Design Awards at AIA New Hampshire

2008 Design Awards

Honor Award
Cottage Revival, Exeter, NH

Architect: TMS Architects,
Portsmouth, NH

General Contractor:
Toland Construction

Photographer: Dan Gair

Jurors Comments: This is a lucky client: there are lots of clever changes to a very ordinary house. Rich detailing and restraint are commended. Home is of a recognizable type, contextual.

Honor Award for Restoration
Gregg Fee Library, Wilton, NH

Architect:
Richard M. Monahon Jr., AIA Architects,
Peterborough, NH

Project Manager:
The MacMillin Co.

Juror Comments: This is an extremely sensitive, non-instrusive renovation respectful of the existing structure. A lot of thought and care went into the project. The craftsmanship is very evident.

Honor Award
Phelps Academy Center, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH

Architect:
Centerbrook Architects & Planners, Centerbrook, CT

Contractor:
Shawmut Design and Construction

Photographer:
Jeff Goldberg/Esto

Juror Comments: Beautifully executed, contextually superior. Agora extremely successful. Restrained detailing, imaginative, nice mix of contextually appropriate exterior and more modern interior.

Merit Award
Green Living, White Mt. Region, NH

Architect:
TMS Architects, Portsmouth, NH

Primary Contractor:
Grady Built Custom Builders, Inc.

Photographer:
Dan Gair

Juror Comments: Nice traditional forms in a more modern interpretation. Attractive elevations. Subtle detailing, not overly decorative. Commendable sustainable details. Very lovely kitchen. Good daylighting. Diverse and attractive interior details.

Merit Award
Porter Residence, Harrisville, NH

Architect:
Daniel V. Scully Architects, Keene, NH

General Contractor:
Jeff Trudelle

Photographer:
Nancy Belluscio On-Site Photography

Juror Comments: Simple and clear massing; thoughtful and modest. Clearly a New-England language, but there is a modern force to it. Excellent daylighting.

People's Choice Awards: Commercial

19 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH

Architect:
McHenry Architecture,
Portsmouth, NH

Contractor:
Whitcher Builders

Photographer:
Kim Roseberry Photography

People's Choice Awards: Residential

Private Residence, Munsonville, NH

Architect:
Daniel V. Scully/Architects

General Contractor:
Richard Pisciotta Builders

Photographer:
Harriet Wise Photography

Honorary Memberships

Jane C. Nylander
For her outstanding contributions over four decades to the study and preservation of the rich history of New England’s colonial life, as embodied in its homes, its daily activities, and its rich material culture; and to her outstanding efforts to share the region’s history and heritage through her leadership of many of New England’s most noted museums, institutions, and preservation societies.

Lewis M. Feldstein, President, NH Charitable Foundation
For his many years of tireless service in restoring communities and shaping the state of New Hampshire — helping to make our neighborhoods safer, our schools better, and our lives healthier.

2008 Awards for Outstanding Service

Michael Castagna, AIANH Affiliate Member and President of PlanNH, for his dedication and diligence toward the improvement of the built environment, and for his guidance of and commitment to the New Hampshire AIA150 initiative.

Arthur Guadano AIA for exceptional service to AIANH on the Board of Directors, for establishing the new NH Architecture Foundation, for his legislative work, and for his distinguished commitment to the profession and the welfare of our communities.

Patricia Sherman FAIA for her leadership and her remarkable vision, her service to AIA and AIANH, and her outstanding commitment to the New Hampshire AIA150 initiative.

Leslie Thomas AIA for her tireless efforts as the New England Regional Director on the AIA National Board of Directors and for her commitment to the profession and the AIANH Chapter.

AIANH 2008 Design Awards Jury

James Kruhly FAIA
James Oleg Kruhly + Associates
Philadelphia, PA

Rachel Schade AIA
Schade and Bolender Architects, LLP
Philadelphia, PA

Ed Barnhardt, AIA
Always by Design
Philadelphia, PA