The American Institute of Architects (AIA) just declared the winners of the 2017 Honor Awards, which recognizes excellence in interior architecture, urban design, and overall architecture.
The winning firms span across the US and their projects were constructed in the last five years. Selected from approximately 700 submissions, the 23 recipients will be honored at a AIA conference in Orlando, Florida in April.
Check out the top projects in the architecture category below.
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Carnegie Hall Studio Towers Renovation Project in Manhattan, New York
Iu + Bibliowicz Architects LLP recently renovated 167,000 square feet of historic Carnegie Hall.
The 7-year project created the Music Education Wing, facade lighting, and a roof terrace; consolidated administrative offices and expanded the theater's backstage space.
Grace Farms in New Canaan, Connecticut
SANAA and Handel Architects designed this winding building for Grace Farms, nestled within an 80-acre landscape.
The structure, made of 203 individually curved glass panels, contains a sanctuary, library, commons, pavilion, and courtyard.
Yale Center for British Art Building Conservation Project in New Haven, Connecticut
This project by Knight Architecture revamped interior finishes, replaced vital building systems, restored and expanded classrooms, and redesigned exhibition and storage space at Yale's art building.
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