2023 AIA Nebraska Excellence in Design Award Recipients

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This year the jury reviewed 105 projects. Six honor\nawards, four merit awards and seven citation awards were presented. "],[0,[0],1,"See images"],[0,[],0," from this year\u0027s AIA NE Excellence in Design Gala on November 9, 2023. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The AIA Nebraska Jury, comprised of Chicago\narchitects including the 2023 AIA National Gold Medal recipient, Jury Chair,\nCarol Ross Barney, FAIA; Juan Gabriel\nMoreno, Project Design Principal, President | Founder JGMA and Trina\nSandschafer, AIA, Design Principal, Executive Vice President, Kahler\nSlater. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The Excellence in Design program is an\nannual event for Nebraska architects who submit built and unbuilt projects for\nconsideration. Categories for consideration include Architecture,\nInterior Architecture, Unbuilt, Details, Masonry and Regional \u0026 Urban\nDesign. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In addition, there are two categories\nfor emerging architects and architecture students, including Built \u0026\nUnbuilt Design. Projects are judged based on a variety of features, including\nunique design, originality, extended use attributes, sustainability, budget and\nuse of environmental surroundings. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"AIA Nebraska supports architects in\nfulfilling their commitment to excellence in design and livability in our\nbuildings and communities. Further information on this year\u2019s design winners\nand past winners can be found on The American Institute of Architects, Nebraska\nChapter\u2019s website "],[0,[1],1,"www.aia.org\/nebraska"]]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Architecture Honor Award"]]],[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"MCC Auto Tech Facility"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Firm: "],[0,[3],1,"BVH Architecture"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Location: Omaha, NE"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Owner: "],[0,[4],1,"Metro Community College"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Located in South Omaha,\nthe new Auto Tech Facility is a 100,000 square-foot building that serves as\nhome of the College\u2019s Automotive Technology and Automotive Collision Technology\nprograms. The purposeful incorporation of nature and biophilic elements aid the\nfacility to achieve LEEDv4 Silver certification. The program facilitates key\npartnerships between the college and private industry partners. The facility\nfeatures state-of-the-art learning environments for students, faculty, and\nstaff that are spread over two floors.\nIn order to make both programs more visible to the\npublic, the two floors of the building are connected by ample amounts of\ninterior glass. Ultimately, the new facility sets a standard in automotive\neducational environments, and will serve as an example for similar programs in\nthe region and across the country. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Jury Comments: "],[0,[],0,"This building celebrates the principles of\nteaching and learning by doing. Inside,\nvisual connections are made across the spaces and evident in the section. Outside, clarity and pragmatism are felt,\nwhile upgrading the typical shop experience. \nThe fa\u00e7ade recalls automotive details, while highlighting uses\ninside. The nooks are a successful way\nto bring moments of delight and amplify the natural light."]]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Architecture Honor Award"]]],[10,1],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Springfield Elementary"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Firm: "],[0,[5],1,"Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Location: Springfield, NE"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Owner: "],[0,[6],1,"Springfield Platteview Community Schools"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The new, 74,000 SF school is a focal\npoint for community pride and acts as a local gathering point. The school\u2019s main entry leads to the Central Commons,\nwhich connects the classroom wing with shared learning spaces. This\ncentral space boasts a clerestory that becomes a glowing lantern when\nafter-hours activities are hosted within. A critical prompt was to create an\ninviting place, while providing flexible learning space to meet the needs of an\never-changing education system. Light and structure provide inspiring spaces\nfor children as they learn and play throughout Springfield Elementary."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Jury Comments: "],[0,[],0,"This\nproject is recognized for its clear organization and intentional circulation\nstructure creating collaborative learning commons. On the exterior, the two-story colonnade\ncreates a celebration of entry and provides solar shades. The material palette\nis elevated and approachable."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Architecture Honor Award"]]],[10,2],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Kiewit Luminarium"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Firm: "],[0,[7],1,"HDR"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Location: Omaha, NE"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Owner: "],[0,[8],1,"Kiewit Luminarium"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This 83,000 square-foot,\nhands-on, interactive STEM museum creates a place for people of all ages, identities,\nand backgrounds to explore astonishing phenomena at the intersection of\nscience, art, and human perception. The building has been designed as a\ncontainer to allow the diverse range of programming and exhibits the most\nflexibility. On the west side, towards Downtown Omaha, it lifts off the ground,\ncreating an elevated \u0022canvas\u0022 in the air and acts as a billboard to\nthe city. The space under the cantilever then becomes a protected pedestrian\narea \u2013 a large bus stop for group collection and arrival. The eastern form\nalong the river anchors into the site along the riverfront boardwalk. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Jury Comments: "],[0,[],0,"Recognized\nfor its clarity, this project\u2019s lit volume floats lightly on the base. Careful\narticulation of the fa\u00e7ade brings visual interest to the mass and reflection in\nthe adjacent water. Inside, the open\nspace and circulation invites the user to experience many exhibits."]]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Architecture Merit Award"]]],[10,3],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Cobalt Credit Union - Gretna Branch"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Firm: "],[0,[7],1,"HDR"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Location: Gretna, NE"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Owner: "],[0,[9],1,"Cobalt Credit Union"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The building owner is the largest\ncredit union in Nebraska and serves clients in sixteen counties in Nebraska and\nIowa. From the exterior, the observer gets a glimpse of the warm wood interior\nglowing from inside. From the interior, ample daylight floods the public space\nfrom the clerestory windows and the raised ceiling provides a lofty sense of\nspace. Customers and employees alike will engage in this project for years to\ncome as the credit union continues to serve the public\u2019s need for financial\nstrategies and assistance."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Jury Comments: "],[0,[],0,"Exemplary\nuse of exterior materials and clean lines elevate the brand and perception.\nInside the clearstory windows allow ample light inside. "]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Architecture Merit Award"]]],[10,4],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Douglas County Justice Center"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Firm: "],[0,[7],1,"HDR"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Location: Omaha, NE"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Owner: Omaha Douglas Public Building Commission"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Located in the urban\nsetting of downtown Omaha, the new complex occupies a one block area\nimmediately south of the existing Courthouse. The tower is visually accessible\nto the city, clad in vision and opaque glass composed to express the public and\nprivate spaces within. Directly connected to the courts tower, the youth center\nis designed with the aesthetic of an urban apartment building while maintaining\nthe durability and security required. Clad in brick, metal panel and glass,\nample daylight with views in (when appropriate) and out are the basis for a\nnormative environment. The interior material pallet is \u201csoft\u201d and detailed to\nreflect a therapeutic setting. The complex, with collocated facilities and a\nnormative, trauma informed design, will allow for intensive restorative care,\ncounseling, and guidance; serving the youth, their families, and the entire\ncommunity. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Jury Comments: "],[0,[],0,"This\nproject is recognized for its skillful mix of building typologies, strategies,\nand styles to create a cohesive and dynamic urban courtyard. "]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Architecture Merit Award"]]],[10,5],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Wigton Heritage Center and McGoogan Health Sciences Library"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Firm: "],[0,[7],1,"HDR"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Location: Omaha, NE"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Owner: "],[0,[10],1,"University of Nebraska Medical Center"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The Heritage Center\naddition and Wittson Hall medical library renovation began as an exercise to\nrethink how a legacy library could transform to support an innovative\ncurriculum at the largest medical university in Nebraska, and grew in scope to\ninclude a brand new atrium addition that would serve as a student commons for\nthe campus while linking together two historic buildings. The Heritage Center\naddition provides an all-new glazed enclosure that connects University Tower,\nthe oldest surviving building at the school, with Wittson Hall, which houses\nthe medical library. Connecting across six different elevation changes between\nbuildings, the Heritage Center serves as a social commons for the entirety of\nthe campus."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Jury Comments: "],[0,[],0,"This project\nis recognized for the glass jewel box addition, which in a tight space,\nconnects both buildings and creates the opportunity for interaction and\nporosity between the two buildings. Natural light is a welcome counterpoint to\nthe needed light control in the stacks."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Architecture Citation Award"]]],[10,6],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Omaha VA Ambulatory Care Center"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Firm: "],[0,[11],1,"LEO A DALY"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Location: Omaha, NE"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The architecture creates\na new gateway to the VA campus. Bold aesthetic strokes unfold through the\ndesign, inspired by symbolism but oriented toward experiential impact. The\nnorth fa\u00e7ade, inspired by the rippling of a flag in the wind, guides veterans\nand staff to the entry. The \u201cflag wall\u201d encloses the clinic waiting area, which\nis designed as one continuous space to emphasize social connections that are so\nvital to veteran wellness. In the clinic waiting area, a horizontally layered\nlimestone wall guides patients to their care environment. Its form and\nmateriality are inspired by the layers of soil tracked home by veterans through\nperiods of peace and conflict. Clinical layout combines best practices from the\nVA and private sector. Clinics use an onstage\/offstage configuration, enabling\ncross-disciplinary collaboration between clinicians. One clinic is exclusively\nfor women veterans."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Jury Comments: "],[0,[],0,"This\nproject celebrates the users of the building with symbolic detailing and\nskillful integration of color."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Architecture Citation Award"]]],[10,7],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Sylvan Lake House"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Firm: "],[0,[12],1,"Actual Architecture Company"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Location: Jarvis Bay, Alberta, Canada"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Owner: Donovan and Joanne Nielsen"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This second home\noccupies a narrow lot on a large, recreational lake midway between Calgary and\nEdmonton in Alberta, Canada. The house comprises simple masses with spatial\nintersections that create a complex interior environment, all focused on the\nlake. A mute opacity on the inland side provides privacy and intimacy, while\nthe lake side opens to generous views and exterior spaces. Glass curtain walls\nand decks extend the indoor surfaces outside. Indoor porosity continues\nvertically connecting floors to provide a counterpoint to the monolithic\nstacked-box appearance of the exterior. Material selections are at a minimum,\nmaintaining the prominence of the lake and surrounding woods. Furniture and\nartwork were selected with input from the Architect. Environmental systems\ninclude a super-insulated building envelope, triple-pane glass, in-floor\nradiant heating, ducted forced-air cooling, and recessed or coved LED lighting."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Jury Comments: "],[0,[],0,"This\nproject brings together a play of light and dark with dramatic materials and\ncrisp detailing, both on the interior and exterior. Well placed transparency invites the visitor\ninto the home, with a glimpse of water, which unfolds into a panoramic view\nupon entry."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Architecture Citation Award"]]],[10,8],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Maverick Park"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Firm: "],[0,[7],1,"HDR"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Location: Omaha, NE"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Owner: "],[0,[13],1,"University of Nebraska Omaha"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This metropolitan\nuniversity is continuing the development of its Center Street campus with the\naddition of a new baseball and softball stadium complex. The requirements for\ndifferent geometries prevent the use of the same field for both sports. Often,\nthe two field solution results in facilities that are inequitable between\nwomen\u2019s and men\u2019s sports. The site rises sharply away from the street to the\nwest climbing 45\u2019 with a continued rise into multi-family residential beyond.\nAbove the covered deck is a covered, open air second deck open to both fields.\nThe remainder of the pavilion consists of press and broadcast facilities for\neach field. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Jury Comments: "],[0,[],0,"This\nproject is recognized for its modern approach to the typology. The shape and minimal color palette elevates\nthe experience of the pavilion. \nCirculation and connection have been carefully integrated."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Interior Architecture Citation Award"]]],[10,9],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Hubbard Center for Children"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Firm: "],[0,[7],1,"HDR"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Location: Omaha, NE"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Owner: "],[0,[14],1,"Children\u0027s Hospital \u0026 Medical Center"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This children\u0027s hospital\nwanted to embody just that, childhood. A 450,000-square-foot expansion and\nrenovation project at the heart of Omaha, this project is a celebration of\ncolor and a destination to improve children\u2019s lives. On the facade, dichroic fins\nwithin the unitized curtain wall system refract rainbows of light and\nperforated metal screens at the base are illuminated with color-changing\nscenes. The building comes alive. When inside, feelings of playfulness,\nopenness, and discovery were created for an optimistic patient experience and\npositive distraction. Focusing on shape, color, and print, the design team\ndeveloped an interior that is childlike, not childish. Graphics were\nincorporated to draw people through patient floors, while wood ceilings in\nwaiting spaces indicate moments of pause. On lower levels, the full spectrum of\ncolors and shapes were used to signal movement and community engagement."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Jury Comments: "],[0,[],0,"The\nskillful integration of graphics and interiors in this space creates a\nsophisticated approach to color and wayfinding, bringing delight to the\nclinical environment."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Interior Architecture Citation Award"]]],[10,10],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"WP Engine, Tennant Improvement"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Firm: "],[0,[5],1,"Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Location: Omaha, NE"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Owner: WP Engine"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Distributed between the\ntop two floors of the warehouse building, this 400-person technology-focused\noffice space is organized for various working styles. Ranging from phone booths\nfor quiet work; conference rooms for hybrid meetings; large collaboration\nspaces for all-staff events; and open offices organized into neighborhoods,\nthese working environments offer diversity in scale, visibility, and activity.\nAt the heart of the 66,000-sf floorplate is the main two-story entry and dining\nspace where energy and creative collisions are intended to occur. Moving\ntowards the perimeter, stimulus and noise recede to calm and quiet for more\nfocused work. Additionally, vertical openings between floors \u2013 visual or\nphysical \u2013 are distributed throughout to further enhance interaction. A feature\nstair and skylight were inserted within the central space, infusing it with\nnatural light and transparency across floors. Each element was thoughtfully\ndesigned as a backdrop to highlight the company\u2019s personality alongside the\nexisting architecture, while artfully incorporating branding and color\nthroughout."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Jury Comments: "],[0,[],0,"This\nproject celebrates the existing building structure while skillfully bringing in\na two story element to amplify light. \nWhite materials provide a strong contrast to the wood structure and an\noverall restrained palette showcases the base building materials."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Unbuilt Architecture Honor Award"]]],[10,11],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Omaha Central Library"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Firm: "],[0,[7],1,"HDR"],[0,[],0," w\/ "],[0,[5],1,"Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Location: Omaha, NE"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Owner: "],[0,[15],1,"Heritage Omaha"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The uses of a library \u2013\nand the resources within \u2013 are changing. This central library concept supports\nthis mission, by providing access to 21st century resources and prioritizing\nspace \u2013 for gathering, learning, and collaborating \u2013 as a critical public resource.\nAs technology has transformed our world, libraries must also transform \u2013 and in\nthe process become a tool for the democratization of not just information, but\nalso technology. While books and typical library materials will be on display\nand browsable on every level, the bulk of the system collection will be housed\nin an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) \u2013 a first-of-its-kind for a\npublic library. The design strives to be net-zero \u2013 deploying a\nhigh-performance fa\u00e7ade, a photovoltaic array, geothermal loups, and an\nunderfloor air distribution system to keep the indoor environs both efficiently\ncomfortable and sustainable. This library is designed to reflect the changing\nlandscape of this area and functions as a catalyst to transform the neglected\ncore of the city. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Jury Comments: "],[0,[],0,"The\narticulation of the fa\u00e7ade allows this project to stand out among its\npeers. A pulled back entry invites the\npublic in."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Unbuilt Architecture Merit Award"]]],[10,12],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Deadend Viaduct"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Firm: "],[0,[16],1,"Goodlife Architecture"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Location: Hastings, NE"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In 1936, a public works\nproject was completed in Hastings which allowed vehicles to soar over one of\nthe nation\u0027s busiest railroads. 85 years later the highway had been moved and\nthe crossing had not been maintained, to the point that City officials decided\nto have it demolished. Some residents still depended on the viaduct as a\nconnector in the recreational trail system. So when a section of bridgework sat\nin extended purgatory while awaiting demolition permissions from the railroad\nauthorities, we were asked to reimagine the ruin as a public amenity. Paths for\npedestrians and cyclists follow the viaduct\u0027s curved approach to the crossing,\nterminating at a vertical tower. Ascending, one is treated to a long view of\nthe prairie horizon. Providing a visual connection between the bridge and the\ntracks, a lower-deck observation platform offers a moment of respite and serves\nas a trainspotting destination for a surprising number of enthusiasts - local\nand tourist. At the tower\u0027s base, travelers interpret the enormity of the\ndiesel engines at grade, then continue their trek into the town center, tracing\nthe line of the former overhead bridge to a 5-point intersection of the\nmunicipal trail system."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Jury Comments: "],[0,[],0,"This\nproject is recognized for creating a sculptural connector at what had\npreviously been abruptly ended."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Unbuilt Architecture Citation Award"]]],[10,13],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Bridge Park :: Park Bridge"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Firm: "],[0,[3],1,"BVH Architecture"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Location: Omaha, NE"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Owner: "],[0,[17],1,"Applied Underwriters"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This\npedestrian bridge acts as an immersive environment connecting the public\npedestrian trails within a greenway network that includes sensitively designed\nlandscapes and thoughtfully considered programming. The new bridge will span\nover Pacific Street leading to the mixed-use pedestrian friendly development\nthat includes living, working, shopping, and playing in Omaha. The space in\nbetween circulation routes is programmed with activities interlaced with\nvegetation, softscape, and hardscape. With an intentionally dynamic\nexperience, the immersive bridge environment allows people to play, inhabit, or\ncirculate on the bridge. The wood skin transforms the experience -\nbecoming more open from within the bridge. Playful lighting dapples the\nexterior; interacting with vehicles passing by- all powered by integrated\nphotovoltaic panels. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Jury Comments: "],[0,[],0,"This\nproject is a clear and elegant approach to the bridge, actively engaging each\nside. Compelling material articulation lifts the experience."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Architectural Detail Honor Award"]]],[10,14],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Kiewit Luminarium Facade"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Firm: "],[0,[7],1,"HDR"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Location: Omaha, NE"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Owner: "],[0,[8],1,"Kiewit Luminarium"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The Kiewit Luminarium design incorporated steel structure with steel stud framing for\nthe exterior envelope. Insulated metal panels and glass curtain wall complete\nthe enclosure. Perforated metal panels are used across the entire fa\u00e7ade for a\nshading structure. High-efficiency mechanical equipment, photovoltaics, and\nlighting fixtures significantly exceed the 2018 energy code. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Jury Comments: "],[0,[],0,"This\nfa\u00e7ade detailing brings crispness and clarity to a complex idea. It actively articulates a typology that\nrequires careful light consideration and quality. The continuation of the vertical line\nsuccessfully breaks down the scale of the horizontal forms."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Excellence in Masonry Honor Award"]]],[10,15],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"White Lotus Group | Nebraska Realty-Lincoln"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Firm: "],[0,[18],1,"DLR Group"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Location: Lincoln, NE"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Owner: "],[0,[19],1,"White Lotus Group"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This project is a new\n30,000 SF multi-tenant office building on an approximately 3-acre site in a\nfast-growing suburban neighborhood in the southeast quadrant of the city. With\nits simple and elegant massing, ample access to daylight, and integrated\noutdoor amenity spaces, the building is designed to attract, inspire, and\nmotivate Nebraska Realty employees and future building tenants alike. A masonry\nbase is topped with a white box that reaches out to the community. Shifting\nplanes in the building\u2019s massing create communal spaces, including an outdoor\namenity deck on the second floor adjacent to the future Nebraska Realty\noffices. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Jury Comments: "],[0,[],0,"This\nproject is recognized for the simple and impactful use of brick undulation to\ncreate light and shadow. The\ncontinuation of the brick from exterior to interior further supports this\narticulation."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Regional \u0026 Urban Design Citation Award"]]],[10,16],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Conceptual Terrain"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Firm: "],[0,[7],1,"HDR"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Location: Palmer, AK"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Owner: "],[0,[20],1,"Mat-Su Health Foundation"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This master plan, developed in-tandem with a full market\nstudy and an economic feasibility study, creates a long-range vision and\nimplementation plan for a mixed program community to enhance the existing\ninfrastructure and population anchor provided by the regional medical center.\nThe solution to ensure its sustainability is to use the hospital as the\nfoundation to build population density, drive increased economic and social\nenterprise, and create a new urban center. Using ideas such as these, we can\ncreate population gravity that helps sustain the medical center and, most\nimportantly, improve the quality of life for the people of the Mat-Su Valley. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Jury Comments: "],[0,[],0,"This\nproject is recognized for its study of the impact of placemaking with one key\nbuilt intervention, which can provide the foundation for the positive growth of\na region."]]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"p",[]]]}