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CEFPI/WASA School Facility Conference March 28-30, 2007
Submitted by Stephen Murakami, Hutteball & Oremus Architecture Architects were invited to showcase projects that demonstrate responsiveness to program, reinforcement of surrounding community, positive aesthetics and use of materials, innovative solutions and adaptability to changes in educational delivery for the Polished Apple Award. Architects were also invited to submit conceptual, theory-based, in-design or projects under construction that reinforce the criteria outlined in the guidelines set forth for the Polished Apple to be considered for a Merit Award. The community's response with such high quality projects created a more challenging task in narrowing the shortlist of qualified projects than what has been witnessed in years past. Representing educational, facilities and non-K-12 architecture, Victoria Bergsagel of Architects of Achievement, James Hansen of the Bethel School District and Keith Schreiber of Schreiber Starling & Lane Architects deliberated for nearly a full day to come to a consensus on this year's Polished Apple and Merit Award-worthy projects. Their lively discussions resulted in the final selection of the Paschal Sherman Indian School of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, designed by ALSC Architects to receive the Polished Apple Award. The jury was impressed by how skillfully the school was designed to meet an array of objectives that drove the form and function of the facility while retaining aesthetic values. The jury made note of how the design reinforced the integration of Native American themes and means to integrate native art throughout the community spaces. They also commented on how the school was an exemplary display of providing a symbolic response to a natural environment through its ability to serve as a community hub and cultural center that connects the 12 tribes. Merit Awards were presented to Mahlum Architects/Lake Washington School District for their ability to meet an aggressive plan under tight budget constraints with Rosa Parks Elementary School; Madsen Mitchell Evenson & Conrad/ Spokane School District for responding to a difficult site that is set between a busy commercial area and a residential neighborhood with Lidgerwood Elementary School; and Cornerstone Architects/Highline School District for revitalizing a sense of community with White Center Heights Elementary.
Click here to view all the 2007 award project entries. As chair of the Architectural Exhibit Committee, I would personally like to thank all those who participated in this year's Exhibit. Chairing this committee for the past three years, it was a thrill to be a part of something of this scale. I'd also like to thank the Architectural Exhibit Committee, returning this year was Shannon McLaughlin of Hargis Engineers and Tony Matiatos of Greene Gasaway Architects and new to the committee, Sherry Eshenbaugh of McGranahan Architects. For without their tireless efforts, the exhibit would not have been as successful and enjoyable as it was.
2006 Architectural Exhibit Congratulations to the winner of the esteemed Washington Chapter's 2006 Polished Apple Award goes to Ben Franklin Elementary School, by Mahlum Architects, Lake Washington School District, Kirkland, Washington.
Thank you to all of the Architectural exhibitors. We are pleased to congratulate the following winners:
Ralph Saxton, Saxton Bradley, Inc. Past Al Beck Award winners have been: Jim Jennings, Alberta Mehring, Chas Chisom, Steve Young, Gretchen DeDecker, Jack Hutteball, Merle Kirkley, REFP, and Gary Nelson.
State School Children Tell Why They Love Their Schools In April 2005, the Washington Chapter of the Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI) sponsored the first annual statewide "Why We Love Our School" competition. Held in conjunction with School Building Week (April 18-22), the competition invited participants to produce a 10-minute video that illustrated how their school provides a quality physical environment that supports learning activities and community building. CEFPI presented cash prizes to the three schools who best documented why they love their school and how their school building supports the learning environment. The winners were:
The three winners and other participants also highlighted the importance of the planning and design process that shaped their quality schools. There were numerous statements identifying how the planners and architects carefully listened to the students, staff, and community members that were involved in the planning and design process. They discussed how the designers translated those ideas and requests into creative solutions that supported not only the school day activities, but community activities as well. Bill Chaput, the CEFPI Washington president, Paul Rising, the competition coordinator, and the rest of the Chapter Board were very encouraged by this inaugural event. "It is our hope that this competition will be an annual event that inspires school children, teaching staff, administrators, and parents to understand, appreciate and celebrate the importance of quality learning environments," noted Paul Rising. "Recent studies have indicated that daylighting, indoor air quality and quality acoustics have measurable beneficial effects on students' ability to learn." The Council also emphasizes the idea that the school building should not only be a quality environment, but also a tool for learning. Display surfaces, small group learning areas, technology and flexibility were some of the many elements discussed by the participants. For more information about School Building Week, please contact Debra Fulton, incoming Chapter President at 425.356.1239. For additional information on this program, click on the Announcement and Contest flyer and entry form. "Letter of thanks" from Kapowsin.
Rebecca Baibak, Stu Stovin, Debra Fulton 2004 Al Beck Award Gary Nelson, with Erickson McGovern Architects, is the very deserving recipient of this year's Al Beck Award. Al Beck is considered to be one of the founding fathers of CEFPI in the Pacific Northwest. The Chapter annually bestows an award in his memory to a member who has exemplified the principles of service so diligently represented by Al Beck's contributions to the organization. Gary has for ages served our Chapter and CEFPI by chairing and managing the industry partner exhibits as well as tirelessly manning a CEFPI booth year after year at many other organizations' conferences to promote the benefits of CEFPI. We salute Gary and thank him very much! 2004 Architectural Exhibit Awards Thank you to all of the Architectural exhibitors. This year was the first juried exhibit. We are pleased to congratulate the following winners: 2004 Polished Apple Award Winner
The Truman Center Merit Award Winners
Automotive Education and Training Center
The Center for Advanced Learning
Renton High School
Todd Beamer High School
White River High School
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