WARROAD, Minn., Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvin Windows and
Doors has announced the winners of its seventh annual Architects
Challenge. The honored projects are designed by architects from
all over the country, with awards given in the following
categories: Best In Show, Best Contemporary Project, Best
Transitional Project, Best Traditional New Construction Project,
Best Remodel/Addition, Best Commercial Project, and four Honorable
Mentions.
"This is the first year that we have chosen to honor winning
projects in various segments. This year, the winners include
everything from a lakeside mansion to a downtown commercial
revival," said Christine Marvin,
Director of Marketing for Marvin Windows and Doors. "Marvin's
products complement diverse design styles, given their flexibility,
and this year's winners showcase the depth and breadth of our
products and how they can be integrated in a wide variety of
architectural projects and styles. I am blown away by the projects
submitted each year, and I can say that this year was no
exception!"
Winners of the 2015 Architects Challenge were chosen by a panel
of architectural experts, including Donald
W. Powers, AIA, LEED AP, CNU, Founding Principal of Union
Studio Architecture & Community Design; Adele Chang, AIA, Principal at Lim Chang Rohling
& Associates, Inc.; and Stephen
Muse, FAIA, Senior Principal of Muse Architects. Winning
projects were chosen based on architectural excellence, creative
design and use of Marvin products.
"With over 150 projects entered into the Architects Challenge
this year, choosing a winner wasn't easy," said judge Adele Chang, AIA of Lim Change Rohling &
Associates. "As an architect, it is very rewarding to be able to
see the care and detail that others in my field put into their
projects. It was a tough choice at times, but we believe all the
winners show the best of their genres."
This year's Architects Challenge winners are:
- BEST IN SHOW: Healdsburg Residence in Healdsburg, Calif., designed by Nick Noyes of Nick Noyes Architecture: This
single-family residence is composed of four iconic metal-roofed
gabled wings that are connected by an open breezeway and
transparent entry and passage zones fabricated from a steel
window-and-door system. The employment of passive and active solar
strategies, along with the use of salvaged wood and sustainable
products such as composite siding, metal roofing and Marvin clad
windows and doors, combine to create a maintenance-free exterior
and an environmentally responsible building.
- BEST CONTEMPORARY: Russian River
Studio in Forestville,
Calif., designed by Cathy
Schwabe of Cathy Schwabe Architects: Designed for a
photographer and a writer as a multipurpose space for painting,
drawing, writing, photography, hosting small workshops, and
overflow guests, this 864-square-foot building with porch and
terraced extensions frames the top of the hill above a small
existing dwelling. Large, colorful wall panels at the interior
serve as accents for the otherwise white walls, and open to reveal
workspaces. Two work areas borrow light and space from the main
room. Light in the main studio space is brought in from windows and
doors on all four sides, as well as through skylights. Options,
performance and beauty all played a major part in Marvin Window and Door products being selected
for the project.
- BEST TRANSITIONAL PROJECT: Minnetonka Masterpiece on
Lake Minnetonka in Minn., designed
by Mark Larson of Rehkamp Larson
Architects: This all-new Lake
Minnetonka home is both grand and comfortable. Facing
Brown's Bay, a continuous wall of glass looks out over the water
while connecting all the public spaces of the home from end to end.
Rich wooden texture adds to the cozy exterior feel, while expansive
views of the rolling yard open up the interior. An art gallery
within the large, ground-level hallway acts as the main spine of
the home. Marvin made the continuous wall of windows possible,
providing an ever-present view of the lake and surrounding
site.
- BEST TRADITIONAL NEW CONSTRUCTION: Green Hills Residence in
Nashville, designed by
Michael Ward and Tyler LeMarinel of Allard Ward Architects:
This Nashville, Tenn., home is a
modern interpretation of an English country house. The design
strived to create a home with a sense of transparency, offering
great views and ample natural light. On the exterior, simple
rooflines, masonry details, and windows make for a contemporary
look reminiscent of an English county house. Inside, the open floor
plan and Marvin Ultimate Casement windows pull natural light all
the way to the center of the home.
- BEST REMODEL/ADDITION: Adirondack
Camp in Indian Lake, N.Y.,
designed by Jacob Albert of Albert,
Righter & Tittman Architects, Inc.: With a homeowner who
has professional experience as a historian and an education in
architecture, this renovated cabin was a truly unique expression of
Adirondack design. Taking care to avoid certain cliches and
ornamentation, the finished product begs for a closer look into
detail. The lake views of this home are stunning, and new windows
allowed the homeowner to honor the spirit of the old cabin while
providing a more expansive interior. Clad windows from Marvin
blended seamlessly with the vibrant color scheme of the original
wood windows and trim, preserving timeless details throughout.
- BEST COMMERCIAL: The Loretta Building in Fargo, N.D., designed by Lee Dobrinz of JLG Architects: Situated in
downtown Fargo, the Loretta
Building was once an easily overlooked remnant of days gone by.
Now, 100 years after its original construction, the building has
become one of the downtown's most vibrant centers of commerce. By
using new materials and some existing resources in the renovation,
the designers were able to combine the character of yesterday with
furnishings that suit modern tastes. Marvin windows recreated the
original character with a more efficient design that improved air
filtration, reduced heat loss, and increased energy savings. It's
clear to see that the Loretta Building has truly been revitalized
to become a pillar of historic Broadway Street.
- HONORABLE MENTION: Forest Hills Restoration in Newark, N.J., designed by Jennifer Palermo of Palermo Edwards
Architecture
- HONORABLE MENTION: Madeline Island Retreat on Madeline Island, Wis., designed by
Christine Albertsson of Albertsson
Hansen
- HONORABLE MENTION: Chatham
Gambrel in Cape Cod, Mass.,
designed by Patrick Ahearn Architect
- HONORABLE MENTION: Great Camp Lake Retreat in Guntersville, Ala., designed by Paul Matheny of Matheny
Goldmon
In addition to the judged projects, the public also participated
in the 2015 Architects Challenge Showdown. Over several rounds,
participants voted for their favorite project, leaving one victor:
The Villa Renewed in St. Paul,
Minn. Mark Nelson of
Davide Heide Design Studio served as the home's architect, reviving
an old duplex with modern amenities. Because of its location in a
historic district, certain design elements needed to be met,
including replacing the original windows with Marvin products to
meet exacting federal standards and guidelines for preservation and
rehabilitation. While the renovated house still retains its
historic character and integrity, it also features new rainwater
collection, geothermal heating and cooling systems, and a modern
building envelope. Advanced materials, closed-cell spray foam
insulation, and energy-efficient Marvin windows helped to complete
the renovation along LEED Silver guidelines.
To learn more about the winning projects of the 2015 Architects
Challenge, visit www.marvin.com/ArchitectsChallenge.
About Marvin Windows and Doors
Marvin Windows and
Doors brings its Built Around You® philosophy to
life with every customer and every solution. A premier manufacturer
of made-to-order wood and clad wood windows and doors, Marvin
offers the industry's most extensive selection of shapes, styles,
sizes and options to fit the diverse needs of builders and match
the personalities of homeowners. Marvin's tradition of delivering
the finest craftsmanship in windows and doors began in Warroad, Minn., a small town just six miles
from the Canadian border, where the privately-held, family-owned
and operated company is still headquartered today.
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