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Durham County Main Library: 2020 AIA NC (American Institute of Architects) Honor Award, The Inaugural Freelon Public Architecture Award & NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) Citation (10min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: January 11, 2021
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The Board is hereby requested to recognize the Main Library Project Team for receiving the following awards:
2020 AIA NC Chapter and Section Design Awards- North Carolina Honor Award:
The AIA North Carolina Design and Chapter Awards, held on Friday, October 23rd in an online event, is a statewide awards competition recognizing design that exceeds benchmarks for outstanding architectural design, structural composition, and application of design theory. Over 100 projects were submitted to this year's program and 21 were awarded.
2020 AIA NC Chapter and Section Design Awards- The inaugural Phil Freelon Public Architecture Award: (only one project receives this in the state)
New for 2020, this award will endeavor to encourage, solicit and showcase projects in the public realm that embody the ideals Phil sought to engage with communities and the built environment. The following quote from Phil, should be used as guidance in determining the selection of the nominees.
"I have worked through my career as an architect to create environments that are uplifting, inspiring, and set the tone for sharing knowledge and facilitating cultural exchanges. You see, I believe that the built environment- buildings and landscapes - can and should contribute in a positive way to the lives of everyday people. Beautiful architecture should be accessible to all.' - Phil Freelon, FAIA.
2020 NOMA Phil Freelon Professional Design Awards: Built Category Citation:
The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) concluded their first virtual conference Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, with industry architecture awards, honoring leadership and social, economic, and environmental design...
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