The perforations are an abstraction of Arkansas’ Buffalo River, designed with a local artist and fabricated by Zahner Metals. Inspired by a combination of traditional market typology and agricultural vernacular it provides opportunities for interaction while integrating site amenities. The Vine is a 580 ft shade structure that creates a covered band of activity. The Skylight transforms an existing mechanical opening into a real estate asset. The Courtyard is a new insertion that demarcates the brewery, establishes an entrance for the school, and creates 320 ft of storefront. The main vehicles for the transformation are the Courtyard, Skylight, and Vine. The design creates a destination for the public catalyzed by increased interest in food production and an adjacent bike trail system. A renovation of a blighted Tyson Foods plant, the 8th Street Market is a 75,000sf food hub that brings together food production, brewery, retail and restaurants with a culinary arts school. Program Statement: 8th Street Market is a 75,000 sf food hub that brings together food production, brewery, retail and restaurants with a culinary arts school. Together, they reviewed and selected the following 14 projects for recognition from the 136 entered in the program. The jury noted the wide variety of project types and styles, and commented on the strong work being done in the region. Jennifer Sage, FAIA, LEED AP (Sage and Coombe Architects, NYC) and Robert Rogers, FAIA (Rogers Partners Architects + Urban Designers, NYC) completed the jury. Miller, FAIA (former partner Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, Architects LLP) led the group as jury chair. Blitch, FAIA, FACHA with Blitch Knevel Architects in New Orleans assembled an outstanding group of design professionals to jury the entries. The Honor Awards program identifies built works of distinction, and strives to promote the excellent work by architects from Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. Respected jury members chose these projects from those entered by architects practicing in the Gulf States region. Fourteen projects were recognized for their exceptional choices in lighting, materials, color and planes, sustainability, and overall design excellence. Sheila Leggett / 615.254.1233 / GULF STATES REGION HONORS DESIGN EXCELLENCEĪrchitects from the Gulf States Region of the American Institute of Architects gathered in New York City to celebrate the 2018 Honor Awards. Qualifications Based Selection WorkbookĪIA GULF STATES PRESS RELEASE NYC June 22, 2018.AIA LOUISIANA 75th ANNIVERSARY GALA PHOTOS.Professional Achievement Awards – Past Recipients.Young Architects Forum (YAF) Newsletters.National Associates Committee (NAC) Newsletters.
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