Associates: http://trivers.com/
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