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Crystal Awards, 2011 Winners

Welcome to the 2011 ASID Crystal Awards

AWARD CATEGORIES

UNDER 15K SQUARE FEET

OVER 15K SQUARE FEET

RESIDENCE OVER 7,000 SQUARE FEET

SINGLE SPACE

MERCHANDISING

RESIDENCE UNDER 3,000 SQUARE FEET

RESIDENCE BETWEEN 3,000 & 7,000 SQUARE FEET

KITCHEN

UNBUILT / NONCOMMISIONED WORK

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Welcome to the 2011 ASID Crystal Awards

HEALTHCAREGrand River Medical Center Office BuildingJENNIFER HENRY & CYNTHIS STEINBRECHER
DAVIS PARTNERSHIP ARCHITECTS, davispartners.comCHALLENGE:To design a hospital addition that implemented the Green Guide for Healthcare and used only local materials, products and vendors.SOLUTION:Create an integrated, multi-use expansion that focuses on a mountain aesthetic and green design practices.DESIGN DETAILS: To create a more corporate look than the
original hospital, the designers used exterior finishes in the interior, such as slate and brick. | To bring more warmth into the spaces, water was used as a concept throughout; a large waterfall was designed at the entry. | Updated finishes were chosen carefully to maintain a cohesive look with the existing finishes.

HOSPITALITYLa Hacienda ClubKIMBERLY TIMMONS \| KINBERLY TIMMONS INTERIORS,ktinteriors.netCHALLENGE:Create a comfortable and intimate clubhouse within a large building while abiding by stringent local energy codes.SOLUTION: Embracing the philosophy of “resort living,” this clubhouse for an active 50+ adult community uses timeless and sustainable design. DESIGN DETAILS: The concept of “modern in the spirit of tradition” pays homage to the rich history and unique landscape of Arizona. \| A warm palette and natural materials give the clubhouse a modern yet timeless appeal. \| Though the building has many functions, the spaces seamlessly flow together by maintaining a consistency in materials, color palette, lighting and furnishings.

SINGLE SPACEWenger, Maker of the Genuine Swiss Army KnifeJENNY WEST | GENSLER,gensler.comCHALLENGE:To create a visually appealing space and brand awareness reusing as much of the historic space as possible, all within an extremely short time frame.SOLUTION: By organizing a group of “trusted advisors” to oversee the project, a sustainable, authentic space was completed in four months.

DESIGN DETAILS: 85% of the existing space was left intact: existing floors, ceiling, and brick and stone walls. | Brand iconography and material translations in conjunction with the store layout and merchandising strategy were used to provide the “map” to script the customer experience of the Wenger legacy story. | A historic hand-painted wall art mural based on vintage Swiss travel posters references the rich history of a legendary brand and utilizes existing architectural conditions.

EDUCATIONALCasey Middle SchoolDENISE POZVEK | RB+B ARCHITECTS, rbbarchitects.comCHALLENGE:Redesign a 600-student middle school to meet LEED Platinum standards while housing its historic 1924 roots.SOLUTION: Saving the original building was cost-prohibitive; however, the designers were able to incorporate some exterior walls and recycle other original materials.

DESIGN DETAILS: Classrooms are grouped in teaching team arrangements around common spaces where student lockers, study/break-out space and teacher planning areas are located. | The three-story classrooms are north facing, allowing maximum daylight into the learning areas with minimal glare. | Wood gym flooring from the demolished building was reused as wall paneling and benches.

UNDER 15K SQUARE FEETSemper Fidelis Memorial Park ChapelCURTIS FENTRESS \| FENTRESS ARCHITECTS,fentressarchitects.comCHALLENGE: Optimize the transparency effect with glass walls while concealing utilities; express the chapel’s natural setting through material choices.SOLUTION: Collaboration with all trades, superior craftsmanship and attention to every detail resulted in a reverent, museum-quality space. DESIGN DETAILS: Transparent glass walls are etched with words expressing the Marine Corps’ time-honored ideals. \| Artfully concealed utility systems create a clean aesthetic. \| Materials such as natural fieldstone, timber, stone and granite speak to the chapel’s natural setting.

OVER 15K SQUARE FEETUnited States Olympic Committee HeadquartersSUSAN KOHUTH \| OZ ARCHITECTURE, ozarch.comCHALLENGE: Create a dynamic, professional environment and incorporate all departments into one facility, all while pursuing LEED Silver status.SOLUTION: Develop work space standards to create consistency in space allocation and utilization; use bold graphics to energize environment. DESIGN DETAILS: Large, visual graphics are used throughout to integrate branding, capture energy and reflect the company’s history. \| Full-wall graphics printed on vinyl are key focal points that bring in vivid colors. \| Finishes throughout provide a clean backdrop allowing the imagery to be the focal point.

RESIDENCE OVER 7,000 SQUARE FEETSloan ResidencePETRA RICHARDS | PETRA RICHARDS INTERIORSCHALLENGE: Build a mountain home and integrate homeowners’ Asian heritage into the design while working around snow, homeowner association covenants and excavating restrictions.SOLUTION: Fit all the client wishes into a modestly-sized house mixing Asian, mountain and modern elements into the new custom home.

DESIGN DETAILS: The designers traveled to Myanmar to collect old and new Asian pieces. | Asian accessories are combined with soft furnishing and fabrics, creating warm and comfortable spaces. | “Mountain” accessories such as large-scale chandeliers and faux-fur throws add a sense of place to this Aspen home.

SINGLE SPACEGreenwood Village RemodelCHER SCHUCK | CS DESIGN, ING., csdesignshomes.comCHALLENGE:To create a sense of two separate spaces and functional storage within one bathroom for two growing boys.SOLUTION: An ingenious “double sink” and creative allocation of storage space; artistic and playful yet timeless design.

DESIGN DETAILS: A cabinet and concrete “trough” sink
centered on a stone wall can be used at the same time from
opposite sides. | Separate, built-in storage keeps personal items organized and clutter at bay. | A double-sided mirror hung from the ceiling eliminates the need for a permanent wall.

MERCHANDISINGColumbine Street Spec HouseJENNIFER MEDOFF | DRAGONFLY DESIGNSCHALLENGE: To merchandise a builder spec home in a creative and colorful way while remaining universal in style;
work with limited resources and a three-week time frame.SOLUTION: Use a warm earth-tone palette, highlighted with
reds, blues and purples, as well as clean-lined furnishings and
interesting accessories.DESIGN DETAILS: Custom finishes, such as a stained glass
window in the wine cellar door and a two-story chandelier in the
foyer, add drama. | Earthy textures of stone, wood and hand-troweled plaster create a rich interior space. | Furnishings were kept neutral with smaller punches of color and arranged to maximize views of structural focal points.

RESIDENCE UNDER 3,000 SQUARE FEETArtful Urban LivingKATE DIXON | HMH ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS, hmhai.comCHALLENGE:To help empty-nesters make the transition from a large suburban home to a simpler urban lifestyle.SOLUTIONS: Design an urban loft that epitomizes organization and careful zoning of space as well as the personality
of the homeowners.

DESIGN DETAILS: Large sliding doors separate the TV room from the main living space; the TV room also serves
as a guest room. | The guest bathroom has a glass sliding door that transforms it from a powder room into a full
bathroom. | The personalities of the spaces range from sculptural and whimsical to formal and orderly.

RESIDENCE BETWEEN 3,000 & 7,000 SQUARE FEETCountry ManorDONNA POCCI \| POCCI DESIGN GROUP, poccidesigngroup.comCHALLENGE: Give an open-concept feel to a dark home with unusable clustered spaces; take advantage of mountain views and daylighting.SOLUTION: Integrate all aspects of the built environment into the surrounding landscape as a single whole.DESIGN DETAILS: Windows, doors, decks and terraces were arranged to take advantage of the evolving landscape and mountain views. \| The kitchen can accommodate catering of large parties yet feels cozy when one or two people are cooking. \| Warm woods and a combination of traditional and antique furnishings create a “country manor” feel.

KITCHENLookout Mountain Kitchen RemodelKELLY PETTYCHALLENGE:Update a kitchen for a young family that hosts both sports-team dinners and intimate adult gatherings.SOLUTION: Design a safer, better functioning U-shaped layout that provides a sense of space and additional prep,
clean-up and storage areas.

DESIGN DETAILS: Contemporary materials, cabinetry and appliances add up to a timeless design that will continue to
function well for a growing family. | A center island with prep sink accommodates multiple cooks. | Large, high-end
appliances, including two dishwashers and a wine cooler, make entertaining a snap.

UNBUILT / NONCOMMISIONED WORKDaVita World Headquarters – Design CompetitionSCOTT RIGSBY & JACK MOUSSEAU
ACQUILANO-LESLIE INC. & MOA ARCHITECTURE
acquilano.com, moaarch.comCHALLENGE:To create an iconic building on an oddly-shaped site, within a strict budget and short time frame.SOLUTION:A well-designed building that supports the physical, psychological and emotional well-being of its team members and the people they serve.DESIGN DETAILS: Sustainable elements include floor-to-ceiling windows that allow for maximum daylight and
rainwater collection to sustain rooftop gardens. | Water features and abundant plant life creates a natural, serene
environment. | Striking architecture speaks to a respected company’s world headquarters.

DESIGN ELEMENTSCrop Production ServicesLYNN COIT | BOX STUDIOS, boxformation.comCHALLENGE:Create a unique millwork piece for a receptionist desk that meets universal design standards, looks weightless and uses sustainable materials.SOLUTION: Design a desk that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing—a statement piece in a large, multifunctional reception space.

DESIGN DETAILS: A rust-colored transaction top draws your eye while giving the desk a pop of color. | Wrought
iron trim accentuates details in the desk and visually links to the light fixtures above. | The desk successfully stands out
as a feature piece and integrates beautifully into the overall design of the grand reception area.

STUDENT DESIGNSèk de lavi, A Haitian OrphanageASHLEY JACOBS | STUDENT, Art Institute of ColoradoCHALLENGE:: “Design something that matters in the world,” is the challenge this young design student accepted from her teacher.SOLUTION: Design a Haitian orphanage that was not only concerned with physical space but also giving the children and people of Haiti a strong sense of life.

DESIGN DETAILS: Regional materials and products were used in all phases of design. | Fun, bright colors as well as recycled art honors Haitian culture. | Garage doors and window walls bring in large amounts of light as well as help with ventilation.

EMERGING DESIGNERSybase, Inc.DANIELLE MEYER \| BOX STUDIOS, boxformation.comCHALLENGE: Provide exceptional design within a limited client budget and tight time frame; test and integrate LEED building standards.SOLUTION: Design an interior space that works with the character of the building and becomes a natural extension of the architecture.DESIGN DETAILS: Traditional materials, such as wood and polished marble, were used in unexpected ways to add interest. \| An organic approach to lighting softens and complements the linear edges, visually and acoustically dividing spaces with distinct functions. \| Modern furnishings and bold colors in upholstery and paint infuse energy into the space.

RENOVATE / REINVENTEnglish CottageDONNA POCCI | POCCI DESIGN GROUP,
poccidesigngroup.comCHALLENGE:: In six-months’ time, renovate a home with
an emphasis on quality, comfort and beauty within a tight budget while the homeowners lived in the house.SOLUTION: Develop a project that doesn’t say “traditional” or “modern,” but expresses the clients’ personalities, European roots and passion for travel.DESIGN DETAILS: All the rooms were redesigned to open onto the new garden terrace. | The overall feel of the décor was updated by adding contemporary accents and modern furnishings and accessories to traditional architecture. | A warm, neutral color palette is used throughout the house, creating a cohesive, open feel.