Through a comprehensive planning and design effort, the design team transformed the 58-acre site into a living museum and world-class cultural destination. A visitor center, farm, shaded walkways, exhibition galleries, signage, and multimedia have been carefully designed to fit within the existing ruins to welcome and educate the public. The design team did a great job creating accessible walkways that integrate into the archaeological fabric, while providing contemporary structures that don’t disrupt the history of At-Turaif, notably by raising the walkways onto columns to hide the cabling. The design team was mindful of their impact and showed great attention to detail regarding the stabilization and reconstruction. The museum is harmonious to the natural environment in Saudi Arabia, and utilizes all the natural light, showing off the beautiful wood and stone interior details.
Owner: Diriyah Gate Development Authority / Arriyadh Development Authority | Contractor: Freyssinet Menard Saudi Arabia | Landscape Architect: Ayers Saint Gross | Civil, Structural, Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: Buro Happold Engineering | Lighting: Gilmore Lighting Design | Exhibits (VRC): Cultural Innovations | Exhibits (Addiriyah Museum): Studio Adeline Rispal | Museology: AP’Culture | Multimedia and Digital Applications: InnoVision SAS | Branding and Signage: Cloud Gehshan | Preservation/Earthen Architecture (Salwa): CIAH | Preservation/Earthen Architecture (souk): CraTerre
Alyssa Brown, Assoc. AIA; Briana Allen, Assoc. AIA; Tracey Beall; Jocelyn Christian; Tia Harris; and Marcella Massa, Int’l Assoc. AIA Baltimore, MD
Baer City demonstrates how with limited funding, architectural design can bring art, creativity and vibrancy to a space. With the guidance of a committed design team, the William S. Baer School transformed a deteriorating, inaccessible blacktop space into a sensory-driven, educational space that meets the special needs of its students with cognitive and physical disabilities. The jury also applauded the passion of the design team as emerging professionals in the architecture field.
Owner: William S. Baer School | Muralist: John Eichelberger
Quinn Evans Washington, DC
This project honors the history of the Olmsted park, while providing a much needed facility and venue. The design goes above and beyond the LEED Gold standard by including thoughtful and sustainable exterior environments. For example, the Pollinator Playground and bio-retention spaces not only provide a much needed environment for pollinators, but aim to educate the next generation on the importance of these organisms and create a landscape that benefits both humans and wildlife. The jury liked the bird-friendly glazing, recognizing the role architecture plays in the well-being of bird populations.
Owner: Smithsonian Institution | Contractor: Consigli | Landscape Architect: Rhodeside & Harwell, Inc. | Civil Engineer: AMT, LLC | Structural Engineer: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger | Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: Mueller Associates
Design Architect: McInturff Architects | Interiors: Rory McCarthy Design
Baltimore, MD
The design team did a great job adapting the 1923 Parker Metal Decorating Company into a mixed-use facility. The jury appreciated how the use of exposed historic materials (brick, steel, wood, etc.) effectively strikes the delicate balance of restoration and reuse without losing the integrity of the original fabric. The design team showed great attention to detail with the interventions—the new materials are appropriate and fit seamlessly with the elements of the original structure. The new portion feels contemporary, while preserving the essential character of the former industrial building.
Owner: Himmelrich Associates, Inc. | Contractor: Inland Builders | Structural Engineer: Morabito Consultants | Mechanical Engineer: NW2 Engineers | Lighting Design: Bliss-Fasman | Code/Life Safety: EBL Engineers
CannonDesign
Milford, DE
The inaugural Exceptional Detail Award goes to the Bayhealth Hospital for the wave wall. It is a beautiful example of excellent millwork, and a lot of work is done behind the scenes to make the wall fireproof. The design team also put a lot of thought into the exterior that goes beyond what would have been expected. There is an element of warmth and elegance not often found in healthcare environments that makes the environment much more welcoming, and references the natural world in what otherwise could be a sterile and clinical space.
Owner: Bayhealth Medical Center | Contractor: The Whiting Turner Contracting Company | Landscape Architects: Lee & Associates | Civil Engineer: Becker Morgan | Structural, Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: CannonDesign | Lighting Design, Environmental Graphics & Commissioning Coach: CannonDesign
Now in its 13th year, the Good Design = Good Business Award awards honor architects and clients who best utilize good design to help companies and organizations achieve their goals. This award is intended to recognize projects where design excellence elevated the resulting benefit of a project to the business, institution, or community which it serves. In particular, it awards exceptional collaboration. View the press release
FOX Architects
Baltimore, MD
MOI, a regional furniture and interior solutions vendor, required a new headquarters in Baltimore. The design team’s challenge was to design a space that is dual function: both a public-facing, highly flexible furniture showroom, and a semi-private workspace for the corporate headquarters staff.
Owner: MOI | Contractor: Kinsley Construction | Structural Engineer: DIRTT and Fire Tower Engineered Timber | Mechanical Engineer: GPI | Electrical Engineer: GPI | Client Project Manager: Cushman & Wakefield
The selection of Enoch Pratt Free Library was based on the Library’s patronage of architecture in Baltimore, including contemporary design and a commitment to maintenance of historic buildings. In addition to physical contributions, the library system has maintained a valuable archive of information regarding the history of Baltimore’s built environment.
BAF’s Golden Griffin Award is presented to an organization that has demonstrated a dedication to Architecture and to furthering its understanding in Baltimore.
The BAF selected Rebecca Hoffberger for her role as founder, director, and principal curator of the American Visionary Arts Museum (AVAM). In her role at AVAM, Hoffberger has had a significant role in celebrating arts and culture in Baltimore and has shown a long-standing commitment to architecture, art and design.
The Roger D. Redden Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated a lifelong dedication to Architecture and to furthering its understanding in Baltimore.
The AIA Baltimore Future Architects Resources (FAR) Scholars Program was created in 2013. This is the 6th year of an annual scholarship open to students of architecture in their final year of graduate, undergraduate or community college programs in Maryland.
Melissa Bauld Rome, AIA, Rome Office
Jury Chair
Victor F. “Trey” Trahan III, FAIA, Trahan Architects
Judith Kinnard, FAIA, Tulane University
Crystal Mitchell, AIA, Sizeler Thompson Brown Architects
Julie A. Babin, AIA, studioWTA
Nick Marshall, AIA, Chase Marshall Architects
Brian Grieb, AIA, Morgan State University School of Architecture + Planning
Chris Ryer, City of Baltimore, Planning Department
Mark Caplan, The Time Group
Kathleen Starghill-Sherrill, AIA, SP Arch Inc.
Evan Richardson, School of Architecture + Planning
Mark Nook, AIA Quinn Evans Architects
Lonna Babu, Assoc. AIA, Design Collective
Jonathan Cartwright, Assoc. AIA, BCT Architects
Emily Lodato, Assoc. AIA, Design Collective