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| 2 Dec 2024 | |
| 2024 Design Awards |
Congratulations to all of the 2024 AIA Philadelphia Design Award Project Winners. Cheers to all of the firms who continue to exemplify Design Excellence!
2500 League Island Boulevard - SITIO architecture + urbanism
Photographer: Halkin Mason Photography
Jury Comments:
This project illustrates the ability to break down a very long façade into a composition of patterns, with introduction of two pauses, to then let the rhythm complete it’s course. The project addresses scale with harmony and allows the observer to be curious and wanting to know more about the building’s users.
5th Street / Independence Hall Station - Converse Winkler Architecture, LLC
Photographer: Jordan Cassway Photography
Jury Comments:
The station’s historical context was central to its design, with the architects carefully preserving the original structure while modernizing it for contemporary use. Light was a critical consideration, with the project introducing new openings and skylights that enhance the user experience in what could otherwise be a dark, subterranean space. Materiality is approached with a delicate hand, respecting the original materials while introducing new elements that subtly update the station without overshadowing its historical significance.
The Center for Advanced Technologies - DIGSAU
Photographer: Halkin Mason Photography
Jury Comments:
This was a thoughtful intervention that met programmatic demands and existing challenges in a clever way. The addition is clearly delineated- with a restrained modern palette- while still complementing the existing buildings. The decision to pull the new volume away from the existing edges pays homage to the existing buildings, letting their historic character shine.
John A. Paulson Center - KieranTimberlake
Photographer: Connie Zhang/JBSA
Jury Comments:
The success of this project lies in its seamless integration of diverse student uses into the urban fabric. The design strategically weaves academic, recreational, and social spaces throughout, making the building a natural extension of the city. Light plays a pivotal role in enhancing the student experience, with expansive windows and open spaces that dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, fostering a fluid connection with the surrounding urban environment. The materiality is thoughtfully chosen, balancing robust urban elements like steel and glass with softer materials that create a sense of openness and lightness, making the space both dynamic and inviting for student interaction and use.
Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology - Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Photographer: Nic Lehoux
Jury Comments:
Referencing patterns of nature and data, the façade creates a surprising and engaging pattern that begins to unfold into the sustainable and wellbeing-minded building. The jury appreciates interwoven lab and academic villages to spark innovation and creativity.
Folger Shakespeare Library - KieranTimberlake
Photographer: Alan Karchmer/OTTO
Jury Comments:
In this project, context was paramount, as the architects needed to respect the historical significance of the original building while incorporating contemporary interventions. By utilizing subterranean spaces, the design allows the original structure to remain visually prominent, preserving its integrity. The use of natural light was skillfully handled, with modern glazing carefully positioned to bring light into the interior spaces without detracting from the historic character. Materiality was treated with equal care, blending historic materials with new, modern elements that complement, rather than compete with, the original building’s architectural presence.
Penn's Landing Pavilion - KieranTimberlake
Jury Comments:
With a robust sustainable strategy and by creating a new community landmark, the structure of this pavilion is wows with a dome that appears to float above a public plaza. The jury recognizes the power of creating public spaces that reconnect a disconnected city.
Confidential Chemical Senses Research Center - Gensler
Photographer: Gensler
Jury Comments:
This project impressed the jury with its innovative spatial organization, balancing complex technical requirements with an open, collaborative environment. The design’s clean articulation elevates its scientific purpose while fostering interaction.
