Browsing: 2020 Awards
When the doors reopened on the renovated Ballston Quarter in Arlington, Va., last year, visitors were thrilled with the fresh mix of…
A 1980s Monolithic Glass Building Is Updated with Energy-efficient Metal Panels and Strategic Glazing
The 1980s were a decade of business growth and advancements in technology. Desktop computers stand out among the life-altering technology developments of…
A Train Station Transcends Its Architectural Restoration to Express Its New Role in the Community
The Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center at Middlesex Community College (MCC) in Lowell, Mass., reimagines a 140-year-old railroad depot…
A Former Recycling Center Is Repurposed as Office Space while Maintaining Its Unique Appearance
Positioned at the heart of vibrant east Austin, an abandoned warehouse has been reincarnated as an active, dynamic neighborhood hub. Built in…
retrofit’s second-annual Metamorphosis Awards program tapped three winners from the inaugural competition as judges: Scott Elofson, design principal, HDR; Michael Hoying, LEED…
Designed and built between 1968 and 1983 by notable futurist John Portman, the Embarcadero Centers in San Francisco were a jewel of…
A Massive Chicago Warehouse Now Is an Eclectic Mix of Uses, Including Thoughtful and Affordable Lofts
Chicago is a proud city. Proud of its history, proud of its buildings and proud of its distinctive neighborhoods. Although locals may…
The renovation of the Farwell Building in Detroit by Kraemer Design Group is a dramatic transformation from an abandoned, dilapidated office building…
The early 1900s were a bustling time in the city of Detroit. The automobile was king and Detroit was alive with development…
After being part of a design competition, NELSON Worldwide was retained to provide various services for AT&T Tower, a 33-story tower located…