architects awards i.d.e.a.s. - american institute of steel

2002

Sponsored by the American Insti-tute of Steel Construction,I.D.E.A.S. awards (Innovative

Design and Excellence in Architecturewith Steel) recognize architectural de-signs using structural steel as a promi-nent architectural feature.

AISC presented each project’s archi-tect with their I.D.E.A.S. award at theAIA 2002 National Convention andExpo at the Charlotte Convention Cen-ter in May. Projects were judged infour categories based on project cost—less than $10 million; $10 million andgreater, but less than $25 million; $25million and greater, but less than $100million; and $100 million and greater.

ELIGIBILITY■ Structural steel must form a promi-

nent architectural feature of thebuilding, either as an interior or ex-terior application.

■ Building construction must havebeen completed after January 1,1998.

■ Projects must been designed by ar-chitects licensed in the UnitedStates.

JUDGING CRITERIA■ Creative use of exposed structural

steel in the architectural design■ Overall aesthetic and visual impact

of the project■ Design resolution demonstrating

exemplary sensitivity in the resolu-tion of formal, functional and tech-nical requirements as outlined in theproject description

■ Technical advancement in the use ofstructural steel in the architecturalexpression

■ Creativity and sensitivity in thecombination of structural steel ele-ments with other materials

THIS YEAR’S JURYAISC sincerely thanks this year’s

jury participants:Lucien Lagrange, AIA, Principal, Lu-

cien Lagrange and Associates,Chicago, IL

Martin Wolf, AIA, Senior Vice Presi-dent, Solomon Cordwell Buenz & Associates, Inc., Chicago, IL

Paul Alessandro, AIA, Project Man-ager, Hartshorne + Plunkard Archi-tects, Chicago, IL

Henry Teague, AIA, Retired, Marietta, GA

AWARD WINNERS

Architects AwardsI.D.E.A.S.

LESS THAN $10MNational AwardImperial Bank Tower Renovation—Murphy/Jahn, Chicago, ILMerit AwardsWorld Peace Bell & Pavilion—NBBJ, Columbus, OHRoseville Park Shelters—Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle, Ltd. Minneapolis, MN

$10M AND GREATER, BUT LESS THAN $25MNational AwardThe Pavilion at Symphony Lake—William Rawn Associates, Boston, MAMerit AwardsLearning Laboratory for Complex Systems—Cambridge Seven Associates, Cambridge, MADonald W. Reynolds Center on Aging—Perkins Eastman Architects, Pittsburgh, PA

$25M AND GREATER, BUT LESS THAN $100MNational AwardStonebriar Centre—ELS Architecture and Urban Design, Berkeley, CAMerit AwardsThe Great Platte River Road Archway Monument—Urban Design Group, Inc., Denver, CODiamond Ranch High School—Thomas Blurock Architects, Costa Mesa, CAUtah Olympic Oval—Gillies Stranksy Brems Smith, Salt Lake City, UT

$100M AND GREATERNational AwardMcNamara Terminal at the NorthWest World Gateway—Smith Group, Detroit, MIMerit AwardsHeinz Field—HOK Sport + Venue + Event, Kansas City, MOPusan Convention Center and Exhibition Hall—Parker Durrant International, Minneapolis, MN

July 2002 • Modern Steel Construction

NATIONAL WINNER

$100 million and greater

McNamara Terminal atthe NorthWest WorldGateway Detroit, MI

This structural systemused to cover such alarge open spaceechoes the long-spantrain sheds of Europe,such as the Gare deLyons in Paris.

Modern Steel Construction • July 2002

Located within the DetroitMetropolitan Airport, theMcNamara Terminal at theNorthWest WorldGatewayhas transformed the current

airport into one of the nation’s premierhubs. The 2.0 million sq. ft. terminalcomplex is surrounded by six activerunways and taxiways. The TerminalBuilding consists of a terminal, con-necting link, east concourse (Con-course A-up to 135’ wide and nearlyone mile long), passenger tunnel andwest concourse (Concourses B and C).

A steel joist and king post truss sys-tem provide support for the 650,000

sq. ft. roof. This framing system createswide-open, column-free spaces that notonly facilitate passenger movementwithin the building but also enhancethe building's future flexibility. Theking post trusses form the lateral-force-resisting system, eliminating the needfor bracing and further increasing flex-ibility of the interior space. The kingpost truss roof system is continuedthrough the connecting link betweenthe Terminal Building and the EastConcourse providing a large openspace with a lively mall atmosphere.Steel framed glass walls provide natural light.

JURORS’ COMMENTS

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERSmith Group, Detroit, MI

ARCHITECTSmith Group, Detroit, MI

STEEL FABRICATORHavens Steel Company (AISC member), Kansas City, MO

STEEL ERECTORNational Riggers & Erectors, Inc.(AISC & NEA members), Plymouth, MI

STEEL DETAILERHavens Steel Company (AISC member), Kansas City, MO

GENERAL CONTRACTORHunt Construction Group, Romulus, MI

DESIGN SOFTWARERAM Structural System, STAAD

DETAILING SOFTWARESDS/2, MicroStation, AutoCAD


Refreshingly light-weight sensationthrough the use of ensile elements in combination with natural light. Dynamicroof forms.

JURORS’ COMMENTS

Heinz Field- horseshoe-shaped and two-tiered-seats 64,440 Steelersfans with unobstructedsightlines. Its exposed

structural steel framing is equally asimpressive as its wide-open view ofPittsburgh's three rivers and the down-town skyline. The upper tier, can-tilevering 46' over the suite and clublevels, is supported by "quad-pod" col-umn groupings consisting of four mas-sive steel HSS placed at the midpointalternating structural bays. Thesebranch-like structures essentiallyhalved the typical number of supportsused in more traditional framingschemes. They funnel the structure's

loads into A-shaped frames carrieddown through the suite and club levels.

The use of cruciform columns andfour-direction knee braces carried thissystem to the street level. Consisting ofWT18s welded to W36 members

capped at the top with knee braces,these columns eliminated costly storybracing and its corresponding erectiontime. The exposed structural steelframe has become the signature featureof the facility.

MERIT AWARD

Heinz FieldPittsburgh, PA

$100 million and greater


A thoughtful use ofsteel and rationalgeometry to fulfill thepragmatics of astadium structure. Theclarity of this solutionadds to its appeal andjustifies its expressionat the exterior of thecomplex. The upperdeck structure is adramatic solution. Anincredible engineeringtour de force.

JURORS’ COMMENTS

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERBliss and Nyitray, Inc., Miami, FL

ARCHITECTHOK Sport + Venue + Event, Kansas City, MO

STEEL FABRICATORHirschfeld Steel Company (AISC member), San Angelo, TX

STEEL ERECTORCentury Steel Erectors, Inc. (NEA member), Drovosburg, PA

STEEL DETAILERConsteel Technical Services (AISC &NISD members), Saltburn, England

GENERAL CONTRACTORHunt Construction Group with Mascaro, Inc., Indianapolis, IN

DESIGN SOFTWARESTAAD III, RAM Advanse, RAM Structural System

DETAILING SOFTWAREAutoCAD


Aprogressive harbor citypoised on the Sea ofJapan, Pusan, Korea, isnow the home to a con-vention center and exhi-

bition hall composed of a prismaticglass gallery and a dramatically slopedroof. Both building elements are struc-tured in steel in this 900,000 sq. ft. flag-ship convention and exhibition facility.

The curved glass circulation spineof the convention center is a 27 frame

tri-chordal truss spanning 754'. Thetruss is generated by slicing a dough-nut-shaped "torus of revolution" thataccommodates the gallery's curved,graduated geometry. Cantilevered steelpipe columns support the truss and theexpansive glass curtainwall system.

Twenty-seven inclined bowstringtrusses span 351' to shelter an exhibi-tion space 800' in length. The resultingclear span area of 280,800 sq. ft. affordsultimate flexibility for staging exhibi-

tions of any variety. The steel wide-flange truss framework is tilted towardclerestory windows letting in both nat-ural light and views of the coastalmountains beyond.

Cascading into the glass gallery, amonumental stair gives the maritimeallusion of a glass and steel serpent.Steel plate "vertebrae" support sand-blasted glass treads while the railingsare built of glass on stainless steelbalustrades.

Pusan Convention Center andExhibition HallPusan, Korea

$100 million and greaterMERIT AWARD


The sense of drama and tension between theglazed masses of this complex take advantage ofthe properties of steel: essentially straight, linear elements are composed in astonishinggeometries. Only steel could have created this extremely light long span...an architectural gem.

JURORS’ COMMENTSSTRUCTURAL ENGINEEROve Arup and Partners USA,New York, NY

ARCHITECTParker Durrant International, Minneapolis, MNIl Shin Architects and Assoc. Co. Ltd.,Pusan, Korea


NATIONAL WINNER

$25 million and greater,but less than $100 million

StonebriarCentre Frisco, TX


Detailing is simple, welldone. A knockout.

Situated near Dallas, TX, theStonebriar Centre offers a dy-namic public environmentwhile remaining a traditionallinear-concourse shopping

complex. Using structural steel to de-fine and highlight the major spaces, themayor of Frisco, TX, likened the com-plex to a trip to the airport or opera.Defining the central circulation path, a1,550'-long sloping and curling steelroof structure spans the entire spine ofthe complex. Constructed of tension-supported steel rod "king post" trussesresting on angled clerestory tubetrusses, the roof structure undulatesalong the spine. Secondary spaces aredefined by unique roof forms sup-ported by a variety of truss systems,such as tension ring and bicycle wheel

trusses. An innovative winged single-truss pedestrian bridge and fan trussmark the main entrance.

Architectural elements complementthe steel structures. A contemporary ar-chitectural vocabulary reflects thisarea's reputation for cutting-edge tech-nology and communication industries.Traditional Texas themes blend withthe architectural elements; Texas lime-stone pillars, motifs and steel sculp-tural art complement the structuralsystem. A glass elevator, wrapped by asteel stair, extends through the over-head trusses.

The combination of the interweav-ing skylight system and steel spanevokes an exciting and spacious prom-enade, reflecting seasonal and hourlyvariances of light.

JURORS’ COMMENTS

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERL.A. Fuess, Dallas, TX

ARCHITECTELS Architecture and UrbanDesign, Berkeley, CA

STEEL FABRICATORBratton Steel, Inc., Dallas, TX(AISC member)Alamo Steel Company, Waco, TX (AISC member)

STEEL ERECTORBaten Steel Erectors (SEAAmember), Dallas, TX

STEEL DETAILERPhase II: Steelweb (NISDmember), Coral Springs, FLPhase II: Alamo Steel Co.(AISC member), Waco, TXMain Exposed Trusses:Draftco, Inc. (NISD member),Garland, TX

GENERAL CONTRACTORVCC Vratsinas ConstructionCompany, Little Rock, AR

DESIGN SOFTWARERAM Structural System, RISA3D, in-house software

DETAILING SOFTWARESDS-2, SSDCP

Steel construction is usedinventively to create a senseof place, rhythm and articulation in a buildingtype not known for exemplaryarchitecture. Here is thebest example that a mall canbe a beautiful building. Thewhole structure is incrediblyairy and light.

JURORS’ COMMENTS


MERIT AWARD


The GreatPlatte RiverRoad ArchwayMonument Kearney, NE


Located in Kearney, NE, andspanning a busy stretch ofInterstate 80, the GreatPlatte River Road ArchwayMonument celebrates both

historic pioneer migration trails andthe more contemporary links that jointhe eastern and western halves of theUnited States. The monument's ex-hibits draw parallels between the moretraditional Mormon, Oregon and Cali-fornia trails, and the other "trails" thatfollowed: the Pony Express, the firsttelegraph line, the TranscontinentalRailroad, the Lincoln Highway, Inter-state 80 and fiber optic cables.

The monument, which appears tobe a large bridge structure over the in-terstate, contains a two-story building.

Filled with interactive exhibits, thebuilding is accessed through pavilionsthat serve as abutments for the 308'span. Numerous architectural treat-ments were considered for the facadesbefore deciding that the best solutionfor a building of such length was to ex-pose the structure. The skin and thestructure were reversed, exposing anarched truss of weathering steel, re-plete with bolts, welds and plates.Glass panels forming the skin of themonument are located behind the steeltruss.

The monument's location (spanningan interstate highway) required inno-vating construction techniques. Theentire structure-including cladding androofing-was constructed on one side of

the highway and "rolled out" over thehighway at night. The building incor-porates a steel plate floor at the lowerlevel, adapted from the concept of or-thotropic plate bridge decks. This floorserves as the primary tension tie andenabled the designers to minimize themass of the lower chord of the truss-de-sirable from both an economic and vi-sual standpoint. Loads are transferredfrom the webs of the girders into theplate at each corner through full-pene-tration welds.

To protect the building from poten-tial petroleum-fueled fires from theroadway below, the building was fire-engineered, resulting in the addition ofdiscreetly detailed steel plate flameshields.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERKL&A of Colorado, Loveland, CO

ARCHITECTUrban Design Group, Inc., Denver, CO

STEEL FABRICATORLincoln Steel Company (AISC member), Lincoln, NE

STEEL ERECTORLincoln Steel Company (AISC mem-ber), Lincoln, NE

STEEL DETAILERKL&A of Colorado (NISD member),Denver, CO

GENERAL CONTRACTORKiewit Construction Company,Omaha, NE

DESIGN SOFTWARESAP2000, RISA 3D

DETAILING SOFTWARESDS-2

Given the span, steel was the logical choice. The use of weathering steel is consistent withthe rustic setting of the “frontier.” At once romantic and evocative, it recalls the past in amuscular way that is totally American and unquestionably bold.

JURORS’ COMMENTS


MERIT AWARD


Diamond RanchHigh School

Pomona, CA


Located among the hills ofPomona, CA, this dramatichigh school was the result ofa design competition spon-sored by the school district.

The campus was designed on an “un-buildable” hillside site acquired by theschool district for $1. A $13 milliongrading project created 30 usable acreson the steep slope at a fraction of thecost of condemned urban land in thedistrict.

The exciting forms and massing ofthe individual buildings could only becost-effective with structural steel

frames. Dramatic features include atrussed 65’ cantilevered element, whichbeckons to the school’s main entryfrom the Administration Building. Theexposed steel trusses in the gymna-sium offer a strong aesthetic whileachieving an innovative structural de-sign. To maximize usable squarefootages, many buildings feature largesteel-framed cantilevers.

In the interest of controlling energymanagement at the site’s sunny hillsidelocation, the majority of exterior wallsurface area was placed below grade tominimize direct heat gain. The result-ing structure is highly energy-efficient.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEEROve Arup & Partners, Los Angeles, CA

ARCHITECTMorphosis (Santa Monica, CA), injoint venture with Thomas BlurockArchitects (Costa Mesa, CA)

STEEL ERECTORBickerton Industries (AISC member),Torrance, CA

STEEL DETAILERDowney Engineering (AISC member),Downey, CA

GENERAL CONTRACTORBernards Bros., San Fernando, CA

DESIGN SOFTWARERISA 3D, ETABS, SAP

DETAILING SOFTWARECompuSteel

The application of metal siding achieves a cohesive composition of elements, and under-scores the fresh geometry. Beautifully-detailed,elegant, well-proportioned forms.

JURORS’ COMMENTS


MERIT AWARD



The Utah Olympic Oval inKearns, UT, is all aboutsteel-from the speed skater'sblades to the top of the cablesuspension towers. By

using a cable suspension system tosupport the arena roof, the 310'-spanroof trusses are only 3' deep (comparedto the 18' depth required by a typicalframing scheme). The shallower roofstructure reduced the enclosed build-ing volume by 2.6 million cubic feetand reduced the required steel tonnageby 953 tons.

According to The Salt Lake Tribuneon May 27, 2001, "Olympic speedskaters in 2002 will fly around a build-ing that is designed to be as energy ef-ficient as it is visually stunning. The[Olympic Oval]'s roof is held up by acable suspension system similar to thatof the Golden Gate Bridge. The dra-

matically lowered roof …makes itcheaper to heat and cool the arena."The smaller enclosed volume also al-lows for optimum indoor air tempera-tures for skating and for ice control.

The creative use of steel and otherfunctional and sustainable design fea-tures (including the tower-adjoiningwhite heat-reflecting roof) earned thefirst of thirteen worldwide Leadershipin Energy and Environmental Design(LEED) ratings from the U.S. GreenBuilding Council.

Utah Olympic OvalKearns, UT

STRUCTURAL ENGINEEROve Arup & Partners, New York, NY

ARCHITECTGillies Stranksy Brems Smith,Salt Lake City, UT

STEEL FABRICATORHirschfeld Steel Company (AISC member), San Angelo, TXVulcraft (Joists & Deck) (AISC member), Brigham City, UT

STEEL ERECTORDanny's Construction (AISC & NEAmembers), Shakopee, MN

STEEL DETAILERBDS Detailers (NISD member), Australia

GENERAL CONTRACTORLayton Construction Company, Sandy, UT

DESIGN SOFTWAREOasys GSA (GSA = General StructuralAnalysis)

DETAILING SOFTWAREXsteel

Lacy, well-crafted and honest in its expression.Minimal structure (in weight) for the span. This isengineering at its best! The use of steel as a recyclable element in sustainable architecture isa noteworthy plus.

JURORS’ COMMENTS


Nestled within a nativepine forest gently slop-ing to the lake, thePavilion at SymphonyLake in Cary, NC, has a

transformable stage capable of sup-porting symphony, theater, dance andopera, outdoor seating for 7,000, a cov-ered pavilion for 300-seat dining or500-seat lectures, concessions andticket booth and support spaces. Pro-viding a high-tech civic icon to a fast-growing new town, the Pavilion in thePark features extensive use of steel,glass, and wood.

One goal of the pavilion was to inte-

grate with the wooded area. The verti-cal lattice-like steel structure is in har-mony with the scale and nature of thepines, while the thin steel columns andtransparent glass surround allows foroptimum viewing of the trees and lake,which in turn provide the enclosure ofthe stage. The dining crescent at therear of the audience area forms theback edge of the audience clearing. Theglowing steel and glass lantern overthe stage stores and masks theaterequipment, shelters performers andcreates a visual delight for the audiencewith computer-controlled flickeringbulbs that mimic a basket of fireflies.

Another goal was to create a flexibledesign. Draperies can transform theconcert shell into a proscenium theater,and the choral loft transforms into anorchestra loft for dance and opera. Theorchestra pit provides a dance floor orextra seating when covered.

A vast speaker grid placed incon-spicuously amongst the trees providesbalanced and articulated sound forlarge audiences. The computer-en-hanced sound system generateswarmth of indoor reverberation in anoutdoor setting, and the glass shellaround stage offers acoustic supportfor musicians and audience.

NATIONAL WINNER


The Pavilion atSymphony Lake Cary, NC


STRUCTURAL ENGINEERLeMessurier Consultants,Boston, MA

ARCHITECTWilliam Rawn Associates,Boston, MA

STEEL ERECTORPrecision Steel Erectors (SEAAmember), Raleigh, NC

GENERAL CONTRACTORBarnhill Contracting Com-pany, Raleigh, NC

DESIGN SOFTWARESTAAD

A symbolic enclosure of space with a floating structure thatcould only be steel, supported by tree trunk-like columns.Canopy elements take on tree-like forms of the surrounding for-est as they cantilever in unpredictable angles from the columns.The potentially overwhelming sense of mass is mitigated by theuse of light framing and transparent screens.

JURORS’ COMMENTS


Emphasizing the “lightness”of common structures in theaerospace industry, the de-signers of the Learning Lab-oratory for Complex

Systems at features glass and steel ele-ments in exterior and interior wall sys-tems to complement the heaviermasonry look of the existing building.The new stainless steel, long spanhangar roof system also reinforces afeeling of “lightness” by springingfrom small HSS columns in the win-

dow walls. The roof structure incorpo-rates a series of delicate steel king postand rod trusses that reinforce the“lightness” of the roof. The exteriorwindow wall is comprised of a series ofsteel channels, which in turn support asteel window system. Even the over-sized bi-fold hangar door incorporatesa glazing system that coordinatesclosely with the steel window wall togive the overall space a generous senseof transparency and daylight.

Steel window systems with thin

sightlines were incorporated into majorportions of the new interior walls suchas in the library, fabrication shops andvarious specialty classrooms. Metalpanel cladding was the material ofchoice when the east brick façade of thebuilding was discovered to have struc-tural problems. Using a metal paneltreatment in combination with the newsteel windows allowed the hangar addition and the existing low speedwind tunnel to blend with the newerstructures.

Learning Laboratory forComplex Systems at MITCambridge, MA


MERIT AWARD


Straight-forward, workmanlike, yet inventive ap-proach to steel construction: devoid of stylisticmoves. Simple, clean and well-engineered. Nononsense here. A very honest, down-to-earth useof steel… No gimmick! A raw expression of the ma-terial with its structural integrity and detailing.

JURORS’ COMMENTS

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERWeidlinger Associates, Inc., Cambridge, MA

ARCHITECTCambridge Seven Associates, Cambridge, MA

GENERAL CONTRACTORWilliam A. Berry, Danvers, MA

DESIGN SOFTWARESTAAD, RAM Structural System


Donald W. Reynolds Center on AgingLittle Rock, AR


MERIT AWARD


The architects of the DonaldW. Reynolds Center werechallenged to combine thefunctions of patient serv-ices, clinical research, basic

research and education in an environ-ment that promotes information ex-change between researchers andpatients.

The canopy of the entrance courtfeatures exposed structural steel tree-like supports and a transparent glassroof, bringing the outdoors right up tothe edge of the lobby. In the lobby it-self, an exposed roof deck and exposedstructure play an integral role in allow-ing the lobby to feel spacious, blurringthe distinction between inside and out-side. Exterior steel and glass framescontinue the look and feel of the entrycanopy while shading large areas ofglass curtain walls. The atrium spaceincorporates a 200'-long south-facingclerestory window to connect thespace to the outdoors. Ornamentalsteel handrails and small balconiesprovide a series of dramatic focalpoints.

This project has received designawards from both the Arkansas StateAIA in 2001 as well as the Gulf StatesRegion AIA in 2002.

Elegant and refined use of steel to create trans-parent pavilions which engage, rather than op-pose, the surrounding masonry structures. Thesteel detailing is unstudied and clear yet it main-tains a complexity that comes from incredible at-tention to detail.

JURORS’ COMMENTS

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERI.C.E., Inc., Little Rock, AR

ARCHITECTPerkins Eastman Architects, Pittsburgh, PA

GENERAL CONTRACTORBaldwin and Shell Construction, Little Rock, AR

DESIGN SOFTWARERAM Structural System, STAAD


NATIONAL WINNER

Less than $10 million

Light, sophisticated, elegant; minimal use of material toachieve a dramatic, light-filled space, only possible withsteel. Elegant, refined fusion of steel and glass. A verydramatic use of steel and glass...

JURORS’ COMMENTS


Built in the early 1970s, theImperial Bank Tower inCosta Mesa, CA, requiredupdating to match the qual-ity of adjacent properties

within the owner’s office campus. Thefocus of the renovation is a glass vaultthat replaces the original connectinglink between the Tower and the adja-cent office building. The spaciousglass-clad lobby is the crossroads ofpaths between the adjacent structuresand serves as an informal gatheringspace.

The use of an extremely light steel-and-cable support system, in conjunc-tion with a highly engineeredstructural steel frame, maximizes theglazing while allowing the entire struc-ture to be exposed. Seismic move-ments between the two buildings arehandled by the cumulative movementaccommodated at each silicone glassjoint and by the inherent flexural prop-erties of steel.

Imperial Bank Tower Renovation Costa Mesa, CA

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERASI Advanced Structures, Inc., Marina Del Rey, CA

ARCHITECTMurphy/Jahn, Chicago, IL

STEEL FABRICATORPlas-Tal Mfg. Co., Inc. (AISC member),Santa Fe Springs, CA

STEEL ERECTORPlas-Tal Mfg. Co., Inc. (AISC member),Santa Fe Springs, CA

STEEL DETAILERPlas-Tal Mfg. Co., Inc. (AISC member),Santa Fe Springs, CABaresel Corporation (AISC & NISDmembers), Anaheim, CA

GENERAL CONTRACTORMatt Construction, Santa Fe Springs, CA

DESIGN SOFTWARESPACE GASS

DETAILING SOFTWAREAutoCAD


The World Peace Bell and Pavilion in Newport, KY, form the be-ginning of Newport’s Millennium Monument Center develop-ment. As the world’s largest free-swinging bell, the WorldPeace Bell weighs nearly 45 tons and is 12’ tall and 12’ in diameter.

Standing 54’ tall, the Pavilion incorporates 50 tons of structural steel.The architects chose structural steel because of steel’s historic significancein the Ohio River valley. The Pavilion’s bolting patterns and x-braces arereminiscent of the steel bridges and train trestles that span the Ohio River.

The Pavilion is clad with glass panels with horizontal 1” frit bands.The semi-transparent look gives the bell mechanism the appearance of aglass-enclosed mechanical clock.

MERIT AWARD

World Peace Bell& PavilionNewport, KY



Monumental in itssimplicity and refineddetailing. Simplestructure and detailingmakes the object moreimportant than theenclosure, as it should be.

JURORS’ COMMENTS

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERThornton-Tomasetti Engineering Co.,Newark, NJ

ARCHITECTNBBJ, Columbus, OH

STEEL FABRICATORSouthern Ohio Fabricators (AISCmember), Batavia, OH

STEEL DETAILERTed F. Duggan and Sons Inc. (AISCmember), Chattanooga, TN

CONTRACTORTurner Special Projects Division,Cincinnati, OH

DESIGN SOFTWARESAP 2000

DETAILING SOFTWAREDetailCAD


Extremely proud of their ex-tensive park system, thesmall suburban communityof Roseville, MN, boastsnearly 30 parks for a total of

more than 600 acres of open space. Pro-viding a variety of public services andamenities including play areas, pic-nicking facilities, ball fields, ice rinks,trails and golf courses, the parks andrecreation department is in the processof replacing many of its existing parkshelters, starting with three of the sys-

tem’s parks: Acorn, Central and Ever-green.

The new buildings serve a widerange of functions: a picnic shelter forgroups of up to 200 people (600 sq. ft.,enclosed; 4,200 sq. ft., roof area), a con-cession stand for little league baseball(770 sq. ft., enclosed) and two winterice rink warming houses with restroom facilities and staging areas forsummer playground activities (1,000sq. ft., enclosed, 2,000 sq. ft., roof area).In accordance with the program, thenew shelters are designed to be proto-

types for other park structures that willbe considered in future years. As such,all of the shelters have a consistent anddurable aesthetic and remain withinthe $122/sq. ft. budget established bythe client. Large roof overhangs aresupported by an arbor-like structure ofgalvanized steel beams and cedar. Inseveral years, the steel and cedar trel-lises will be entwined with vines,planted in the concrete bases of thestructural columns. The seamless flowfrom interior to exterior alludes to parkand recreation aesthetics of the past.

MERIT AWARD

Roseville ParkShelters

Roseville, MN


Creative assembly of materials and pieces; steel used in away that celebrates its light weight and strength. Thesuccess of these structures lies in their “edges.”

JURORS’ COMMENTS


STRUCTURAL ENGINEERMeyer, Borgman & Johnson, Inc., Minneapolis, MN

ARCHITECTMeyer, Scherer & Rockcastle, Ltd.,Minneapolis, MN

GENERAL CONTRACTORR. A. Morton & Associates, Inc., SaintCloud, MN

An appropriate use ofsteel in a park setting

which recalls timberconstruction techniques

and detailing in amodern way.

JURORS’ COMMENTS


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