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Awards | Excellence:
We’re always elated when an award is bestowed on NAC|Architecture. It means that user groups, civic organizations and our peers appreciate our design creativity and respect our commitment to the broader community. Beyond the thrill of receiving an award is satisfaction on a more personal level: smiles on patients’ and students’ faces, better workplaces for staff, and strategic goals accomplished for executive teams – this is the currency we value most.
2011 Honor Award, AIA Pacific Northwest Region, Cathcart Site (Glacier Peak High School and Little Cedars Elementary School), Snohomish, Washington
2011 Merit Award, City of Spokane Mayor's Urban Design Awards, Shadle Park High School, Spokane, Washington
2011 Merit Award, Long Term Living magazine, “Design Environments for Aging 2011”, Merrill Gardens at The University, Seattle, Washington
2011 Crow Island School Citation, American School and University Educational Interiors Showcase, Oak Harbor High School, Oak Harbor, Washington
2011 Grand Prize, Learning By Design, Ardmore Elementary School, Bellevue, Washington
2011 Citation of Excellence, Learning By Design, Deer Park High School, Deer Park, Washington
2011 Excellence in Concrete Construction Grand Award,, Sustainable Merit Award and Cast-in-Place Structures Award, Washington Aggregates and Concrete Association, NAC|Architecture Spokane Addition
2011 Citation, National School Boards Association Exhibition of, School Architecture, Ardmore Elementary School, Bellevue, Washington
2011 Grand Prize, Learning By Design, First Creek Middle School, Tacoma, Washington
2011 Honorable Mention, Learning By Design, Shadle Park High School, Spokane, Washington
2011 Honorable Mention, Learning By Design, Sage Point Elementary School, Moses Lake, Washington
2010 Bronze Hard Hat Award for Architectural Design, Mountain States Construction, The Osborne Center for Science and Engineering, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado
2010 Honor Award, Excellence in Masonry Design, Masonry Industry Promotion Group, Rogers High School, Spokane, Washington
2010 Merit Award, Excellence in Masonry Design, Masonry Industry Promotion Group, Sage Point Elementary School, Moses Lake, Washington
2010 Preservation Honor Award, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Fox Theater, Spokane, Washington
2010 Honor Award, AIA Spokane, NAC|Architecture Addition, Spokane, Washington
2010 Gold Citation, American School & University Educational, Interiors Showcase, Glacier Peak High School, Snohomish, Washington
2010 Civic Design Citation Award, AIA Washington Council, Eastgate Elementary School, Bellevue, Washington
2010 Civic Design Merit Award, AIA Washington Council, Cathcart Site (Glacier Peak High School and Little Cedars Elementary School), Snohomish, Washington
2010 Citation of Excellence, Learning By Design, Eastgate Elementary School, Bellevue, Washington
2010 Award of Excellence, AIA Committee on Architecture for Education, Cathcart Site (Glacier Peak High School and Little Cedars Elementary School), Snohomish, Washington
2010 Citation, National School Boards Association Exhibition of, School Architecture, Eastgate Elementary School, Bellevue, Washington
2010 WAN Education Award Longlist of Top 25 Unbuilt Projects, World Architecture News, Machias Elementary School, Snohomish, Washington
2009 Merit Award, AIA Portland, Academic Instructional Center, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington
2009 Project of Distinction Award, CEFPI, (Council of Educational Facilities Planners International), Cavelero Mid High School, Lake Stevens, Washington
2009 Honor Award, AIA Northwest and Pacific Region, Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, Spokane Symphony, Spokane, Washington
2009 Gold Citation, American School & University Educational, Interiors Showcase, Aberdeen High School, Aberdeen, Washington
2009 Sustainable Design Award, CoBIZ Magazine (Partnership with ULI Colorado, USGBC Colorado and AIA Colorado), The Osborne Center for Science and Engineering, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado
2009 Merit Award, AIA Denver, Golden High School, Golden, Colorado
2009 People's Choice Award, City of Spokane Mayor's Urban, Design Awards, Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, Spokane Symphony, Spokane, Washington
2009 Mayor's Choice Award, City of Spokane Mayor's Urban, Design Awards, Rogers High School, Spokane, Washington
2009 Mayor's Choice Award, City of Spokane Mayor's Urban, Design Awards, Riverpoint Campus Master Plan, Washington State University, Spokane, Washington
2009 Merit Award, City of Spokane Mayor's Urban Design Awards, Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, Spokane Symphony, Spokane, Washington
2009 Merit Award, City of Spokane Mayor's Urban Design Awards, NAC|Architecture Addition, Spokane, Washington
2009 Civic Design Honor Award, AIA Washington Council, Academic Instructional Center, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington
2009 First Place Institutional Building Award, Colorado Renewable Energy Society, The Osborne Center for Science and Engineering, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado
2009 Citation, National School Boards Association Exhibition of, School Architecture, Cavelero Mid High School, Lake Stevens, Washington
2009 Innovative Architecture & Design Award, Recreation, Management magazine, View Ridge Swim and Tennis Club, Seattle, Washington
2009 Architecture Honor Award, United States Institute for, Theatre Technology, Fox Theater, Spokane, Washington
2009 WAN Education Award Semifinalist, World Architecture News, Cavelero Mid High School, Lake Stevens, Washington
2009 Citation of Excellence, Learning By Design , Little Cedars Elementary School, Snohomish, Washington
2009 Honorable Mention, Learning By Design , Cavelero Mid High School, Lake Stevens, Washington
2008 International Design Award in Architecture,, Third Place - Institutional Design, International Design Awards (IDA), Wilson High School, Tacoma, Washington
2008 James D. MacConnell Award Finalist, Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI), Cavelero Mid High School, Lake Stevens, Washington
2008 Peak Design Award (top award), Council of Educational Facilities Planners International (CEFPI),, Rocky Mountain Chapter, Golden High School, Golden, Colorado
2008 Robert Fraser Excellence in Masonry Design Award, Masonry Industry Promotion Group, West Valley High School, Spokane, Washington
2008 Judge’s Choice Award, School Planning & Management Magazine Green Design Awards, Wilson High School, Tacoma, Washington
2008 Merit Award, AIA Spokane, Fox Theater, Spokane, Washington
2008 AGORA Award, Best Large Business, Greater Spokane Incorporated
2008 Award of Honor, Project-in-Design, Coalition for Adequate School Housing, Gratts Primary Center and Early Education Center, Los Angeles, California
2008 Citation of Excellence, Learning By Design , Wilson High School, Tacoma, Washington
2008 Citation of Excellence, Learning By Design , Ferris High School, Spokane, Washington
2008 Valerie Sivinski Award for Historic Rehabilitation, Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation , Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, Spokane Symphony, Spokane, Washington
2006 Special Mention, AIA Spokane, Masonic Temple, Spokane, Washington
2005-2006 Citation, AIA Committee on Architecture for Education , Lewis and Clark High School , Spokane, Washington
2006 Citation Award, Learning By Design , Kirkland Junior High School , Kirkland, Washington
2005 Top Honor Award - Unique Design Category, Excellence in Masonry Design Awards, Masonry Institute of Washington, Lake Hills Elementary School, Bellevue, Washington
2005 Project of Distinction Award, CEFPI, (Council of Educational Facility Planners International), Kirkland Junior High School , Kirkland, Washington
2005 Merit Award, CEFPI/Pacific Northwest Region, (Council of Educational Facility Planners International), Phantom Lake Elementary School , Bellevue, Washington
2005 Merit Award, AIA Portland, U. S. Port of Entry at Pacific Highway, Blaine, Washington
2005 Architect of the Year, AIA Denver, Gary Desmond. FAIA
2004 Honor Award, AIA Denver, Highland District Student Housing, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
2004 Honorable Mention - Best Renovation, Northwest Construction magazine, Patsy Clark Mansion, Spokane, Washington
2004 Merit Award, CEFPI/WASA,(Council of Educational Facility Planners International/Washington Association of School Administrators) , Renton High School , Renton, Washington
2004 Award of Honor, AIA Spokane, Spokesman-Review Production Facility, Spokane, Washington
2004 Award of Merit, AIA Spokane, Central Valley High School and University High School, Veradale and Spokane Valley, Washington
2004 Special Mention, AIA Spokane, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center, Moscow, Idaho
2004 Silver Achievement Award, Special Needs Housing,, The Best of Seniors' Housing,, National Association of Home Builders Seniors Housing Council, Rockwood South, Spokane, Washington
2003 Award of Honor, Society of American Registered Architects/California Council , SIPA Temple Gateway Youth & Community Center, Los Angeles, California
2003 Award of Honor, AIA Northwest and Pacific Region, House of Charity Homeless Shelter, Catholic Charities, Spokane, Washington
2003 Cabling Installation & Maintenance Magazine, August 2003, Lewis and Clark High School published in an article titled , 'Lewis and Clark Discovers Advanced Communications'
2003 Robert Fraser Excellence in Masonry Design Award, Masonry Industry Promotion Group, Central Valley High School and University High School, Veradale and Spokane Valley, Washington
2003 Robert Fraser Excellence in Masonry Design Award, Masonry Industry Promotion Group, Spokesman-Review Production Facility, Spokane, Washington
2003 AGORA Award, Business Excellence Finalist, Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce
2003 Community Service Award Recognizing Volunteerism, Association of Washington Business
2003 Citation of Excellence, Learning By Design, Lewis and Clark High School Renovation & Addition, Spokane, Washington
2002 Award of Honor, AIA San Fernando Valley , Gratts #1 Primary Center, Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, California
2002 City of Redmond Excellence in Design Award, Audubon Elementary School, Redmond, Washington
2002 Education Design Showcase Award Winner, School Planning & Management Magazine, Emerald Ridge High School, Puyallup, Washington
2002 Order of Excellence, Architecture and Interior Design, Contemporary Long Term Care Magazine, Rockwood South , Spokane, Washington
2002 Merit Award, United States Institute for Theater Technology, The Kenneth King Academic and Performing Arts Center, Auraria Higher Education Center, Denver, Colorado
2002 Award of Merit, AIA Spokane, Student Recreation Center, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
2002 Citation Award, AIA Idaho, Student Recreation Center, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
2002 Award of Merit, AIA Spokane, House of Charity Homeless Shelter , Catholic Charities, Spokane, Washington
2002 Award of Merit, AIA Idaho, House of Charity Homeless Shelter, Catholic Charities, Spokane, Washington
2002 Award of Merit, AIA Spokane, Lewis and Clark High School Renovation & Addition, Spokane, Washington
2002 Award of Honor, Design Awards of Excellence, National Concrete Masonry Association, Hamilton-Lowe Aquatic Center, City of Moscow, Moscow, Idaho
2001 Best on Block, Masonry Design Award, Masonry Industry Promotion Group, Hamilton-Lowe Aquatic Center, City of Moscow, Moscow, Idaho
2001 Robert Fraser Excellence in Masonry Design Award, Masonry Industry Promotion Group, Animal Disease Biotechnology Facility, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
2001 Air Mobility Command Design Award, Family Housing Management Office/Maintenance Facility, Fairchild AFB, Spokane, Washington
2000 Commendation, AIA Seattle, House of Charity Homeless Shelter, Catholic Charities, Spokane, Washington
2000 Award of Merit, AIA Spokane, Animal Disease Biotechnology Facility, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
2000 Special Mention, AIA Spokane, Conceptual Design of Sydney Town Hall, International Design Competition, Sydney, Australia
2000 Citation, American Association of School Administrators, Emerald Ridge High School, Puyallup, Washington
2000 Honor Award, U.S. General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service, U. S. Port of Entry at Pacific Highway, Blaine, Washington
2000 Top Ten Most Innovative Facilities in Healthcare Award, Center for Innovation in Health Facilities , Highline Medical Center - Cedar Wing Addition, Burien, Washington
2000 Merit Award for Excellence in Masonry, Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute, Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, Colorado
1999 Award of Honor, AIA San Fernando Valley, Verdugo Job Center, Glendale, California
1999 Honor Award, AIA Denver, Environment and Natural Resources Building, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
1999 Merit Award, AIA Colorado, Environment and Natural Resources Building, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
1998 Award of Merit, AIA San Fernando Valley, Transit Tots East Childcare Center, Sylmar, California
1998 Citation, American Association of School Administrators, Timbercrest Junior High School, Woodinville, Washington
1998 Award of Honor, Society of American Registered Architects/Los Angeles, Lynwood Youth Center, Lynnwood, California
1998 Award of Merit, AIA Spokane, Shadle Library, Spokane Public Library , Spokane, Washington
1998 Award of Merit, AIA Spokane, Liberty Lake Elementary School, Liberty Lake, Washington
1997 Honor Award, AIA Colorado, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Building, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
1997 Historical Preservation Award, Eastern Washington State Historical Society, Sutton Hall, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington
1997 Merit Award, AIA Denver, Learning Resource Center Expansion, Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, Colorado
1997 Historical Preservation Award, Eastern Washington State Historical Society, Showalter Hall, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington
1997 Honor Award, AIA Denver, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Building, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
1997 Robert Fraser Excellence in Masonry Design Award, Masonry Industry Promotion Group , Mt. Spokane High School, Mead, Washington
1996 Citation, American Association of School Administrators, Sierra Heights Elementary School Modernization, Renton, Washington
1996 Honor Award, AIA Spokane, Federal Building/U.S. Post Office Renovation, Spokane, Washington
1995 Architecture Magazine, October 1995, Spokane Downtown Library published in an , article titled 'Wiring the Public Library'
1995 Robert Fraser Excellence in Masonry Design Award, Masonry Industry Promotion Group , Foothills Middle School, Wenatchee, Washington
1995 Award of Distinction, Best Computer Architectural Rendering, AIA Colorado, Red Rocks Community College , Lakewood, Colorado
1994 Honor Award, AIA Western Mountain Region, Storage Technology Corporation, Executive Conference Center, Louisville, Colorado
1994 Historic Preservation Award, Eastern Washington State Historical Society, Federal Building/U.S. Post Office Renovation, Spokane, Washington
1994 Community Planning & Design Honor Award, Design Professional Coalition, AIA California Council
1994 Annual Prospectus Project Award Winner, General Services Administration, Federal Building/U.S. Post Office Renovation, Spokane, Washington
1994 Citation, AIA Spokane, Downtown Library, Spokane Public Library, Spokane, Washington
1994 Citation, AIA Spokane, Foothills Middle School, Wenatchee, Washington
1994 People's Choice Award, AIA Spokane, Downtown Library, Spokane Public Library, Spokane, Washington
1994 First Place, Rendered Image, Practicing Professionals, AUTODESK International Image and Animation Competition, Animal Disease Biotechnology Facility, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
1994 First Place, Animation, Practicing Professionals, CADDIE Awards (Cadalyst magazine), Animal Disease Biotechnology Facility, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
1993 First Place, Still Image, Practicing Professionals, CADDIE Awards (Cadalyst magazine), Downtown Library, Spokane Public Library, Spokane, Washington
1993 Honor Award, AIA Colorado, Storage Technology Corporation Executive Conference Center, Louisville, Colorado
1992 Firm of the Year, AIA Western Mountain Region
1992 Citation, AIA Central Washington, Yakima School District Prototype Schools, Yakima, Washington
1992 People’s Choice Award Preservation/Rehabilitation, AIA Spokane , Lewis Alumni Centre, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
1992 Award for Adaptive Re-use, AIA Spokane , Lewis Alumni Centre, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
1991 Firm of the Year, AIA Colorado Chapter, AR7
1991 Historic Preservation Award, Historic Boulder, St. Thomas Aquinas Church Addition, Boulder, Colorado
1991 Architecture Magazine, Annual Review, March 1991, published by the Brick Institute of America, Rockwood Clinic, Spokane, Washington
1990 National Honor Award for Facility Excellence, US Postal Service, Downtown Station, Denver, Colorado
1990 National Honor Award, AIA, Light of the World Catholic Church, Littleton, Colorado
1990 Award of Merit, AIA Spokane , Omak Performing Arts Center and Middle School Addition, Omak, Washington
1989 Architectural Design Award, Pittsburgh Corning, North Classroom Building, Auraria Higher Education Center, Denver, Colorado
1989 Award for Outstanding Merit, Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, Campbell House Restoration, Spokane, Washington
1989 Merit Award, AIA Colorado, North Classroom Building, Auraria Higher Education Center, Denver, Colorado
1989 Citation, AIA Seattle, Chehalis Middle School, Chehalis, Washington
1989 Honor Award, AIA Denver, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
1989 Award of Design Excellence, Rocky Mountain Design, North Classroom Building, Auraria Higher Education Center, Denver, Colorado
1989 Exhibition of School Architecture, American Association of School Administrators, Briarcrest Elementary School Renovation, Seattle, Washington
1988 Award for Architectural Excellence, AIA Spokane , Rockwood Clinic, Spokane, Washington
1988 Honor Award, AIA Colorado, Light of the World Catholic Church , Littleton, Colorado
1988 People's Choice Award, AIA Spokane , Rockwood Clinic, Spokane, Washington
1988 People's Choice Award, AIA Denver, Offices of Hoover Berg Desmond, (AR7 Architects)
1988 Exhibition, The Work of Hoover Berg Desmond (now AR7 Architects), Gund Gallery, Harvard University Graduate School of Design
1987 John Cunningham Award for, Outstanding Masonry Design, Rockwood Clinic, Spokane, Washington
1987 Merit Award, Air Force Design Awards Program, Air Traffic Control Tower, Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona
1987 Merit Award, Air Force Design Awards Program, Air Traffic Control Tower, Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota
1987 Citation, New York City Chapter of the AIA, Denver Bulk Mail Center Building, Denver, Colorado
1986 Honor Award, Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture, Light of the World Catholic Church , Littleton, Colorado
1986 Honor Award, AIA Western Mountain Region, Light of the World Catholic Church , Littleton, Colorado
1986 Award of Design Excellence, Rocky Mountain Design, Light of the World Catholic Church , Littleton, Colorado
1986 Merit Award, Strategic Air Command (SAC) of United States Air Force, Air Traffic Control Tower, Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota
1985 Honor Award, AIA Denver, U. S. District Court Restoration, Hon. Richard Matsch
1985 First Honor Award, United States Air Force Regional Civil Engineers (AFRCE), Air Traffic Control Tower, Edwards AFB, California
1984 Special Citation, American Association of School Administrators, Horizon Junior High School, Spokane, Washington
1984 Federal Design Achievement Award, Presidential Design Awards, U.S. District Court Restoration,
1983 National Honor Award, AIA, Douglas County Administration Building,
1983 Progressive Architecture Design Award, Light of the World Catholic Church , Littleton, Colorado,
1983 Honor Award, Washington Roadside Council, Spokane Central Riverfront Park, Spokane Downtown Beautification Project
1983 Landmark Art Deco Award, Art Deco Societies of America, Renovation of Montgomery Ward Building for Spokane City Hall, Spokane, Washington
1981 Award for Outstanding Achievement by an Organization, Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, Renovation of Montgomery Ward Building for Spokane City Hall, Spokane, Washington
1981 Honorable Mention, Construction Specifications Institute, Douglas County Administration Building,
1981 Award for Design Excellence, Strategic Air Command (SAC) of United States Air Force, Air Traffic Control Tower, Fairchild AFB, Washington
1981 Exhibition of School Architecture, American Association of School Administrators, 13 Prototypical Elementary Schools, Spokane Public Schools , Spokane, Washington
1980 Exhibition of School Architecture, American Association of School Administrators, Greenacres Elementary School, Spokane, Washington
1979 Citation - Most Energy Efficient School Built in Washington State, Washington State Department of Energy, Greenacres Elementary School, Spokane, Washington
1979 Exhibition of School Architecture, American Association of School Administrators and AIA, Ponderosa Elementary School, Post Falls, Idaho
1979 Honor Award, National Precast Concrete Institute, Washington Trust Branch Bank, Spokane, Washington
1979 Award For Excellence, Washington Prestressed Concrete Industry, Imax Theater Addition, Central Riverfront Park, Spokane, Washington
1978 John Cunningham Memorial Award for Outstanding Masonry Design , Music Building, Whitworth College, Spokane, Washington
1978 First Place, Design Competition for 13 Prototypical Elementary Schools, Spokane Public Schools , Spokane, Washington
1978 John Cunningham Memorial Award, for Outstanding Masonry Design, Greenacres Elementary School, Spokane, Washington
1978 Award of Merit, Washington Precast Concrete Industry, General Purpose Shops, Air National Guard, Fairchild AFB, Washington
1977 Honor Award, Construction Specifications Institute, Littleton Government Complex , Littleton, Colorado
1974 Citation for Outstanding Urban Design, Pacific National Bank of Washington, Spokane, Washington,
1972 John Cunningham Memorial Award, for Outstanding Masonry Design, Salvation Army Citadel and Youth Center, Spokane, Washington
1971 John Cunningham Memorial Award, for Outstanding Masonry Design, Joel, Inc., Spokane, Washington
1968 Award of Merit, AIA Spokane, Washington Credit Union League Office Building, Redmond, Washington
1968 Award of Merit, AIA Pacific Northwest Region, Joel, Inc., Spokane, Washington
1968 Award of Merit, AIA Spokane, Joel, Inc., Spokane, Washington
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